Colby Covington will face Joaquin Buckley at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This main event welterweight battle features two top fighters with impressive records.
Covington, hailing from Springfield, Oregon, has an overall record enriched by grappling skills with 17 wins. He recently faced a decision loss to Leon Edwards. Buckley, known for his knockout power from St. Louis, Missouri, carries a record of 20 wins and came off a spectacular knockout victory over Stephen Thompson in his last bout. Understandably, Buckley’s aggressive style contrasts with Covington’s tactical approach.
Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Betting Odds
- Underdog: Colby Covington : 3.3 (+230)
- Favorite: Joaquin Buckley : 1.4 (-260)
| Method of victory | Colby Covington | Joaquin Buckley |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 15.0 (+1400) | 2.6 (+165) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.8 (+380) | 2.8 (+180) |
Colby Covington is the favorite against Joaquin Buckley with odds of +230, hinting at a potential $230 profit on a $100 bet. Though favored, his odds of winning by KO/TKO/DQ are high at +1400. Meanwhile, Buckley as the underdog at -260 requires a $260 wager for a $100 gain, and he stands better in line for a knockout with odds at +165. If expecting the fight to unfold over time, Buckley also appears likelier to win by points or decision at +180, compared to Covington's +380 in the same category. The odds suggest Buckley might not just win, but could do so decisively.
What time is Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley fight
Live coverage for the Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 | 11:00 PM | 03:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
How and where to watch the Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley Fight
You can watch Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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