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Joaquin Buckley Stops Colby Covington via Doctor's Stoppage in Third Round at UFC Tampa

Dec 15, 2024, 06:22 AM

In the main event of UFC Tampa at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, Joaquin Buckley secured a significant victory by stopping Colby Covington via TKO due to a doctor's stoppage in the third round. The welterweight bout was marked by Buckley's dominant performance, where he consistently outstruck Covington and managed to open a severe cut over Covington's right eye. Despite Covington's attempts at takedowns, Buckley's superior striking and takedown defense were key to his success. The fight was halted at 4:42 of Round 3 when the doctor determined that the cut was too severe to continue. This win extends Buckley's winning streak to six fights, positioning him as a contender in the welterweight division.