November 21, 2024 8:00 am ET
Colby Covington will make a stunning short-notice return to the octagon after one 12 months away when he steps into the UFC on ESPN 63 headliner with Joaquin Buckley, who’s unbeaten since dropping to welterweight.
Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) hasn’t seen motion since December 2023 when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to then-champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296. The defeated dropped “Chaos” to 0-3 in undisputed UFC title fights, and the matchup with Buckley will give him an opportunity to register his first win over an energetic member of the UFC roster.
Seeking to halt the brash surging contender can be a powerhouse participant in Buckley (21-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who has put in strong work throughout his 4-0 run at 170 kilos, which incorporates stoppages of former title challenger Stephen Thompson and longtime contender Vicente Luque.
DraftKings launched the opening odds, during which Buckley is a +145 betting favourite over Covington, who’s a -175 underdog.
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