UFC Tampa: Covington vs Buckley Odds and Predictions

UFC Tampa will be the year’s final card with the main event between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight division. Covington came up short in his last fight, which was his third title bid.

Dropping a unanimous decision at UFC 296 meanwhile, Buckley has been a force to be reckoned with. He has won all five of his fights since moving down to the welterweight division. With that said, check out our UFC odds series for our Covington-Buckley prediction right here.

Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley preview

Colby Covington (17-4) is finally back in action after suffering a broken foot in his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 last December. Covington is now just 2-3 in his last five fights, with all three losses coming against former champions Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.

Now, Covington will be looking to get back on track when he takes on Joaquin Buckley this weekend at UFC Tampa. Buckley (20-6) has been on an absolute tear ever since moving to the welterweight division.

He is coming off the biggest knockout win of his career when he dismantled Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the third round. Now, Buckley gets his first main event fight against the former interim champ and title challenger in hopes of being put on the shortlist as the next challenger for the welterweight title.

Covington vs Buckley odds and prediction

Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley odds

Colby Covington: +220

Joaquin Buckley: -270

Over 4.5 rounds: -145

Under 4.5 rounds: +114

Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley prediction

This serves as a great main event to close out the year as these two top-ranked welterweights look to put on a show as well as attempt to be next in line for a title shot. While Covington is out to prove that he still deserves to be at the top of the welterweight division, Buckley is looking to build off his momentum and make a statement when he steps inside the octagon this weekend.

Expect these two welterweights to lay it all on the line this weekend. However, we are siding with Covington getting the job done this weekend.