TAMPA, Fla. – Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley lastly crossed paths forward of what would be the last UFC combat of 2024 on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 63.
After making weight on Friday morning, Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) and Buckley (21-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) got here face-to-face for the primary time on combat week throughout ceremonial weigh-ins at Amalie Arena, which additionally performs host to the combat card that airs on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN+.
Both males introduced depth and a few phrases after they acquired in entrance of one another, then within the post-staredown interview with Brendan Fitzgerald, UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen appeared to talk on Covington’s behalf.
Now they’re simply hours from sharing the octagon in an essential combat for the welterweight division.
Check out under to see the Covington vs. Buckley faceoff from UFC on ESPN 63 ceremonial weigh-ins.
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