The UFC concludes its 2024 schedule with a Fight Night card in Tampa, Florida, between welterweight headliners Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley.

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Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) returns to the Octagon after a year off. The 36-year-old has competed in seven straight main events since June 2018, when he won the interim welterweight title against former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.

It’s been a mixed bag in Covington since the Dos Anjos fight. Three failed attempts to claim the undisputed title against then-champions Kamaru Usman (twice) and Leon Edwards have put Covington in a position that may be win-or-break from here on out.

Covington’s last win came in March 2022 against former “BMF” champion Jorge Masvidal, securing a decision.

Meanwhile, Buckley (20-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) has taken the UFC by storm since his debut in 2020. He has won seven of his 10 UFC outings by KO/TKO, including two of his last four victories.

Buckley is fresh off the biggest win of his career against former welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 in October, suffering a third-round stoppage. Buckley is trying to finish the year 3-0 when he stopped the hype train of Nursulton Ruziboev with a decision at UFC St. Louis in May.

Buckley is best known for the now-viral spinning wheel kick KO of 2023 PFL Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay, which began a 5-3 stretch that lasted until December 2022.

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Tapology sees Buckley as the most popular choice among users. 75 percent of the vote is in favor of the St. Louis native handing Covington his sixth loss in nine appearances.

The fight, like all UFC main events, is scheduled for five rounds, marking the first time Buckley has appeared under these circumstances.

The card features 13 fights from Amalie Arena, home of NHL team Tampa Bay Lighting. Below you will find the fight order and odds. The preliminary rounds begin at 7:00 p.m. ET, followed by the main round at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Unlike numbered pay-per-view broadcasts, all events in the US will be streamed on ESPN+ and broadcast on ESPN2. A subscription is required for access. No add-on is required.

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Odds come from DraftKings and are subject to change on fight night.

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