The UFC returned to Tampa, Florida, on December 14, 2024, with UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley delivering a night of incredible fights at the Amalie Arena. Headlined by an intense welterweight clash, the event featured explosive knockouts, razor-thin decisions, and crowd-pleasing performances. Here’s a complete breakdown of the action-packed event:
Main Card Results
- Welterweight: Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington via TKO (doctor stoppage) – Round 3, 4:42
- Featherweight: Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo via KO (punch) – Round 3, 1:36
- Flyweight: Manel Kape def. Bruno Gustavo da Silva via TKO (body kick and punches) – Round 3, 1:57
- (Note: Silva was deducted one point in Round 2 for a groin strike.)
- Light Heavyweight: Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino via KO (punch) – Round 3, 3:44
- Bantamweight: Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yañez via Decision (split) – 28–29, 30–27, 29–28
- Light Heavyweight: Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos via Decision (unanimous) – 30–27, 30–27, 30–27
Preliminary Card Results
- Lightweight: Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar via KO (punch) – Round 2, 2:03
- Lightweight: Joel Álvarez def. Drakkar Klose via KO (flying knee and punches) – Round 1, 2:48
- Featherweight: Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:58
- Featherweight: Felipe Lima def. Miles Johns via Decision (unanimous) – 30–27, 30–27, 30–27
- Women’s Flyweight: Miranda Maverick def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via Decision (unanimous) – 29–28, 29–28, 29–28
- Bantamweight: Davey Grant def. Ramon Taveras via Decision (unanimous) – 29–28, 30–27, 30–27
- Women’s Strawweight: Piera Rodríguez def. Josefine Lindgren Knutsson via Decision (unanimous) – 30–27, 30–27, 30–27
Bonus Awards
- Fight of the Night: Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo
- Performance of the Night: Dustin Jacoby and Michael Johnson
UFC Tampa delivered unforgettable moments, highlighted by Joaquin Buckley’s shocking win over Colby Covington and Cub Swanson’s jaw-dropping knockout that earned Fight of the Night honours. Fans were treated to thrilling finishes and hard-fought battles, proving yet again why Tampa is a favourite UFC destination.
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