UFC Tampa features a jam-packed fight night event, highlighted by the main event in the welterweight division between former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington and surging contender Joaquin Buckley. Find everything you need to know about UFC Tampa. including the date, time, fight card, and more.
This weekend, the UFC returns to Tampa with a welterweight clash between former interim champion Colby Covington and the surging Joaquin Buckley. Covington, known for his relentless pressure and wrestling, will look to re-establish himself in the title picture after a long layoff. Buckley, riding a wave of momentum, aims to upset the veteran and crack the division’s top ranks.
The co-main event features a featherweight bout between fan-favorite Cub Swanson and the always-exciting Billy Quarantillo. Swanson’s experience and well-rounded skill set will be tested against Quarantillo’s high-octane style and cardio. In a potential show-stealer, Manel Kape faces Bruno Silva in a flyweight contest. Kape’s explosive striking and improving grappling will clash with Silva’s durability and power, promising fireworks.
The light heavyweight division sees action with Vitor Petrino taking on Dustin Jacoby. Petrino’s undefeated record and finishing ability will be put to the test against Jacoby’s technical striking and experience. Adrian Yanez and Daniel Marcos square off in a bantamweight bout that could have significant implications for the division’s rankings. Yanez’s crisp boxing will meet Marcos’ well-rounded game in what should be a tactical affair.
The preliminary card is stacked with intriguing matchups, including Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar and Joel Álvarez vs. Drakkar Klose in the lightweight division. These bouts, along with the rest of the card, ensure that UFC Tampa will deliver action-packed fights from start to finish.
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How to Watch UFC Tampa: Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley
- 🥊 UFC Tampa:Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley
- 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14, 2023
- 🕙 Time: 7:00 pm ET
- 🏟 Location: Amelie Arena | Tampa, FL
- 📺 TV Channel: ESPN+
- 📊 UFC Stats: Covington 17-4 | Buckley 20-6
- 🎲 UFC Odds: Covington (+225) | Buckley (-278)
UFC Tampa Fight Card
The full UFC Tampa fight card has been released with Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley headlining this fight card.
There will be 13 fights in total, beginning with the preliminary card at 7:00 P.M. EST. Headlining the prelims is a lightweight matchup between veteran Michael Johnson and Ottman Azaitar. Opening up the main card is a banger between two light heavyweights Navajo Stirling and Tuco Tokkos.
Then we have bantamweight matchup between the surging undefeated Daneil Marcos and fan favorite Adrian Yanez. Up after that, is a great matchup in the light heavyweight division between Dustin Jacoby and Vitor Petrino who are both looking to get back on track this weekend. The in the featured bout on the main card you have a flyweight matchup between two top-ranked contenders Manel Kape and Bruno Silva.
UFC Tampa Main Card (ESPN+ PPV 10 A.M. ET)
- Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley
- Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo
- Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva
- Vitor Petrino vs. Dustin Jacoby
- Adrian Yanez vs. Daniel Marcos
- Navajo Stirling vs. Tuco Tokkos
UFC Tampa Preliminary Card (ESPN / ESPN+, 8 P.M. ET)
- Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar
- Joel Alvarez vs. Drakkar Klose
- Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla
- Miles Johns vs. Felipe Silva
- Jamey-Lyn Horth vs. Miranda Maverick
- Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras
- Josefine Knutsson vs. Piera Rodriguez
