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The stage is set for UFC Tampa, the final event of 2024, as Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley successfully made weight for their welterweight showdown. Both fighters tipped the scales at the welterweight limit of 171 pounds during Friday’s official weigh-ins, confirming their readiness for Saturday’s headline bout at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Buckley has been a force to reckon with since moving to the welterweight division, boasting a perfect 5-0 record and securing the No. 9 spot in the UFC Welterweight Rankings. Covington, meanwhile, enters the fight as an unranked contender following his title loss to Leon Edwards in December 2023, marking his third unsuccessful bid for UFC gold. Despite this, Covington remains a dangerous opponent with a proven track record in high-profile matchups.
In the co-main event, featherweights Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo also hit their marks, each weighing in at 146 pounds. Both fighters are looking to make a statement as they close out the year in a pivotal clash.
Flyweight contenders Manel Kape and Bruno “Bulldog” Silva were among the other fighters to weigh in successfully, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting bout in the 125-pound division. Notably, Kape and fellow competitors Joel Alvarez and Ramon Taveras overcame their past struggles with the scale to meet the weight requirements, ensuring their participation in Saturday’s event.
The main card also features intriguing matchups, including a light heavyweight clash between Vitor Petrino and Dustin Jacoby, a bantamweight duel with Adrian Yanez taking on Daniel Marcos, and a light heavyweight showdown between Navajo Stirling and Tuco Tokkos.
As UFC Tampa approaches, the fighters are primed to deliver a thrilling finale to the year’s action-packed MMA calendar.
Official UFC Tampa Weigh-In Results:
Main Card:
Colby Covington (171) vs. Joaquin Buckley (171)
Cub Swanson (146) vs. Billy Quarantillo (146)
Manel Kape (125) vs. Bruno Silva (126)
Vitor Petrino (204.5) vs. Dustin Jacoby (205.5)
Adrian Yanez (136) vs. Daniel Marcos (136)
Navajo Stirling (206) vs. Tuco Tokkos (206)
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