Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Colby “Chaos” Covington will take on Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 63 card.

Covington brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Buckley, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 76″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 38% striking accuracy, Covington has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.88 per minute. On the other hand, Buckley boasts a 36% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.13 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Colby Covington is coming in with a 17-4-0 record. Covington will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Leon Edwards at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Buckley, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Colby Covington on December 16, 2023, at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. and holds a 20-6-0 record.

Colby Covington has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 30-year-old Joaquin Buckley is an southpaw fighter with a 76″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Colby Covington stats

→ Covington’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Covington lands 3.88 significant strikes per minute.
→ Covington’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Covington’s takedown average is 3.79 per 15 minutes.
→ Covington’s takedown defense is 67%.

Covington comes in with 38% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.88 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Buckley fires at 36% accuracy, landing about 4.13 significant strikes per minute. Colby Covington also has a 44% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.79 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Buckley’s 1.96 takedowns and 69% takedown accuracy.

Joaquin Buckley stats

→ Buckley’s striking accuracy is 36%.
→ Buckley lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Buckley’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Buckley’s takedown average is 1.96 per 15 minutes.
→ Buckley’s takedown defense is 69%.

Joaquin spent, on average, 10:22 minutes in the Octagon, and Colby has an average fight time of 17:05 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Colby or Joaquin? Sound off in the comments.

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