(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Joaquin Buckley after UFC Tampa win? ) Colby Covington finds himself in uncharted territory after his loss to Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 63 main event. After he replaced Ian Machado Garry on short notice, Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) was bloodied by Buckley (22-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in the welterweight headliner at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., to the point the doctor waved off the fight for a third-round TKO finish . Related Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington at UFC Tampa: Best photos UFC Tampa social media reactions: Fighters rip Colby Covington after bloody loss to Joaquin Buckley The former interim UFC champion and three-time title challenger is on the first two-fight losing skid of his career after falling short against then-champ Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December 2023, and at 36, it remains to be seen if this is a turning point for the worst in his career.
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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Colby Covington after UFC Tampa loss? – MMA Junkie