Covington Replaces Garry in UFC Tampa Main Event

Colby Covington is set to face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa on December 14, marking Covington's return to the cage after nearly a year. Originally, Covington was not scheduled to fight but stepped in after Ian Machado Garry was moved to face Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. Garry, who had been vocal about wanting to fight Covington, is now supporting Buckley, who is on a five-fight winning streak since dropping down to welterweight. Buckley is on the brink of a title shot with a potential win over Covington. Meanwhile, the undefeated fighters Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry will face off at UFC 310, with one losing their undefeated status. The dynamic in the UFC welterweight division is vibrant, with several fighters on the verge of major breakthroughs.