Colby Covington Loses to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa

Colby Covington attributed his recent loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa to his lack of training time, as he was focused on campaigning for Donald Trump rather than preparing for the fight. The match ended in the third round when a doctor stopped it due to a severe cut over Covington's eyelid, who felt he was starting to gain momentum in the fight. Covington expressed that he came into the bout on short notice and was not adequately prepared, stating, 'I wasn’t even in the training room.' Analysts have linked Covington's recent struggles to his departure from American Top Team, suggesting that training at a less prestigious gym may have negatively affected his performance. With this loss, Covington has now dropped four of his last six fights, raising questions about his future in the UFC. He remains hopeful for a comeback, emphasizing his resilience and commitment to training more seriously in the future.