Colby Covington reacts to UFC on ESPN 63 loss to Joaquin Buckley: 'I was just getting warmed up'
Colby Covington is not happy with his fight getting stopped at UFC on ESPN 63. Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) suffered a third-round doctor stoppage TKO to Joaquin Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) in Saturday’s main event at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. Covington was cut on his right eyelid early in the fight and was bleeding profusely throughout.
UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Joaquin Buckley bloodies and batters Colby Covington for TKO win
While Buckley never knocked down or seriously rocked Covington, his victory over the former interim UFC welterweight champion was well-earned. Buckley outstruck Covington in each round, defended most takedown attempts, mitigated damage on the bottom and always returned to his feet.
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