UFC Tampa Predictions, Betting Guide & Podcast

Last call for 2024

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2024
Record: 308-177 (64%)

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Main Card

Joaquin Buckley (-265) vs Colby Covington

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Colby Covington finally decided to take a fight and it’s THIS one on short notice?! The man has an interesting brain.

Joaquin Buckley is not only bigger, stronger, and younger than Covington, but he’s also a knockout machine and a strong, underrated wrestler. I’d be taking Buckley even if past-his-prime Covington had a full camp to prepare.

Cub Swanson (+135) vs Billy Quarantillo

Cub Swanson is old and has lots of miles on his odometer, but he really hasn’t shown much of a dip in his performances in the cage. And his chin is still holding up. I expect him to be better on the feet than Billy Quarantillo and to have the wrestling to keep it standing if he chooses.