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.

Colby Covington’s eye was in serious danger, according to the UFC Tampa doctor, resulting in a big win for Joaquin Buckley.

Joaquin Buckley continued his rise up the welterweight division, rolling to a TKO victory after a doctor stopped the fight due to a cut over Colby Covington's eye.