Umar Nurmagomedov was initially set to fight Song Yadong at UFC Tampa in December, but the matchup was canceled due to Yadong not being fully prepared. While fans were disappointed by this cancellation, they now have a thrilling replacement to look forward to the headlining bout between undefeated welterweights Ian Garry and Joaquin Buckley.
The UFC will close out its 2024 schedule with a thrilling welterweight clash on December 14, as unbeaten Ian Machado Garry takes on knockout specialist Joaquin Buckley. Both fighters are aiming to secure a title shot in 2025. Garry, boasting a 15-0 record, has defeated notable opponents like Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, and Michael “Venom” Page.
Buckley, who holds a record of 20 wins and 6 losses, is on a five-fight win streak at 170 lbs and remains undefeated in the division, with recent victories over top fighters such as Vicente Luque, Nursulton Ruziboev, and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson.
This welterweight fight is surely going to produce top excitement for fans. A win in this fight can give them a title shot against the winner of the Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov title fight. Additionally, the UFC Tampa fight card also looks amazing as it includes Amanda Ribas, Manel Kape, Cub Swanson, and more
UFC Tampa Fight Card And More
- Ian Machado Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley
- Amanda Ribas vs. Mackenzie Dern
- Dustin Jacoby vs. Vitor Petrino
- Tracy Cortez vs. Miranda Maverick
- Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva
- Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo
- Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Daniel Marcos
- Piera Rodriguez vs. Josefine Knutsson
- Navajo Stirling vs. Tuco Tokkos
- Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras
- Drakkar Klose vs. Joel Alvarez
- Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla
Fans can look forward to exciting matchups like Amanda Ribas vs. Mackenzie Dern, Tracy Cortez vs. Miranda Maverick, and Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva. These bouts are sure to deliver thrilling action. However, the welterweight showdown in the main event promises to be the highlight as the year wraps up.
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