Did Dana White Stuff Colby Covington’s Pockets? Joaquin Buckley Exposes Shocking Truth Ahead of UFC Tampa!
Is Covington’s Next Fight About Legacy or Payday? Buckley Drops Bombshell on Dana White’s Big Pockets!
How Dana White’s UFC Empire Drives Blockbuster Events
UFC has proven time and again that Dana White’s business acumen is unmatched in combat sports. In 2024, the promotion delivered monumental events like UFC 306 and UFC Noche, which earned an eye-popping $21 million at the gate. These record-setting nights, including the historic showdown at The Sphere in Las Vegas, captivated fans worldwide. While UFC 310 was less lucrative, it set the stage for an electrifying year-end finale: Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa.
Why is this fight buzzing? Buckley, never one to shy away from bold statements, hinted that Covington’s decision to accept this fight might be tied to Dana White’s alleged financial “sweeteners.” With the UFC’s pockets deep, could Covington’s choice reflect more than just his fighting spirit?
Buckley Exposes Covington’s Alleged UFC Payday
Speaking with Inside Fighting, Joaquin Buckley, also known as ‘New Mansa,’ shared his theory about why Colby Covington agreed to face him. Buckley confidently stated, “The UFC’s pocket is really big.” He insinuated that Covington might have been lured by an extra financial incentive, further adding, “They probably gave him an extra something, something to take this fight.”
Buckley also criticized Covington’s recent call-outs of fighters outside his division, such as Paddy Pimblett, Dustin Poirier, and Islam Makhachev. According to Buckley, these challenges lack competitive logic, as they target opponents who aren’t in the welterweight division.
Is Covington Ducking True Welterweight Rivals?
Buckley’s comments highlight a recurring pattern: Colby Covington often targets big names, but not necessarily fighters who pose the greatest threat in his weight class. Fans and analysts alike have noted that Covington’s call-outs seem to prioritize star power over rankings.
“When I see that he wants to fight guys like Paddy Pimblett or Islam Makhachev, it’s just like those types of matches don’t make any sense,” Buckley emphasized. With these remarks, Buckley is painting himself as the legitimate challenge Covington can’t ignore.
Is Covington avoiding tougher fights, like Ian Garry or Shavkat Rakhmonov, in favor of a more lucrative but strategically safer path?
Ian Garry’s Message to Joaquin Buckley
As the rivalry between Buckley and Covington heats up, another welterweight star has weighed in. Ian Garry, who recently lost to Shavkat Rakhmonov in a thrilling bout at UFC 310, didn’t hold back his thoughts. Garry, a sharp critic of Covington, has encouraged Buckley to seize this opportunity and prove he belongs at the top of the division.
Garry’s fiery social media presence and disdain for Covington have only added fuel to the flames. His loss to Rakhmonov has not dimmed his ambitions, and he continues to position himself as a contender ready to disrupt the welterweight hierarchy.
A Game of Strategy or the UFC’s Financial Power at Play?
As UFC Tampa approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For Joaquin Buckley, this fight is a career-defining moment to cement his status in the division. For Colby Covington, it’s a chance to silence critics who accuse him of ducking high-stakes matchups. Meanwhile, the UFC’s ever-growing influence looms large, with fans speculating about the financial machinations behind the scenes.
Is Buckley’s claim about “the UFC’s big pockets” accurate? Has Dana White orchestrated this fight with more than rankings in mind?
