A UFC event took place in Tampa, with the main card featuring a matchup between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley, as well as a welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Buckley. The event also included preliminary fights and weigh-ins. It is unclear if Cris Cyborg was involved in the event, as one outlet reported her retirement fight would be at PFL Tampa, while another mentioned Colby Covington's status as inactive.