UFC Welterweight Division: Buckley on the Rise, Covington Falls
Joaquin Buckley's recent victories over Colby Covington and Stephen Thompson have propelled him into the UFC welterweight championship picture.

Buckley's six-fight winning streak, including his most recent wins, has earned him a significant rise in the UFC welterweight rankings. Covington, on the other hand, has fallen two spots to 10th.
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