Machado Garry (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) spent months campaigning to fight Covington, accusing him for turning down a bout offer on multiple occasions. Machado Garry wound up getting booked against Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 63 headliner on Dec. 14 from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla..

Explore the ongoing drama between Ian Garry and Colby Covington. Find out why Garry is publicly calling for Joaquin Buckley to get a KO

Former interim champion Colby Covington hasn't fought since a third undisputed title defeat to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December, with his last win coming over the formerly-retired Jorge Masvidal more than 2 years ago.

Joaquin Buckley's approach against Colby Covington will be no different. Buckley (20-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) meets former interim welterweight champion Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) in the UFC on ESPN 63 headliner on Dec.