UFC Tampa Media Day -

The fighters comprising the final four fight of the night at UFC Tampa fielded questions from the media at the last fight night of 2024.

The card is littered with story lines. In the main event former Interim Welterweight champion Colby Covington, on short notice will take on surging contender Jaoquin Buckley. Will Covington reestablish within the division or has a new contender emerged. It’s been five years since the UFC visited Tampa. The only fighter from the last card to be on this one is Cub Swanson who’ll face Tampa resident Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event. Top 15 ranked flyweights will battle as number nine Manel Kape face number twelve Bruno Silva. Kape is an aggressive and explosive striker while Silva is a dangerous BJJ black belt with heavy hands. Talented Brazilian Light Heavyweight Viktor Petrino faces experienced striker Dustin Jacoby.