Joaquin Buckley and Nursulton Ruziboev will throw down in a welterweight clash in the UFC on ESPN 56 co-main event.
Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev preview
After losing back-to-back fights at middleweight, Buckley (18-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) is on a roll at welterweight where he’s won three fights in a row. That includes the biggest win of his career as he most recently TKO’d perennial contender Vicente Luque in March.
Ruziboev (34-8-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is off to a solid start in the UFC, victorious in his first two promotional appearances as part of a 10-fight overall winning streak. His first two UFC wins have been by knockout and TKO.
Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev odds
With fight week upon us, Ruziboev is just a slight -135 favorite while Lewis checks in as a tiny +105 underdog, according to DraftKings.
How to watch Joaquin Buckley vs. Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC on ESPN 56
- When: Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN/ESPN+
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