Covington's return is crucial for his relevance in a rapidly evolving welterweight division that features new talents like Rakhmonov and Garry aiming for the title.
Joaquin Buckley, after a successful move to welterweight, has secured five straight wins and is positioned to challenge for a title shot with a win against Covington.
Despite Covington's heel persona and notoriety, his absence hasn't been felt during a significant rise of new stars in the welterweight division.
A victory at UFC Tampa is vital for Covington's career trajectory, as he risks becoming irrelevant amidst the emergence of future champions in welterweight.
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