UFC 272 was one of the most high-profile grudge matches the UFC has seen in a while, and Covington took a bitter foe, Jorge Masvidal, from his friend. Their story could be called “WWE-esque” as they go through two ATT gym staples from sharing a room together, going to the grocery store with each other, and trying to rise through the Welterweight ranks and try to humiliate the other as ruthlessly as possible. .
The UFC 272 presser foot was a prime example of this – “you are a dead father!” intervened Covington. The problem many fight fans bring to Covington’s hard-hitting speeches is the lack of boundaries – Martial Arts thrives on mutual respect, and this exhibition of American is apparently everything the sport seeks to be.
In 2017, the UFC notified Covington to cut him off before starting his match against Demian Maia, where after beating the Brazilian, he opened the fighter bet and gave one of the most popular octagon interviews ever, saying…”Brazil you are garbage! All the filthy animals suck!…” Admittedly, according to Colby himself, the movement “I saved my career”
Since then, Covington has only lost to Kamaru Usman and beat Jorge Masvidal, Rafael Dos Anjos, Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley.
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Dana White responds to a reporter’s question about Colby Covington’s lack of octagonal presence
A common allusion to “Chaos” is that it doesn’t compete against the best Welterweight talents, including the likes of Gilbert Burns. Khamzat ChimaevBelal Mohammed and more.
Well, apparently the criticism was heard by Covington, who, in Dana White’s own words, would soon return to the octagon, and “He is ready! Colby wants to fight. We are making plans for him soonAfter a legal battle with Jorge Masvidal, who jumped at a steakhouse in Miami after their fight, Covington has been out of the limelight and octagon for nearly 6 months.
Although fans have shared footage of when he was seen in public, “Chaos” mostly stayed away from the cameras and did not speak to the media about when he might return or who he might want to play with next time.
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This news emerged at the post-fight press conference. Dana White’s Contender Series sounds contrary to what Gilbert “Durinho” Burns described AllStar He stated just a day earlier that he had heard that Covington had suffered bad injuries and could stay with the team until March next year.
Who do you think will fight Covington next? And do you think the deposition of Kamaru Usman means a title contending for “Chaos” once again? Share your views in the comment section below!
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