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Colby Covington explains why he will never consider former roommate Jon Jones as the greatest fighter of all time

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Colby Covington plots finish of arch rival Leon Edwards in earmarked UFC title fight: ‘I know I’m going to nail him’

Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington has claimed that fans and judges alike will be plotting against him during his impending title clash with Leon Edwards – predicting a finish …read more

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Colby Covington discredits Jon Jones as MMA GOAT due to past steroid abuse, nominates another PED user

Colby Covington has discredited Jon Jones as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, suggesting that the designation should only go to a “clean-cut athlete” while also taking a …read more

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Morning Report: Colby Covington can’t support Jon Jones as greatest of all-time, needs to be ‘clean-cut athlete’

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Jon Jones will never get Colby Covington’s vote of support in the all-time great debate.
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O’Malley Calls Out Khamzat: ‘Don’t F—king Kill Me’

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Sean O’Malley doesn’t agree with Khamzat Chimaev’s recent assessment of Colby Covington’s promised UFC title shot, but …read more

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Colby Covington still hopes to cross paths with 'history-maker' Conor McGregor

Colby Covington would grant Conor McGregor a title shot if he’s able to dethrone Leon Edwards.
Former title challenger Covington is expected to challenge welterweight champion Edwards this year. McGregor (22-6 …read more

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Colby Covington hopes to lineup a fight with Conor McGregor after dethroning Leon Edwards: “I have nothing but respect and admiration”

Colby wants Conor …read more

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Morning Report: Belal Muhammad declares Gilbert Burns ‘hardest fight’ among mix of Leon Edwards, Colby Covington

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Belal Muhammad feels it’s inevitable that he’ll be the UFC welterweight champion.
It’s been quite …read more

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Leon Edwards issues challenge to UFC welterweight contenders: ‘There’s no freebies, earn your shot’

Despite appearing on the cusp of a welterweight title defense against the outspoken, Colby Covington, current UFC champion, Leon Edwards has urged contenders in the weight class to land themselves …read more

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Colby Covington willing to offer Conor McGregor UFC welterweight title fight: ‘I love what he’s done’

Ahead of his expected Octagon return against Leon Edwards later this year, former interim gold holder, Colby Covington claims he would be open to a future welterweight title defense against …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev claims Colby Covington is getting another UFC title opportunity because he’s American

Khamzat Chimaev believes Colby Covington’s undeserved welterweight title opportunity is the result of his nationality.

Covington’s last appearance inside the Octagon came more than a year ago when he bested …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev blasts Colby Covington, Paulo Costa; declares himself ‘king’ of two divisions

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Khamzat Chimaev is yet to fight in 2023, but he still sees himself as the biggest fish …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev believes Colby Covington is receiving another title shot because he’s an American

Born In The USA! …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev slams rival Colby Covington as next UFC title challenger: ‘He wins against nobodies’

UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev is not happy with Colby Covington being the next challenger for the welterweight championship.

It has been over eight months since the usually active Chimaev competed, last …read more

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Covington Getting ‘Nervous’ About Title Shot Hopes

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Belal Muhammad is doing everything in his power to offset Colby Covington’s expected next title shot.
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Belal Muhammad thinks Colby Covington is getting desperate: “I like that little fear in him”

Losing Steam? …read more

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UFC Fight Night 224 winner Themba Gorimbo explains how 'great man' Colby Covington helped career

LAS VEGAS – Themba Gorimbo credits Colby Covington for facilitating his move to MMA Masters.
Gorimbo (11-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) picked up his first octagon win Saturday at UFC Fight Night …read more

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Themba Gorimbo only had $7 in bank account ahead of UFC Vegas 73 win, praises ‘great guy’ Colby Covington

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Getting his first UFC win meant more to Themba Gorimbo than most could possibly imagine.
In his …read more

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UFC fighter lauds Colby Covington for helping him after moving to United States: “He’s such a great man”

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Colby Covington brought food to broke teammate Themba Gorimbo during UFC fight week: ‘He’s a great man’

With little money to his name, Themba Gorimbo revealed that welterweight gatekeeper Colby Covington went out of his way to bring him food while he was training for his UFC …read more

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Morning Report: Michael Chandler open to welterweight title shot off Conor McGregor win, ‘would love’ Colby Covington fight

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Michael Chandler is looking forward to the world of possibilities that open up with facing Conor McGregor …read more

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Colby Covington has friendly advice for UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling: “Just keep being you”

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Colby Covington has friendly advice for UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling: “Just keep being you”

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Colby Covington gives advice to Aljamain Sterling on haters: ‘Just keep silencing them, that’s the best revenge’

Colby Covington has been impressed with the run UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has been on. So when it comes to dealing with the haters, Covington feels like Sterling needs …read more

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Leon Edwards claims Colby Covington is envious of his UFC title run: ‘I think the jealousy is coming in’

UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards really is not a fan of the next challenger for his title, Colby Covington.

Immediately following his victorious trilogy match against Kamaru Usman, Edwards was immediately …read more

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Colby Covington slams BKFC, claims promotion puts on fights with ‘UFC washouts’, fighters who compete at ‘Indian Fairgrounds’

Colby Covington takes aim at fighters who have taken their talents to the world of bare knuckle boxing.

Late last month, the BKFC, the world’s largest bare knuckle boxing promotion put …read more

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UFC blasted for granting Colby Covington championship fight: ‘It’s wrong, he turns down many fights, always

The UFC have been slammed by veteran welterweight contender, Santiago Ponzinibbio, with the Argentine questioning the merit in which former interim division champion, Colby Covington is expected to challenge for …read more

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Santiago Ponzinibbio impressed by UFC champ Leon Edwards' evolution, picks him to beat Colby Covington

Leon Edwards has impressed many in his most recent performances, and that includes fellow UFC welterweight and UFC Español commentator Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Edwards, the current champion of the UFC’s 170-pound division, …read more

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Colby Covington slams “UFC washouts” for competing under BKFC: “They couldn’t make it in the UFC”

The sport of mixed martial arts has grown rapidly over the last decade, and bare-knuckle boxing is quickly following the same footprint. However, the next welterweight title challenger, Colby Covington, …read more

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Colby Covington alleges that Jorge Masvidal was on steroids during their fight: “I used to watch him inject EPO”

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington continues to take shots at Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ were close friends for years, even living together at one point. However, a few years …read more

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Colby Covington claims Israel Adesanya “can’t hang” with him: “I beat him from pillar to post”

Colby Covington made a bold statement claiming that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesayna doesn’t stand a chance with him inside the Octagon and is willing to back it up. Covington …read more

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Colby Covington eyes fight with UFC star Israel Adesanya: ‘I don’t think he can hang with me’

Former interim UFC welterweight champion, Colby Covington claims he is still open to a future fight with current middleweight kingpin, Israel Adesanya – claiming he has the attributes to firmly …read more

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Colby Covington eyes future fights with champs Israel Adesanya, ‘weight bully’ Islam Makhachev

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Colby Covington is confident that whenever he faces welterweight champion Leon Edwards, he’ll leave the octagon with the title around …read more

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Colby Covington confident he’d KO Islam Makhachev if the lightweight champ moved up: “I think I dust him inside of three rounds”

Colby Covington doubts Islam Makhachev would move up to welterweight, but if he does he believes it would be an easy fight for him. Makhachev is the current UFC lightweight …read more

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Colby Covington claims “clear scumbag” Ali Abdelaziz was the only one who profited from Gilbert Burns vs Belal Muhammad: “I just feel sorry”

Colby Covington has called out Ali Abdelaziz as the only person who benefited from the match-up between Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad. Last weekend, Belal Muhammad defeated Gilbert Burns via …read more

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Colby Covington slams ‘Racist’ Belal Muhammad after UFC 288 win: “He’s going to have to fight again”

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington doesn’t believe he’ll be seeing Belal Muhammad any time soon. ‘Remember the Name’ returned to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 288 over …read more

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Colby Covington blasts Leon Edwards for turning down title fight in London: “The disrespect he has towards his own people is disgusting”

Colby Covington has taken aim at Leon Edwards for delaying their title fight. After Edwards defended his belt for the first time at UFC 286 in March, it was revealed …read more

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Posted on May 8, 2023, 9:17 pm By
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Exclusive – Colby Covington rips Leon Edwards for rejecting London title fight in July: ‘It’s disgusting’

Former interim UFC welterweight champion, Colby Covington has hit out at upcoming opponent, current undisputed champion, Leon Edwards for rejecting the opportunity to defend his title on home soil in …read more

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The welterweight title race just got more complicated after UFC 288

Leon Edwards looks likely to fight Colby Covington, but after UFC 288, there are a number of contenders waiting for their shot. …read more

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Colby Covington says Belal Muhammad fought 'for nothing' at UFC 288, needs another win before title shot

Colby Covington doesn’t see Belal Muhammad fighting for the UFC welterweight title anytime soon.
Muhammad (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) defeated Gilbert Burns (22-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) in this past Saturday’s UFC 288 …read more

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Dana White reacts to Burns vs. Muhammad, confirms Belal is next for the winner of Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards

UFC President Dana White has given his reaction to the Belal Muhammad vs. Gilbert Burns fight. Muhammad and Burns shared the Octagon inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey …read more

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Belal Muhammad simply couldn't say no to UFC 288 fight vs. Gilbert Burns, aims to steal Colby Covington's title shot

MORRISTOWN, N.J. – Belal Muhammad said he was chillin’ in Toronto when he received an important call from the UFC, a call that he ultimately hopes is life changing.
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Colby Covington Receives Black Belt, Plans to Launch New Promotion with Coaches

With a title shot against Leon Edwards on the horizon, Colby Covington was awarde his black belt by coach Daniel Valverde this past week. …read more

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Belal Muhammad explains how Colby Covington title shot “worked out better” for him in the long run

Belal Muhammad has explained how Colby Covington getting a UFC title shot has actually worked out quite well for him. While it has yet to be officially booked, Colby Covington …read more

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Colby Covington drops hint about Leon Edwards title fight

Colby Covington has confirmed that the UFC is working on his proposed title fight with Leon Edwards for this summer. ‘Chaos’ has been out of action since he beat long-term …read more

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Gilbert Burns hopeful he can jump Colby Covington for UFC title shot with a win over Belal Muhammad: “Why not?”

UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is still hopeful that he’ll pass Colby Covington. ‘Durinho’ has been out of action since his clash with Jorge Masvidal in Miami last month. In …read more

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Colby Covington claims Jorge Masvidal’s “fake retirement” was to take time off to use steroids: “He’ll get out of the USADA pool, probably go do some steroids, and come back”

Colby Covington isn’t convinced Jorge Masvidal is hanging up the gloves for good. After losing his fourth consecutive fight at the hands of Gilbert Burns earlier this month at UFC 287, Masvidal …read more

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Jorge Masvidal backed to snap ‘Fake retirement’ from MMA after ‘Steroid’ cycle outside UFC

Jorge Masvidal will be back in the cage after a few illegal substance-enhanced months out of the sport, says former best friend turned bitter rival Colby Covington.

Masvidal retired following his …read more

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Colby Covington isn't buying Jorge Masvidal's 'fake retirement,' guarantees return 'to get a paycheck'

Colby Covington doubts Jorge Masvidal is done fighting for good.
Masvidal (35-17 MMA, 12-10 UFC) announced his retirement after losing his fourth consecutive fight, a unanimous decision to Gilbert Burns earlier this …read more

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UFC's Jon Anik in a 'pretty good place' with Colby Covington after discussing threats

Jon Anik says any issues with Colby Covington have been squashed.
Covington went off on Anik after the UFC’s lead play-by-play commentator vouched for his podcast host and welterweight contender Belal …read more

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Morning Report: Belal Muhammad doesn’t see Colby Covington as PPV star, feels ‘maybe Dana White has a love for him’

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Belal Muhammad is still trying to make sense of Colby Covington’s apparent looming title shot.
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Did Anik Just Forgive Covington For Threatening Tirade?

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It may be hard to believe but Jon Anik and Colby Covington are still on good terms …read more

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Jorge Masvidal claims Colby Covington received preferential treatment from police following assault

Former UFC welterweight contender, Jorge Masvidal claims former interim division champion, Colby Covington received preferential treatment from police and responding law enforcement officers following their run-in in Miami, Florida last …read more

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Jon Anik reveals that Colby Covington beef has been squashed: “I never felt particularly threatened”

UFC commentator Jon Anik has finally discussed his brief feud with Colby Covington. ‘Chaos’ has been out of the cage since his win over Jorge Masvidal over a year ago. …read more

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Leon Edwards opens up on his relationship with UFC President Dana White amid Colby Covington controversy: “It’s alright, we’re not the best pals”

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards opens up on his relationship with UFC President Dana White amid the Colby Covington controversy. In March, at UFC 286, Edwards successfully completed the double over …read more

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Gilbert Burns explains why he would prefer to fight Colby Covington for the UFC welterweight title over Leon Edwards

Gilbert Burns is explaining why he would prefer to fight Colby Covington for the UFC welterweight title over Leon Edwards. It was earlier this month at UFC 287 where Gilbert …read more

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Leon Edwards scoffs at UFC title fights with Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns: ‘There’s no contender’

Leon Edwards claims there is no distinct contender within the current welterweight pile who have earned their shot at his undisputed crown, including former interim champion, Colby Covington, and recent …read more

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Jon Anik addresses death threats from Ex-UFC champion Colby Covington, concerned with warnings made by ‘Cronies’

UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik opened up about the beef between himself and two-time title challenger Colby Covington.

Last month, Covington reemerged after a year on the sidelines, revealing himself as …read more

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Why Gilbert Burns would prefer to face Colby Covington for UFC welterweight title

UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns wants his shot at the title, and knows which opponent he would prefer to face.
After his big unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal in the …read more

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Leon Edwards targets October return, laughs off Colby Covington’s claim he’ll be stripped of title

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Leon Edwards would like to see the welterweight division determine a true No. 1 contender as he …read more

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Jorge Masvidal claims Colby Covington received “preferential treatment” from cops during their alleged altercation in Miami

Jorge Masvidal doesn’t think he received fair treatment from the cops following his alleged altercation with Colby Covington. TMZ Sports was able to obtain court records last which state Masvidal …read more

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