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Daniel Cormier warns Leon Edwards: 'It's another thing to fight a wrestler like Colby Covington'

Daniel Cormier thinks Leon Edwards needs to be wary of Colby Covington’s wrestling.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges welterweight champion Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in the UFC 296 headliner …read more

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Colby Covington torches Sean Strickland, says he might go up to middleweight for 'Easiest' Fight

When asked by James Lynch from Lynch on Sports what Colby thought of Sean Strickland beating Israel Adesanya? 
Colby espoused, “Yeah, you know that’s the beauty of the UFC. It’s such a …read more

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Daniel Cormier praises Leon Edwards for his improvements, but warns him not to underestimate Colby Covington

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Colby Covington expresses interest in fighting “f**king punk” Sean Strickland following UFC 293

Colby Covington is expressing his interest in fighting ‘f**king punk’ Sean Strickland following UFC 293. It was on Saturday, September 10th at UFC 293 at the Qudos Bank Arena in …read more

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Colby Covington confident ahead of Leon Edwards fight at UFC 296: ‘My prediction is complete domination’

Former UFC interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington speaks on upcoming Leon Edwards fight, predicts total domination. 

Just the week, the UFC finally announced that Covington and Edwards would face each other, …read more

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Colby Covington eyes Islam Makhachev after Leon Edwards: 'He's barely beating midgets'

Colby Covington plans on becoming champion at UFC 296 then welcoming Islam Makhachev to welterweight.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges welterweight champion Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in the …read more

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Colby Covington eyes title fight with Sean Strickland after UFC 296 return: ‘That guy is a punk’

Officially slated to make his own return to the Octagon at UFC 296 at the end of the year, former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington may already find himself pre-occupied …read more

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Morning Report: Colby Covington says Leon Edwards won’t ‘have a glimmer of hope in this fight’ at UFC 296

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The next UFC welterweight title bout is finally official.
Colby Covington gets his wish after a prolonged middle of 2023. “Chaos” …read more

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Gilbert Burns: UFC champ Leon Edwards 'very good,' will beat Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad

Gilbert Burns doesn’t see Leon Edwards losing his UFC welterweight title anytime soon.
Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) is expected to defend his belt against Colby Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) …read more

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Colby Covington eyeing Islam Makhachev for champion vs. champion clash

As announced earlier this week, Colby Covington will be getting another shot at the welterweight title next time out at UFC 296. The controversial athlete has been matched up against …read more

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Colby Covington says no one at welterweight is “deserving” of a title shot, eyes first title defense against Islam Makhachev

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Colby Covington planning to put Leon Edwards’ “lights out” at UFC 296 to win welterweight title: “Complete domination”

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UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington opening odds

On Wednesday night, UFC president and CEO Dana White announced three huge fights on the UFC fans including the much anticipated co-main event for UFC 295 and the main and …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Reaction to Jiri Prochazka vs. Alex Pereira, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington title fights

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UFC CEO Dana White gave the MMA community and UFC fans a lot to talk about after making some …read more

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Official – Leon Edwards set to defend title in UFC 296 headliner against Colby Covington in December

Finally nailing down a date for their long-awaited grudge match, undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is slated to headline UFC 296 against former interim division titleholder, Colby Covington.

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Edwards to defend title vs. Covington at UFC 296

Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296 on Dec. 16, while flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja will face Brandon Royval. …read more

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Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval 2 set to headline UFC 296

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Leon Edwards is set to defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington in main event of UFC 296 on Dec. …read more

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Dana Whites announces three title fights, including Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards to headline UFC 296

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Leon Edwards’ brother reveals details behind delayed UFC title fight with Colby Covington

It’s been more than six months since Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight world title against ex-champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 286.

Not long after Edwards had dispatched the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ …read more

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Leon Edwards waiting for offer to fight UFC foe Colby Covington before end of year: ‘He’s ready to go’

Undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards is apparently “ready to go” and defend his divisional crown before the year’s end against former interim champion, Colby Covington, however, is still waiting for …read more

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Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington "Before the End of the Year"

It appears that the inevitable meeting between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington is coming very soon.
Covington has been all but confirmed to be Edwards’ next challenger for the 170-pound title. …read more

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Tim Simpson: Leon Edwards ready to go, Colby Covington fight will be 'before the end of the year'

Leon Edwards’ manager is confident that the Colby Covington fight happens in 2023.
After defeating Kamaru Usman a second time, welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) is slated to defend …read more

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Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington will take place at either UFC 295 or UFC 296: “It’ll be before the end of the year”

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mmaBay: UFC, Bellator, MMA eBay collectible sales roundup (Sept. 10): Tabatha Ricci ($40) and Colby Covington ($6) signed photos, Scott Coker glove

Sports collectibles like trading cards, autographs and other memorabilia have been big business for decades. With MMA, it’s no different.
From signed Bellator gloves and UFC posters to fight-worn gear and …read more

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Ian Machado Garry warns UFC foe Colby Covington: ‘I’ll walk into Miami and slap the mouth off him’

UFC welterweight, Ian Machado Garry, also has his eyes set on a potential fight with Colby Covington.

While Machado Garry has been campaigning for a fight with Stephen Thompson, it seems …read more

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Leon Edwards’ manager claims UFC title fight with Colby Covington to happen before end of 2023

Six months removed from Leon Edwards‘ unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, we still have no official announcement for when ‘Rocky’ will return to defend the welterweight …read more

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Ian Machado Garry suggests Colby Covington fight in UFC Dublin return next year: ‘I’d love to bring him here’

UFC welterweight star Ian Garry recently opened up about who he’d like to fight next, and when asked about which fighter he’d like to take on in Dublin, Ireland: Garry …read more

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Ian Machado Garry willing to prove he can 'outwrestle' Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington en route to title

Ian Machado Garry is not afraid to get tested in his title pursuit.
The undefeated Irishman has made waves since entering the UFC, and is coming off a knockout of Daniel …read more

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Colby Covington claims Jon Jones got him booted from November’s UFC 295 event: “He refuses to share a card with me”

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Colby Covington questions if Jon Jones was on ‘Epstein Island’ client list: ‘I just want to know the truth’

Colby Covington’s latest absurd accusation against UFC heavyweight Jon Jones was so outlandish that the two-time title challenger nearly broke character delivering it.

Spending a chunk of his career as …read more

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Colby Covington says Jon Jones is out ‘Sniffing some white girls like Joe Biden’ ahead of UFC 295 return

Colby Covington is at it again, making some absolutely outlandish claims against one of his fellow UFC superstars.

This time, instead of taking aim at reigning welterweight world champion Leon Edwards, …read more

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Colby Covington: Jon Jones told UFC brass he refuses to share card with me, fears press conference shame

According to Colby Covington, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones refuses to fight on the same card as him.
Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) is set to headline UFC 295 where he’ll …read more

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‘The Biggest Thing Covington Has Done Is Lose To Usman Twice’

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Rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight star, Ian Machado Garry, doesn’t like Colby Covington’s odds of becoming …read more

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Vicente Luque says Colby Covington fighting for UFC title ‘makes no sense whatsoever,’ offers alternative

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The UFC has yet to announce who will challenge Leon Edwards next for the welterweight title, …read more

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Colby Covington backed to win UFC title in grudge fight with Leon Edwards: ‘I think he’s going to mix it up’

Former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos has picked former interim welterweight champion and common-foe, Colby Covington – to defeat another former opponent, current undisputed welterweight gold holder, Leon Edwards, …read more

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mmaBay: eBay collectible sales roundup (July 30) with a $19,000 Khabib card, more cheap Colby Covington signed shorts

Sports collectibles like trading cards, autographs and other memorabilia have been big business for decades. With MMA, it’s no different.
From signed Bellator gloves and UFC posters to fight-worn gear and …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

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