Colby Covington News
Jorge Masvidal speaks about Colby Covington loss for first time since alleged assault: "I was f*cking irate"
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has spoken about his loss to Colby Covington for the first time. Last month, ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ met in the main event of UFC 272. The battle between friends turned foes was anything but competitive. With the exception of a fourth-round knockout, Covington dominated en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Khamzat Chimaev KO's Colby Covington, says Darren Till: "I don’t think Colby’s felt power like Khamzat"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Darren Till believes Khamzat Chimaev KO’s Colby Covington if they end up fighting. Before Chimaev’s UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns, Dana White had said if the Swede wins he would face Covington in the main event of a Fight Night card on ABC. Of course, Chimaev ended up winning a decision but whether or not the ‘Chaos’ fight happens is uncertain.
Belal Muhammad makes case to fight Chimaev or Covington next: "Neither one of them have fights"
Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022
Belal Muhammad is eyeing a big fight after defeating Vicente Luque. Muhammad competed against Luque this past Saturday night (April 16). The bout headlined UFC Vegas 51. The fight went the distance and in the end, it was Muhammad who had his hand raised via unanimous decision.
Belal Muhammad rips Colby Covington for avoiding the top-ranked welterweights: "He’s one of those guys who thinks he’s owed something"
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2022
Belal Muhammad doesn’t think Colby Covington is actually interested in fighting top contenders at welterweight. Muhammad is set to headline UFC Vegas 51 in a welterweight rematch against Vicente Luque. The winner of the fight will likely be one win away from a title shot and Covington could be a potential opponent, yet for Muhammad, he doubts ‘Chaos’ actually will fight ranked opponents. Instead, he believes Covington only tries to face people on the way out or fighters in divisions below him.
Chael Sonnen says Colby Covington should make demands for potential Khamzat Chimaev fight: “Colby is gonna have to put his foot down”
Susan Cox - April 13, 2022
Chael Sonnen has shared his thoughts on a potential Colby Covington vs Khamzat Chimaev match-up. Khamzat Chimaev is coming off a victory over Gilbert Burns at this past Saturday’s UFC 273 event in Jacksonville, Florida. Chimaev (11-0 MMA) defeated Burns (20-5 MMA) by unanimous decision, enabling the Swede to keep his undefeated record.
Khamzat Chimaev on a potential fight with Colby Covington: “He’s a bit of a tough guy but not my level. I will go and knock him out”
Susan Cox - April 11, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out about the potential of a fight with Colby Covington. It was Chimaev (11-0 MMA) who defeated Gilbert Burns (20-5 MMA) this past Saturday at UFC 273 to increase his winning streak. It was a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) win for the up and coming Russian-born Swedish wrestler.
Colby Covington opens as a slight favourite for potential UFC fight with Khamzat Chimaev
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2022
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has opened as a slight favourite in a possible showdown with Khamzat Chimaev. Last Saturday night at UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev went to war with Gilbert Burns. The two 170-pound stars threw everything they had at one another and in the end, it was Chimaev who managed to edge out the unanimous decision win.
Dana White gives thoughts on Jorge Masvidal assaulting Colby Covington: "You thought he wasn't going to do that?
Josh Evanoff - April 8, 2022
UFC president Dana White has given his first public thoughts on Jorge Masvidal assaulting Colby Covington. Last month in the main event of UFC 272, ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ collided. The build-up to the fight was intense, as both men traded many personal insults. However, much of the raw vitriol came from Covington’s end, who called Masvidal a bad father and discussed his children.
Vicente Luque views Colby Covington as the ticket to securing a future UFC welterweight title shot
Susan Cox - April 7, 2022
Vicente Luque believes a fight with Colby Covington could be the ticket for him to secure a UFC welterweight title shot. Luque (21-7 MMA) is scheduled to meet up with Belal Muhammad (20-3 MMA) at UFC Fight Night main event on Saturday, April 16th. It will be their second fight, the first taking place back in November of 2016 where ‘The Silent Assassin’ came out the victor.
Alexander Volkanovski gives take on Colby Covington getting attacked by Jorge Masvidal: "I'd have put one on his chin too"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski has given his take on the ongoing saga between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Chaos’ and ‘Gamebred’ fought last month in the main event of UFC 272. The build-up to the bout saw both men trade tremendous trash talk. However, the majority of the talking came from Covington’s end, who discussed Masvidal’s previous marriage and children.
Khamzat Chimaev blasts "b***h" Colby Covington, doubts he would fight him: "He’s going to go to the cops"
Cole Shelton - April 6, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has his eye on Colby Covington should he get past Gilbert Burns at UFC 273. With Kamaru Usman likely to face Leon Edwards next, Chimaev says he wouldn’t be opposed to fighting once more and believes Covington would make sense as that opponent. The two have trash-talked one another in the past which is why Chimaev wants it to happen. However, he doesn’t think ‘Chaos’ would accept the fight.
Aljamain Sterling shares his thoughts on Masvidal-Covington and Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on the Jorge Masvidal/Colby Covington assault as well as Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock. Across the last few weeks we’ve seen quite a few discussions develop regarding the morality of using violence in unusual situations. The first instance came as a result of Jorge Masvidal assaulting rival Colby Covington in Miami, just weeks after Covington beat “Gamebred” in the main event of UFC 272.
Sean O’Malley weighs in on Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington: “That’s like some thug gangster s**t”
Susan Cox - April 1, 2022
Sean O’Malley has shared his thoughts concerning Jorge Masvidal’s alleged attack on Colby Covington. O’Malley and his head coach, Tim Welch appeared on YouTube ‘This Past Weekend‘ podcast with Theo Von and spoke about Masvidal’s interaction with Colby Covington on March 21st outside a steakhouse in Miami, Florida.
Leon Edwards scolds Jorge Masvidal for his performance against Colby Covington: “He looked like he was there for the payday”
Harry Kettle - March 31, 2022
UFC welterweight Leon Edwards has criticized Jorge Masvidal for his performance against Colby Covington at UFC 272. The history between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal has certainly been intriguing, dating all the way back to UFC London in 2019. After both men came out on top with wins in their respective bouts, they had a confrontation backstage that ended with Masvidal hitting Edwards with a combination he called a “three piece and a soda”. Then, just a few months ago, “Gamebred” was supposed to meet “Rocky” at UFC 269 – only for an injury to rule Masvidal out of the contest.
Colby Covington says his parents "screamed" at him over his persona, told him "they didn't raise him" like that
Cole Shelton - March 30, 2022
Colby Covington’s parents were not a fan of his persona. It has been well-documented that the UFC were not going to re-sign Covington when he was fighting out his contract against Demian Maia. However, after the fight, he called Brazil a dump and then turned his persona up to a 100 and was a vocal Trump supporter, which allowed him to remain in the UFC.
Kamaru Usman weighs in on the “unfortunate” out of competition altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington
Susan Cox - March 30, 2022
Kamaru Usman has weighed in on the ‘unfortunate’ altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. Usman, UFC welterweight champion, has been victorious over both Masvidal and Covington ‘twice’ in the Octagon.
Brendan Schaub blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov's call for welterweights to boycott Colby Covington: "What are you doing dude?"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2022
Brendan Schaub is not a fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s idea for UFC welterweights to boycott Colby Covington. ‘Chaos’ last fought Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272 earlier this month. While he won the fight in the cage, they had another altercation outside of it weeks later. ‘Gamebred’ reportedly saw Covington at the Papi Steak restaurant in Miami. He then allegedly sucker-punched him, and now is facing felony charges.
Jake Paul scolds Colby Covington for pressing charges against Jorge Masvidal: “Make fighters not soft again”
Harry Kettle - March 29, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has mocked Colby Covington for pressing charges against rival Jorge Masvidal. If there’s anyone in the combat sports sphere that is going to have an opinion on what’s happening between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, it’s Jake Paul. “The Problem Child” has made a career out of getting under the skin of just about everyone in the boxing and MMA realm and given the success he’s been having, we’d say he isn’t going to stop anytime soon.