Colby Covington News
Colby Covington replaces Ian Machado Garry to face Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington is set to replace Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC Tampa against Joaquin Buckley. For Colby Covington, the future has been uncertain ever since he was beaten by Leon Edwards. Many felt as if that marked the end of his championship days and, unless he puts a few wins together, they could be right. With that being said, he seems determined to get back in the cage and prove he can still compete with the best welterweights in the world.
Colby Covington and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to trade barbs over potential UFC 310 clash: "Your talking will not help"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to go back and forth. ‘Nomad’ was set to return to the cage in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since submitting Stephen Thompson last December, Shavkat Rakhmonov was set to fight for welterweight gold. However, Belal Muhammad withdrew from the contest earlier this month due to injury.
Colby Covington claims 'crybaby' Dustin Poirier rejected UFC 309 showdown: "He still turned it down!"
Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has again slammed Dustin Poirier. ‘Chaos’ hasn’t been seen inside the cage in almost a year. Colby Covington last competed in the main event of UFC 296 last December, suffering a lopsided decision loss against Leon Edwards. After the humiliating defeat, the former interim champion revealed plans to take time off due to a foot injury.
Colby Covington reveals he's in talks to face Jack Della Maddalena in UFC return: "A top contender fight"
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2024
Colby Covington is hoping to make his return to the Octagon in March in Miami against a top-ranked opponent. Covington hasn’t fought since last December when he lost to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. Now, as he looks to get back into the Octagon, ‘Chaos’ says he’s been in talks with the UFC to face Jack Della Maddalena next in what he says would be a No. 1 contender fight.
Chael Sonnen questions Colby Covington's UFC return after recent movie, business offers
Curtis Calhoun - October 23, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen spent some time with Colby Covington in Florida and wonders if the three-time title challenger will compete in the Octagon again. Covington hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 last year. He was briefly linked to a return at UFC 303 against Ian Machado Garry.
Ian Machado Garry insists Colby Covington continues to duck UFC fight
Fernando Quiles - October 16, 2024
Ian Machado Garry has hurled ducking accusations Colby Covington’s way. Garry and Covington have been trading barbs for quite a while now. “The Future” has long claimed that “Chaos” is avoiding a fight with him. Garry said that Covington initially used a foot injury as an excuse.
Joaquin Buckley expresses interest in possible Colby Covington fight
Harry Kettle - October 16, 2024
UFC contender Joaquin Buckley has expressed his interest in a possible showdown with Colby Covington. There’s no denying that Joaquin Buckley has been on an absolute tear throughout the last few years. Since making his way to welterweight, he has been able to show a completely different side of himself. In his most recent outing, with things not looking good against Stephen Thompson, he pulled a rabbit out of the hat in the form of a Hail Mary knockout win.
VIDEO | Ian Machado Garry uses his son to taunt Colby Covington
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2024
UFC welterweight star Ian Machado Garry isn’t through with his pursuit of a fight with former title challenger Colby Covington. Garry targeted a fight with Covington at UFC 303 earlier this year. But, the fight didn’t come to fruition, and Garry ended up facing Michael ‘Venom’ Page on the UFC 303 main card.
Sean Brady wants Ian Machado Garry or “easiest matchup in the division” Colby Covington following UFC Vegas 97
Harry Kettle - September 8, 2024
Sean Brady is interested in a showdown with Ian Machado Garry or Colby Covington for his next welterweight outing. Last night, Sean Brady picked up arguably the biggest win of his career thus far. He knocked off Gilbert Burns in a dominant decision victory, firmly cementing himself as a top contender at 170 pounds. Some were hoping that he’d get the finish, but either way, he looked really good.
Dustin Poirier shoots down rumored fight against Colby Covington: "He'll never make money with me"
Josh Evanoff - September 4, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier will seemingly never fight Colby Covington. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since his bid for UFC gold in June. In the main event of UFC 302, Dustin Poirier faced Islam Makhachev and gave the champion all he could handle. However, in round five, the Russian scored a takedown and quickly earned a submission win. In the process, denying Poirier of the lightweight title that he’s long sought.
Kamaru Usman reflects on rivalry with "great dance partner" Colby Covington: "He challenged me so much"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has a lot of respect for Colby Covington. As of now, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is working on a return to the cage. The former UFC welterweight champion hasn’t been seen since a majority decision defeat to Khamzat Chimaev last October. That loss was a rare middleweight appearance for Kamaru Usman, who entered the contest on a two-fight losing streak.
VIDEO | Colby Covington confronts child predators, punishes them with body shots
Curtis Calhoun - August 12, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington turned from heel to hero to help catch alleged child predators in Florida. Covington hasn’t fought in the Octagon since a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December. Edwards has since lost the belt to Belal Muhammad, who is expected to face Shavkat Rakhmonov or another top contender for his first title defense.
Belal Muhammad hopes Colby Covington can earn another title shot, but says all ‘Chaos’ has to do is find him in a Steakhouse
Harry Kettle - August 6, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has said that he hopes to see Colby Covington earn another crack at the belt. As we know, Belal Muhammad captured the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards. Since then, many have wondered who his first opponent is going to be as champ. Some think Edwards should get an immediate rematch, others believe it should be Kamaru Usman, and a lot of fans favor Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Dustin Poirier responds after Colby Covington claims he walked out of recent restaurant run-in in Florida
Susan Cox - August 2, 2024
Dustin Poirier is responding after Colby Covington claimed he walked out of a recent restaurant run-in in Florida. Covington (17-4 MMA) and Poirier (30-9 MMA) have a history together as they both used to train at American Top Team.
Colby Covington reveals recent run-in with Dustin Poirier: "If he wanted to do something, he could have done something"
Cole Shelton - July 30, 2024
Colby Covington had a recent run-in with rival and former teammate Dustin Poirier. Covington and Poirier used to train at American Top Team, but ‘Chaos’ left the gym due to him no longer getting along with a couple of fighters. One fighter he didn’t get along with was Poirier who told Covington it was on-sight if he saw him. Many fans hoped that meant the two would fight in the Octagon, but Poirier has made it clear he doesn’t want to fight Covington and give him that attention.
Colby Covington reacts after Belal Muhammad dethrones Leon Edwards at UFC 304: “He just doesn’t have that hunger anymore”
Susan Cox - July 30, 2024
Former interim welterweight title holder Colby Covington is reacting after Belal Muhammad dethroned Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The main event at UFC 304 last Saturday night saw Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA) defeat Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA) by unanimous decision to become the new UFC welterweight champion.
WATCH | Colby Covington brutalizes influencer in hilarious sparring session
Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington is seemingly enjoying his time on the sidelines. ‘Chaos’ hasn’t competed since his third crack at welterweight gold last December against Leon Edwards. The UFC 296 bout ended a long hiatus for Colby Covington, but the fight didn’t go the way he had hoped. ‘Rocky’ largely dominated and outpointed the former interim champion en route to a lopsided decision victory.
Belal Muhammad encourages Colby Covington to retire from combat sports: “There’s literally nothing left for him”
Susan Cox - July 17, 2024
Belal Muhammad is encouraging former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington to retire from combat sports. Covington (17-4 MMA) last fought and was defeated by Leon Edwards back in December of 2023 at UFC 296. ‘Chaos’, at 36, has 3 wins and 3 losses in his last 6 fights inside of the Octagon.