Colby Covington News
Jorge Masvidal reacts to Colby Covington‘s loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
Jorge Masvidal has reacted to Colby Covington’s UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards. ‘Chaos’ ended a nearly two-year hiatus over the weekend, facing Leon Edwards. The bout was the first since a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal in March 2022. Nonetheless, the build to the fight was intense and heated, as Colby Covington publicly mocked the welterweight champion’s deceased father. As a result, many fighters blasted the former interim champion.
Colby Covington calls for a fight with Stephen Thompson following UFC 296: “He’s had a lot to say about me”
Susan Cox - December 18, 2023
Colby Covington has called for a fight with Stephen Thompson following UFC 296. It was Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) vs. Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) in a welterweight title fight this past weekend at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The result was a unanimous decision victory for Edwards, who will retain the UFC welterweight belt.
UFC CEO Dana White was not impressed by Colby Covington’s comments about Leon Edwards’ father: “It bothered everybody”
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has admitted that he didn’t like Colby Covington’s remarks about Leon Edwards’ deceased father. Last weekend, Colby Covington fell short in his attempt to dethrone Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 296. In fact, it was a pretty poor performance overall from the challenger, and fight fans weren’t happy with the resulting bout.
Colby Covington doubles down on his comments about Leon Edwards’ deceased father: “Why would I have sympathy for a sex trafficker?”
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2023
Colby Covington has doubled down on the comments he made about Leon Edwards’ deceased father last week. Last weekend at UFC 296, Leon Edwards dominated Colby Covington in their main event clash. He retained the UFC welterweight championship, and he did so convincingly. It came after months of trash talk from Covington, which included him mocking Leon over the death of his father.
Colby Covington addresses his UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards
Fernando Quiles - December 17, 2023
Colby Covington has faced the music following his UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards. Covington fell short in another bid for undisputed UFC gold. He challenged Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship in the main event of UFC 296, which emanated from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night (December 16).
Dana White reacts to Colby Covington’s cautious performance against Leon Edwards at UFC 296: “Waiting is never a good idea in this sport”
Fernando Quiles - December 17, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted to Colby Covington’s performance in his UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards. Covington challenged “Rocky” for the UFC Welterweight Championship inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 16. One thing that was apparent was that the forward pressure Covington has been known for was non-existent. “Chaos” struggled to get a rhythm going, and Edwards was awarded the unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington at UFC 296
Chris Taylor - December 16, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 296 event was headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Edwards (22-3 MMA) entered the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most previous being a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. The Birmingham native had gone unbeaten over his past twelve Octagon appearances overall, with his lone blemish in that time being a no-contest with Belal Muhammad.
UFC 296 Results: Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 16, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 296 results, including the main event between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Edwards (21-3 MMA) will enter the bout on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. The Birmingham native is currently unbeaten in his last twelve Octagon appearances overall, with his lone blemish in that time being a no-contest with Belal Muhammad.
UFC 296: 'Edwards vs. Covington' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 16, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 296 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington. Edwards (21-3 MMA) will enter the bout on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. The Birmingham native is currently unbeaten in his last twelve Octagon appearances overall, with his lone blemish in that time being a no-contest with Belal Muhammad.
UFC 296: ‘Edwards vs. Covington’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - December 15, 2023
UFC 296 will take place tomorrow, Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The official weigh-ins took place today at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Michael Chandler shares his prediction for the Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington title fight at UFC 296: “I don't think Leon's gonna get the lucky head kick”
Harry Kettle - December 15, 2023
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has given his prediction for the upcoming showdown between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Tomorrow night at UFC 296, Leon Edwards and Colby Covington will battle it out in the main event of the evening. They’ll do so with the UFC welterweight championship being up for grabs, with Edwards defending the gold he won from Kamaru Usman last year.
WATCH | Colby Covington and Tony Ferguson go from enemies to friends in bizarre back-and-forth at UFC 296 press conference
Cole Shelton - December 14, 2023
Colby Covington and Tony Ferguson had a bizarre back-and-forth at the UFC 296 press conference. Covington is set to headline UFC 296 where he challenges Leon Edwards for the promotion’s coveted welterweight title. Meanwhile, Tony Ferguson is looking to snap his six-fight losing streak against Paddy Pimblett on the main card. Both are intriguing matchups, but even though they aren’t fighting one another, the two had a back-and-forth at today’s press conference.
Leon Edwards plans to treat Colby Covington like the "clown" he is at UFC 296
Cole Shelton - December 14, 2023
Leon Edwards says Colby Covington is a clown and plans to treat him like one at UFC 296. Edwards is set to defend his welterweight title for the second time in the main event of UFC 296 on Saturday night in Las Vegas against Covington. In the lead-up to the fight, Covington has been full of trash-talk and has been taking shots at Edwards, which isn’t a surprise to the Brit as he expected ‘Chaos’ to act like “a clown” on fight week, which he says he has.
Colby Covington believes Kamaru Usman would have “destroyed” Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round fight
Susan Cox - December 14, 2023
Colby Covington believes Kamaru Usman would have ‘destroyed’ Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round fight. It was this past October, at UFC 294, where Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA) was defeated by Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA) by majority decision.
Colby Covington reveals the real reason why he wants to fight 'amateur jabroni' Sean Strickland: "Can you all not relate?"
Josh Evanoff - December 14, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington wants to fight Sean Strickland over his comments about women. ‘Chaos’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night in the main event of UFC 296 against Leon Edwards. For Colby Covington, the bout will be his first since a decision win over Jorge Masvidal last March. Following that victory, he was assaulted by ‘Gamebred’ in a Miami steakhouse.
Michael Bisping offers official prediction for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington: "I don't think it's going to be easy"
Josh Evanoff - December 14, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards will defeat Colby Covington. ‘Rocky’ has been out of the octagon since his trilogy with Kamaru Usman in March. There, Leon Edwards scored his second-straight win over ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ by majority decision. Cageside that night was the returning Colby Covington, who was quickly named the next title challenger by Dana White.
Colby Covington says he's already a "first-ballot Hall of Famer" but will be "one of the greatest welterweights of all-time" after UFC 296
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2023
Colby Covington plans to solidify his legacy on Saturday at UFC 296. Covington is the former interim welterweight champion and is set to face Leon Edwards for the undisputed title in the main event of UFC 296 from Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday. It’s a massive fight as it’s likely Covington’s final chance at fighting for the undisputed title.
Leon Edwards confused by Colby Covington's 'weird' love for Donald Trump: "He needs to go get a girlfriend"
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is a bit confused by Colby Covington’s fascination with Donald Trump. ‘Rocky’ has been out of the cage since a majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman in March. That victory was Leon Edward’s second straight win over ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. However, it didn’t take long for the British fighter to get his next title challenger. On fight night, Dana White announced it would be the returning Colby Covington.