Oh boy, where do we start? Colby Covington, despite what many would call a not-so-great showing against Leon Edwards last December, still thinks he’s the top dog of the welterweight division. Yeah, you heard that right.
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Many folks raised their eyebrows, wondering if Covington really deserved another shot at the title. But Dana White, the big boss, was all in. He set up the fight at UFC 296. Edwards? He owned the night, leaving Covington in the dust. And get this, Covington claimed a foot injury in the first half-minute. Plus, he threw out there that he thought he won—something about political bias messing with the scorecards. Go figure.
Fast forward a couple of months. Covington’s still banging the drum, claiming he’s the best there is in the welterweight scene. He’s itching for another title shot, ready to take on anyone the UFC throws his way.
In his own words to “Submission Radio,” he’s the division’s savior. The biggest draw. King of Miami, America’s champ, and apparently, Donald Trump’s favorite fighter. He believes every fight he’s in is a title fight. That’s confidence, or something.
Covington’s got his eyes on the prize, saying he wants the title more than anything—more than breathing, even. At 35, he feels he’s in his prime, untouched and unbothered by his last fight. According to him, not a scratch from Leon.
He brushed off some minor bruises, boasting about landing more strikes than Edwards. Despite the judges’ call, he’s not letting it get to him. He’s all in, 24/7, 365 days a year. Not just a part-time fighter, but a blue-collar, hardworking American.
He’s determined, to say the least. Covington’s ready to do whatever it takes to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. The UFC’s been warned. He’s on a mission to correct past mistakes and grab that welterweight title. The chip on his shoulder? It’s not going anywhere. Covington’s coming back with a vengeance.