Colby Covington picked up the biggest victory of his mixed martial arts career last night in Brazil defeating former title challenger Demian Maia via unanimous decision.
After a very competitive opening round, “Chaos” was able to turn the tide in his favor in round two and continued to dominate Maia until the final horn.
Following his big win, Covington took to the mic where he trashed Brazil and then proceed to callout current welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley.
Here is how the pros reacted to Covington’s unanimous decision victory over submission specialist Demian Maia:
Well @ufc just had to add full time security for Covington to their budget until he gets back to the states……for real
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) October 29, 2017
Convington will not beat Woodley with that striking
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) October 29, 2017
It’s not always how you start! It’s how you finish!! Such a crazy sport!! #UFCSP
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 29, 2017
The striking from 2 world class grapplers lol
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 29, 2017
is bleeding from a Jiu Jitsu player? https://t.co/5lxPebOdzv
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) October 29, 2017
Embarrassed he is in my division https://t.co/epJuPBiT01
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) October 29, 2017
I feel the same https://t.co/Nf6cHsNxVZ
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 29, 2017
With a blind fold on https://t.co/EvgdmGmaMB
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 29, 2017
Agree
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) October 29, 2017
Lol them #PillowPunches https://t.co/epvmftLfN3
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 29, 2017
Colby Covington has now won five straight fights, which includes two stoppage victories over Jonathan Meunier and Max Griffin.
The 29-year-old is now 13-1 overall in his mixed martial arts career with his lone loss coming to Warlley Alves at UFC 194 in December of 2015 via submission.
Who would you like to see Colby Covington fight next following his unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Demian Maia? Does he deserve a shot at the title? Sound off PENN Nation!