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Report | Colby Covington vs. Kamaru Usman set for November 2
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to make his first title defense on November 2 in New York, when he takes on Colby Covington. The announcement comes from Brazilian news outlet Combate, who reported this afternoon that Kamaru Usman will square off with Colby Covington at UFC 244 on November 2 at Madison Square […]
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Colby Covington discusses crowd drama at UFC 241
Colby Covington was one of the stars in attendance for last weekend’s UFC 241 card in Anaheim, California, and apparently, his presence at the event caused a bit of a stir. In fact, several of the other fighters in attendance allegedly tried to start fights with the trash-talking welterweight star, according to UFC President Dana […]
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Colby Covington willing to accept ‘other fights’ if Kamaru Usman isn’t available
Colby Covington is the top contender in the UFC welterweight division, and he’s expected to get the first crack at new UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman — perhaps as soon as UFC 244 in New York City this November. He’s just waiting for the champ to accept the fight. “I’m ready to go,” Covington told […]
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Colby Covington fires back after Nate Diaz snub
Nate Diaz doesn’t know who Colby Covington is. At least, that’s the impression Diaz gave when he was asked about Covington after defeating Anthony Pettis at UFC 241. “Who? Who is it? What weight? I don’t know who that is,” Diaz said when asked about Covington post-fight. “So like, if we have somebody good to […]
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Dana White had to defuse Colby Covington confrontations at UFC 241
Polarizing UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington was one of the many high-profile fighters in attendance for last Saturday’s UFC 241 card, and apparently, his presence at the event caused a bit of a stir. In fact, several of the other fighters in attendance allegedly tried to start fights with the trash-talking welterweight star, according to […]
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Colby Covington says fans ‘can expect great things’ when he fights Kamaru Usman
After putting on a dominating performance against Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, the expectation is that Colby Covington now fights Kamaru Usman for the welterweight belt. Of course, “Chaos” has been promised a title shot before. So, he isn’t holding out hope for it, especially after what happened after his fight with Lawler. When he […]
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Listen | Audio leaks from Colby Covington and Miesha Tate interview spat
Colby Covington received a radio-show ban from ‘MMA Tonight’ following a verbal argument with former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDwwf4tXmcY The controversial dispute, which made headlines across the sports world, has now been released on the internet in the form of a audio file. Listen to the Colby Covington and Miesha Tate interview […]
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Chael Sonnen reacts to Colby Covington’s radio show ban following spat with Miesha Tate
Chael Sonnen believes the banning of Colby Covington on a SiriusXM radio show is a mistake that has been repeated throughout the entertainment industry. Covington served as a guest on the MMA Tonight show hosted by former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Ryan McKinnell. Things got ugly as Covington accused Tate of talking […]
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Colby Covington explains how meeting with Trump family inspired him to beat Robbie Lawler
Colby Covington is a big fan of President Donald Trump, and has gotten plenty of face-time in with the Commander In Chief and his family over the last year. His most recent interaction with the Trumps occurred last weekend at UFC Newark. The First Family was in attendance for Covington’s main event showdown with former […]
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Colby Covington believes Jorge Masvidal would ‘piece up’ Conor McGregor
After Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler, UFC president, Dana White said he would fight Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title next. But, where that has left his best friend and teammate, in Jorge Masvidal is unknown. “Gamebred” made it clear he would only fight for the title or Conor McGregor next, but White shut that […]
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VIDEO | Mike Perry and his wife troll Colby Covington
Colby Covington has had plenty to say about “Platinum” Mike Perry and his wife Danielle over the years, and the pair recently returned fire from a swimming pool in Montevideo, Uruguay. In a video posted to Instagram, Perry and his wife “reenacted” Covington’s recent victory over Robbie Lawler, accusing the former interim champion of having […]
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Colby Covington takes Kamaru Usman trash talk to a new level
Colby Covington is expected to get his long-awaited shot at UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman later this year, and he’s already stinging his rival with some venomous trash talk. Speaking on BJPenn.com Radio this week, Covington explained that he has even more distaste for Usman than he did for the former champion Tyron Woodley, who […]
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Colby Covington receives radio-show ban following verbal dispute with Miesha Tate
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has received a radio-show ban following a verbal dispute with Miesha Tate. While a guest on the “MMA Tonight” show on Sirius XM, Covington went off on Tate after she questioned how he went about promoting his fight with MMA legend Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark. ‘Cupcake’ questioned […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 121 // Colby Covington | Jim Miller
Colby Covington is back to drop verbal bombs and continue his tirade in pursuit of the welterweight title. Following an incredibly dominant win against Robbie Lawler in New Jersey over the weekend, Covington has adjusted full focus on a looming showdown with Kamaru Usman. Lawler of course was a matchup that many believed would be […]
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Colby Covington elaborates on decision not to vote for Trump in 2016
Colby Covington has doubled down on his reasoning for not registering to vote in 2016. It’s no secret that Covington is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump. The UFC welterweight proudly wears MAGA hats and even took a trip to the oval office last year. Recently, it was revealed by Jeremy Botter that Covington […]
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Michael Bisping outlines Robbie Lawler’s mistakes against Colby Covington
Robbie Lawler had no answer for the ceaseless pressure, output and takedowns of Colby Covington at UFC Newark. Former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping believes Lawler could have done a little better in the fight if he just let his hands go. “I was like, man, come on Robbie, throw something. ‘Cause Robbie’s an old-school […]
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Colby Covington didn’t vote for Donald Trump
Colby Covington is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump. He’s often spotted in a Make America Great Again hat, frequently throws his support behind the president, and even visited him in the oval office last year. Yet according to a report from veteran MMA reporter Jeremy Botter, Covington didn’t vote for Trump in the […]
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Dana White confirms Colby Covington next in line for Kamaru Usman
UFC president Dana White has confirmed Colby Covington is the No. 1 contender in the UFC welterweight division following a dominant victory over Robbie Lawler this past weekend. Speaking to reporters following the Contender Series on Tuesday in Las Vegas, White said Colby Covington is next in line for a fight against UFC welterweight champion […]
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Jorge Masvidal not impressed by Colby Covington’s Matt Hughes comment
Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington are long-time friends and training partners at American Top Team, but that doesn’t mean Masvidal approved of Covington’s recent controversial comment about UFC Hall-of-Famer Matt Hughes. Covington made this comment shortly after he defeated Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark, referencing the train accident that nearly claimed […]
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Colby Covington blasts ‘biggest piece of s**t in all of sports’ Jon Jones
Polarizing UFC welterweight star Colby Covington left a few members of the MMA community quite disappointed when he walloped Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark on Saturday. That includes reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Shortly after Covington’s victory over Lawler, Jones took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the […]
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Tyron Woodley blasts Colby Covington for mocking Matt Hughes
Tyron Woodley is not happy with Colby Covington’s post-fight comments about Matt Hughes. After the former interim welterweight champ beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, he said the following: “Let’s talk about the lesson we learned tonight that Robbie should have learned from his good buddy Matt Hughes,” Covington said. “You stay off the tracks […]
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Kamaru Usman says people are telling him to ‘kill’ Colby Covington when they fight
When Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark all signs pointed to him taking on Kamaru Usman later this year. The lead up to the fight would be intense as the two do not like each other. This was evident by the UFC Newark post-fight show. Usman also says Covington is not the ‘people’s […]
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Colby Covington: ‘I might have to give the title shot to my best friend’ Jorge Masvidal
Colby Covington, who has long considered himself the true UFC welterweight champion, says he might defend his title against his good friend and long-time training partner Jorge Masvidal before he takes on Kamaru Usman — the man the UFC has crowned the welterweight champion. It all seems to depend on Usman’s willingness to work within […]
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Kamaru Usman opens as big betting favorite over Colby Covington
The opening betting line has been released for the upcoming Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington welterweight title grudge match. The online sportsbook Bovada opened up the UFC welterweight champion Usman as the clear -300 betting favorite. Covington is the underdog at +230 odds. That means you would have to bet $300 on the favorite Usman […]
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Michael Bisping says Colby Covington is the real king of cringe
Michael Bisping believes Colby Covington has dethroned Henry Cejudo for the King of Cringe title. Covington had a stellar performance this past Saturday night (Aug. 3). “Chaos” went one-on-one with Robbie Lawler. He was relentless with his pressure throughout the fight and earned a unanimous decision victory over “Ruthless.” With the victory, Covington is now […]
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What’s next for Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler after UFC Newark?
Colby Covington returned to the Octagon after more than a year off to take on Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC Newark. It was a critical fight for “Chaos” as, should he win, he would finally get that elusive UFC undisputed title shot. In the end, that is exactly what happened as Covington […]
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Colby Covington discusses phone call with Donald Trump
Shortly after his victory over Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, former interim welterweight champ Colby Covington received a phone call from President Donald Trump. The pair have met previously, thanks to an introduction from UFC President Dana White, and have kept in touch ever since. Covington detailed this call post-fight. https://twitter.com/UFCEurope/status/1157914062778445825 “Donald Trump, Mr. President, […]
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MMA Community reacts after Colby Covington mocks Matt Hughes in post-fight interview
Colby Covington put on arguably the most impressive performance of his career on Saturday night, dominating former champion Robbie Lawler on route to a unanimous decision win. ‘Chaos’ utilized a tremendous pace, which included a high volume of strikes and some timely takedowns, to overwhelm the ‘Ruthless’ one. The one black eye on Covington’s performance […]