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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington offers his scorecard for Darren Till vs. Stephen Thompson fight
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s debut in Liverpool, UFC welterweight contender Darren Till picked up the biggest win of his career, scoring a decision win over two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Not everybody, however, agreed with the judges’ decision. You can file UFC 225 interim welterweight title challenger Colby […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington “could see the roid-rage” in Werdum’s eyes during Boomerang incident
Earlier this month, former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum was notified of a potential USADA violation. Werdum is now undergoing his due process, and is vehemently maintaining his innocence. Yet in the opinion of one of the heavyweight’s chief nemeses, UFC welterweight Colby Covington, there is no doubt about Werdum’s guilt. Covington, who has had […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 82 // Jimmie Rivera | Alexandre Almeida | Colby Covington
BJPENN.COM Radio is back yet again! We kick things off with No. 4 ranked UFC bantamweight Jimmie Rivera. “El Terror” is set to face off against Marlon Moraes this Friday in Utica, New York, at UFC FN 131. Jimmie was kind enough to speak with us briefly during his busy schedule leading up to the […]
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Colby Covington reacts to “slime bag” Fabricio Werdum’s potential USADA violation
On Tuesday afternoon, former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum was notified of a potential anti-doping violation by The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Fabricio Werdum of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on April 25, 2018,” a UFC […]
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Colby Covington blasts “slob” Mackenzie Dern for missing weight at UFC 224
Jiu-jitsu ace Mackenzie Dern (6-0 MMA) will return to the octagon at tonight’s UFC 224 event in Brazil where she will square off with Amanda Cooper. The Dern vs. Cooper fight will take place at catchweight, this after Mackenzie badly missed the strawweight limit (116 pounds) by coming in at 123-pounds. Mackenzie Dern was fined […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington eyes Robert Whittaker, Khabib Nurmagomedov: I’m looking for three belts
Earlier this year, on an April episode of BJ Penn Radio, UFC 225 interim welterweight title challenger Colby Covington shared plans to pursue gold in the lightweight middleweight divisions in the future. “I don’t think [middleweight champ Robert Whittaker] is that good, man,” Covington said on the April episode. “He got knocked out by Stephen […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington assures he isn’t mimicking “coked-up little leprechaun” Conor McGregor
In the span of a year, Colby Covington has become known as one of the UFC’s biggest trash talkers. The American, who battles Rafael dos Anjos for interim welterweight gold at UFC 225 this June 9, is constantly generating headlines with his words. Covington’s propensity for venomous trash talk has caused several members of the […]
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Dillon Danis takes aim at Colby Covington on social media
Colby Covington has become one of the most polarizing fighters in mixed martial arts, generating massive amounts of backlash for his controversial comments and brash actions. The top welterweight contender has already been lambasted by a number of his fellow fighters, and now, we can add Conor McGregor training partner and current Bellator star Dillon […]
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VIDEO | Joe Rogan responds to Colby Covington’s “slap” threat
VIDEO | Joe Rogan responds to Colby Covington’s “slap” threat Earlier this week top ranked welterweight contender Colby Covington issued a warning to long time UFC commentator Joe Rogan suggesting that he “might just have to slap him” the next time he sees him. Covington’s threat came shortly after Joe Rogan had brought up some […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington says he is “cut from the same cloth as Michael Jordan”
Originally, Colby Covington’s anticipated interim welterweight showdown with Rafael dos Anjos was expected to occur at UFC 224, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ultimately, however, this massive welterweight battle was moved to UFC 225, which goes down on June 9 in Chicago, Illinois. It was initially speculated that this fight was moved due to concerns […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington on Joe Rogan: “I might just have to slap him”
Colby Covington, who battles Rafael dos Anjos for interim welterweight gold at UFC 225 in Chicago this June 9, is perhaps the most polarizing fighter in the game. The American Top Team staple’s actions and comments generate near constant backlash — even from UFC color commentator Joe Rogan. Shortly after Covington’s latest, fiery comments on […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington has implemented an interesting cardio regimen ahead of UFC 225
At UFC 225, which goes down on June 9 in Chicago, Illinois, Colby Covington will step into the Octagon to battle former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight belt. This bout stands out as the biggest and most meaningful of Covington’s career thus far. As such, he’s taking his preparations for it […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 79 // Elias Theodorou | Rafael Lovato Jr | Dominick Reyes | Gilbert Burns | Volkan Oezdemir | Colby Covington
BJPENN.COM Radio returns with another stacked episode! We kick things off with UFC middleweight Elias Theodorou. “The Spartan” has several projects in the works ranging from producing and starring in an independent film, to breaking the mold as the Ring Boy for Invicta FC and being the face of Pert Plus. On top of all […]
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VIDEOS | Colby Covington and “Felony” Charles Bennett involved in heated altercation
Hearing Colby was seen leaving in a neck brace after this vicious assault by Charles Bennett. Criminal charges pending. pic.twitter.com/UmE9b6Dzgu — caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 27, 2018 Last night, hardcore MMA fans tuned into to watch CamSoda Legends, the first MMA event to be streamed live on a pornography site. Yes, you read that correctly. This […]
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Colby Covington gives his take on how Khabib Nurmagomedov would perform at welterweight
Khabib Nurmagomedov, who now owns the UFC lightweight title, is a flawless 26-0 as a professional mixed martial artist. Given his incredible dominance in the lightweight division — and the fact that he’s struggled with the scale in the past — many members of the MMA community have wondered how he’d perform in the UFC […]
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Colby Covington Says He Knows Why Raquel Pennington Was Mad at Him During UFC 25 Presser, “Everybody’s just jealous.”
During the UFC 223 fight week this past week, along with all the drama surrounding that event, the UFC also held a press conference for their next big lineup of events. Somewhat similar to the “Time Is Now” and “Summer Kickoff” pressers we’ve seen in recent years. These style of press conferences feature all of […]
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VIDEO | Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington get in heated confrontation at UFC press conference
VIDEO | Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington get in heated confrontation at UFC press conference UFC welterweight standouts Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington got in a heated confrontation at last night’s UFC press conference in Brooklyn. Usman started by pesturing Covington with insults calling the brash UFC welterweight a “Twitter Thug” which eventually prompted “Chaos” […]
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Colby Covington unloads on Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov following “bus attack” in Brooklyn!
Colby Covington unloads on Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov following “bus attack” in Brooklyn! UFC welterweight standout Colby Covington will get his shot at promotional gold at next month’s UFC 224 event in Brazil when he squares off with former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC’s interim welterweight championship. Covington, who is travelling […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 77 // Colby Covington | Matt Brown | Amanda Cooper
BENN.COM Radio is back with another solid lineup, Penn Nation! We kick things off with the No. 3 ranked welterweight in the UFC and super villain extraordinaire, Colby Covington. “Chaos” returns to the show to discuss his slated showdown against Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight strap at UFC 224 in Brazil on May […]
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EXCLUSIVE | After conquering welterweight, Colby Covington plans to go after Whittaker and Nurmagomedov
On May 12, in the co-main event of UFC 224, Colby Covington will head down to Brazil to battle local hero Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight title. As always, Covington is incredibly confident heading into this fight, and promises to dominate dos Anjos in front of his legions of Brazilian fans. “You guys […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington says he’s already received death threats from Brazilian “favela leader”
Shortly after his October defeat of Demian Maia in Sao Paulo, Brazil, welterweight contender Colby Covington went off on an ant-Brazil tirade, referring to the country as “a dump” and its people as “filthy animals.” Needless to say, Covington is not exactly loved in Brazil. All the same, he’ll head back to the country this […]
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Colby Covington says the UFC has guaranteed his safety in Brazil, but Rafael dos Anjos is still in danger
Weeks after our initial report that Colby Covington and Rafael dos Anjos will battle for interim welterweight gold at UFC 224, the bout is now official. One of the most interesting details of this contest is that it will occur in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Covington, of course, is public enemy number-one in the country, […]
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Report | An interim welterweight title fight is in the works for UFC 224
UFC 224, which goes down on May 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has looked like it could be a very big card from the moment it was announced. According to BJPenn.com’s Chris Taylor, who has spoken with multiple sources close to the situation, the card is about to get a whole lot bigger, as […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington has another opponent in mind if he doesn’t get Woodley or RDA
Ever since he defeated former title challenger Demian Maia in October, Colby Covington has felt he is the welterweight division’s number-one contender. Unfortunately for him, the UFC seems to be leaning in the direction of Rafael dos Anjos in the search for champion Tyron Woodley’s next challenger. “I don’t get why UFC wants to do […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Colby Covington issues savage response to “complete joke” Derrick Lewis
On Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis shared his thoughts on UFC welterweight Colby Covington –– and they weren’t exactly positive. “While we’re on the mic, fuck Colby, whatever his name is,” Lewis said. “Fuck you, motherfucker. Just so you hear that. Go ahead and put that out. I heard he […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 73 // Alan Jouban | Sergio Pettis | Colby Covington
BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT! Kicking things off we are joined by Alan “The Brahma” Jouban. Coming off a highlight knockout over Ben Saunders at UFC Orlando over the weekend, Jouban is happy to be back in the win column and take home another fight bonus. Although Alan did break his […]
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Kamaru Usman just wants to beat Colby Covington’s a**, and he’s getting tired of waiting
Kamaru Usman wants to fight Colby Covington. At this point, that could not be any more clear. “The Nigerian Nightmare” has made countless callouts of his welterweight rival on Twitter over the last few weeks. That little bitch don’t want this work. That’s why he won’t say my name. I’ve been waiting on him @seanshelby […]
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VIDEO | Mike Perry to Colby Covington: “What’re you scared of?”
“If he [Colby Covington] crossed it [the line] enough for the UFC to set up the fight and get me the opportunity at the #3 spot in the welterweight division, i’d take it. Give me sixty days to prepare and heal, and i’d love to fight Colby Covington. I don’t back down from anybody, I […]