Colby Covington News
Gilbert Burns isn't sold on Colby Covington's post-UFC 296 injury claims: "He was going everywhere here"
Fernando Quiles - February 8, 2024
Gilbert Burns has called Colby Covington’s foot injury into question. Covington was widely panned for his performance against Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 296 in late 2023. “Chaos” didn’t have the forward pressure that he’s been known for throughout his pro MMA career. Many, including UFC CEO Dana White, wondered if being largely inactive prior to the welterweight title fight cost Covington an undisputed UFC championship.
Colby Covington reveals his future plans in the UFC's welterweight division
Harry Kettle - February 7, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington has given fans an insight into what he may have planned next in his mixed martial arts career. At UFC 296, Colby Covington suffered a pretty humbling loss to Leon Edwards. He was beaten in pretty much every department, failing to make any real impact on ‘Rocky’ throughout the bout.
Colby Covington responds after being labeled “slow and old” by UFC CEO Dana White
Susan Cox - February 6, 2024
Colby Covington is responding after being labeled ‘slow and old’ by UFC CEO Dana White. UFC 296 took place last December and saw Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) vs. Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) in the main event welterweight title bout. The result was a unanimous decision victory for ‘Rocky’.
Colby Covington shares x-ray evidence of the injury that hindered his performance at UFC 296
Susan Cox - February 6, 2024
Colby Covington is sharing x-ray evidence of the injury that hindered his performance at UFC 296. UFC 296 took place last December and saw Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) go down to defeat against Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) in a welterweight bout. With the unanimous decision victory, Edwards would retain the UFC welterweight title.
Michael Bisping explains how Colby Covington could earn a fourth title shot in short order: "If you want to become the man, you gotta beat the man"
Chris Taylor - February 2, 2024
Michael Bisping believes Colby Covington could be one win away from a fourth UFC title shot if he plays his cards right. Covington (17-4 MMA) is of course coming off a lopsided unanimous decision loss to reigning welterweight kingpin Leon Edwards back at UFC 296. That setback marked the third time that ‘Chaos’ has come up short in his quest to become the promotion’s undisputed welterweight champion.
Geoff Neal says Colby Covington should be removed from the UFC rankings if he turns down Shavkat Rakhmonov: “He's like bottlenecking the top of the division”
Harry Kettle - February 2, 2024
Geoff Neal has given his thoughts on Colby Covington’s future if he chooses not to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov. In the final PPV event of 2023, Colby Covington came up short. He failed in his attempt to capture the UFC welterweight championship from Leon Edwards, dropping a convincing decision loss.
Sean Strickland takes aim at "fraudulent" Colby Covington
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2024
Sean Strickland has taken a shot at Colby Covington. Strickland and Covington haven’t seen eye-to-eye for quite some time, but after ‘Chaos’ brought up Leon Edwards’ deceased father at UFC 296, their rivalry only escalated. Covington ripped Strickland for his comments about women and also said ‘Tarzan’ moved up to middleweight because he couldn’t hang with the “real division” of welterweight.
Joe Rogan believes Colby Covington’s brash trash talk “backfired” at UFC 296
Susan Cox - January 15, 2024
Joe Rogan believes Colby Covington’s brash trash talk ‘backfired’ at UFC 296. UFC 296 saw Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) in a welterweight title fight against Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) this past December. The result was a unanimous decision victory for ‘Rocky’.
John McCarthy thinks Colby Covington won’t ever “reach that pinnacle” following loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296: “Did you see who he called out?”
Harry Kettle - January 4, 2024
MMA analyst John McCarthy isn’t convinced that Colby Covington will ever reach the championship level after his loss at UFC 296. Last month at UFC 296, Colby Covington fell short in his attempt to claim the UFC welterweight championship. He lost via unanimous decision to Leon Edwards in a bout that was largely dominated by the reigning champion from Birmingham, England. In the aftermath of the contest, fans and pundits alike were quick to criticize ‘Chaos’ for the way he fought.
Colby Covington responds to 'complete scrub' Michael Chandler after prelim comment: "I'm an all-time great!"
Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2023
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington is unhappy with Michael Chandler. ‘Chaos’ is fresh off his return to the octagon at UFC 296 earlier this month. For Colby Covington, the bout was his first in well over a year, and it didn’t go well. Facing Leon Edwards in the main event of the pay-per-view offering from Las Vegas, he was dominated. The sight of Covington losing was a delight to some, including Michael Chandler.
Colby Covington doubles down on comments about Ian Machado Garry’s marriage: “I'd be honoured to settle that”
Susan Cox - December 28, 2023
Colby Covington is doubling down on the comments he’s made regarding Ian Machado Garry’s marriage. Covington (17-4 MMA) is licking his wounds after his unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) at UFC 296 on December 16th. The main event welterweight title fight saw ‘Rocky’ retain the belt.
Fight fans sound off on Colby Covington for latest excuse regarding his UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2023
Fight fans aren’t pleased with Colby Covington’s latest excuse following his defeat to Leon Edwards at UFC 296. Last weekend in the main event of UFC 296, Colby Covington fell to a unanimous decision loss at the hands of Leon Edwards. It wasn’t particularly close, either, with many believing that Covington put in one of the worst performances of his career.
Colby Covington reveals plans to run for political office after retirement: "Governor of Florida"
Josh Evanoff - December 21, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington is almost ready to fully move into the world of politics. ‘Chaos’ is fresh off his return at UFC 296 on Saturday night against Leon Edwards. The build to the fight was intense, as Colby Covington repeatedly mocked the death of the British fighter’s father. However, all of that trash talk was for naught. On fight night, ‘Rocky’ dominated, winning by unanimous decision.
Colby Covington says Leon Edwards' dad is "the same level of bad guy" as Adolf Hitler
Cole Shelton - December 21, 2023
Colby Covington believes Leon Edwards’ deceased father is on the same level of bad as Adolf Hitler. At the UFC 296 press conference, Covington took aim at Edwards’ dad who was murdered, saying he would bring the Brit to hell so he could say hi to him. Edwards immediately threw a water bottle at Covington and stood up as the two had to be separated by security guards.
Colby Covington claims he broke his foot in the opening minute of his fight with Leon Edwards at UFC 296
Susan Cox - December 21, 2023
Colby Covington is now claiming he broke his foot in the opening minute of his fight with Leon Edwards at UFC 296. UFC 296 saw Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) defeat Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) by unanimous decision in the main event welterweight title fight. Edwards would remain the UFC welterweight champion.
Colby Covington was not impressed with Sean Strickland’s cageside brawl at UFC 296: “He’s a liability to the company”
Harry Kettle - December 21, 2023
Colby Covington wasn’t too impressed by Sean Strickland’s cageside brawl at UFC 296 last weekend. While Colby Covington may have featured in the main event of UFC 296, he may not have been the biggest story coming out of the show. In addition to Leon Edwards’ victory, there was a pretty good promo for UFC 297 next month.
Craig Jones reveals the “valuable lesson” Colby Covington taught fight fans at UFC 296
Susan Cox - December 20, 2023
Craig Jones is revealing the ‘valuable lesson’ that Colby Covington taught fight fans at UFC 296. UFC 296 took place this past Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kenny Florian refutes the idea that Colby Covington ‘didn’t show up’ at UFC 296: “So many people don't really know what they're watching”
Susan Cox - December 20, 2023
Kenny Florian is refuting the idea that Colby Covington ‘didn’t show up’ at UFC 296. The main event welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) and Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) occurred last Saturday, December 16th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The result was a unanimous decision victory for the 32-year-old Edwards.