Colby Covington Feels He’ll Get More Credit if he Finishes Dong Hyun Kim

Colby Covington is getting the match-up he’s been asking for. He’ll meet Dong Hyun Kim this Saturday night (June 17) inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. It’ll be part of the main card of UFC Fight Night 111. Covington told MMAJunkie.com that he wants to prove he’s an elite fighter against Kim: “This is […]

Colby Covington is getting the match-up he’s been asking for. He’ll meet Dong Hyun Kim this Saturday night (June 17) inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. It’ll be part of the main card of UFC Fight Night 111. Covington told MMAJunkie.com that he wants to prove he’s an elite fighter against Kim: “This is […]

Quote: USADA Changed Everything For RDA

Rafael dos Anjos is all set to make his welterweight debut, and he may already have a fight lined up after his upcoming bout with Tarec Saffiedine passes. ‘RDA’s’ last Octagon appearance saw him suffer a first round knockout loss to Eddie Alvarez in which he dropped his then-lightweight title. The Brazilian later revealed that

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Rafael dos Anjos is all set to make his welterweight debut, and he may already have a fight lined up after his upcoming bout with Tarec Saffiedine passes.

‘RDA’s’ last Octagon appearance saw him suffer a first round knockout loss to Eddie Alvarez in which he dropped his then-lightweight title. The Brazilian later revealed that he planned to move up to the 170-pound weight class, as the cut to 155 pounds lately has been too strenuous.

UFC welterweight Colby Covington had campaigned for some time to welcome dos Anjos to the welterweight division, but he was instead granted a bout with No. 7-ranked Dong Hyun Kim while ‘RDA’ was booked against Saffiedine. Dos Anjos and Covington may not be competing against each other this time around, but they will be on the same card from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on June 17th.

During a recent press conference to promote the event in Singapore, Covington spoke on his attempts to welcome dos Anjos to welterweight and noted that he is happy with the fight he wound up getting as it brings him one step closer to the UFC title (quotes via MMA Fighting):

“I got a bigger fight, a better fight,” Covington said. “So, he’s scared. He knows he’s scared, so this is the next best option. A tougher opponent, a guy that’s going to get me closer to the title. I’m the most feared guy in the game right now. I scare the ink out of pens.”

The former lightweight champ got the opportunity to respond to Covington’s claims, and said that he believed ‘Chaos’ was a Bellator fighter when he saw him throwing shots at him on social media, and had no idea who he was:

“I have nothing to say,” dos Anjos said. “I’m a former lightweight champion. I thought this gentleman was a Bellator fighter when he was attacking me on social media. I didn’t know who he was. And I think this kind of new generation of MMA fighters, they’re trying to get attention by talking.”

Covington would interrupt dos Anjos and claim that the Brazilian is just mad because the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) changed the game for him:

“USADA changed the game for him,” Covington said.  “So he’s just mad.”

rafael dos anjosDos Anjos then called out the ‘new generation’ for trying to be too much like Conor McGregor and get recognition off of their ability to smack talk on the mic. He prefers to be known for his work inside of the Octagon:

“This new generation is trying,” dos Anjos continued. “I think there’s only one Conor McGregor. You’ve got to be yourself. You can’t try to copy somebody else. Just be yourself.”

“I didn’t even know who this guy (Covington) was before he [started talking trash],” dos Anjos said. “People know who he is because he’s talking trash, and I don’t think that’s the way to get people to know you. I prefer to show my skills in Octagon.”

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Colby Covington: ‘USADA Changed The Game For Rafael dos Anjos’

Colby Covington is looking to make a name for himself at the expense of a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder. Covington is set to compete against Dong Hyun Kim as part of the UFC Fight Night 111 card. The event will take place on June 17 inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. […]

Colby Covington is looking to make a name for himself at the expense of a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder. Covington is set to compete against Dong Hyun Kim as part of the UFC Fight Night 111 card. The event will take place on June 17 inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. […]

UFC Fight Night 111: “Stun Gun” vs. Colby Covington Added to Singapore Event

UFC Fight Night 111’s card in Singapore now has the addition of a competitive welterweight matchup in Colby Covington and Dong Hyun Kim. UFC officials announced on Wednesday that Kim and Covington (who earlier announced that he would be fighting Kim) will fight it out on June 17 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. […]

UFC Fight Night 111’s card in Singapore now has the addition of a competitive welterweight matchup in Colby Covington and Dong Hyun Kim. UFC officials announced on Wednesday that Kim and Covington (who earlier announced that he would be fighting Kim) will fight it out on June 17 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. […]

Colby Covington Says Next Fight is Against Dong Hyun Kim

If all goes as planned, Colby Covington will be facing Dong Hyun Kim next. The American Top Team welterweight prospect confirmed the fight plans on Twitter Monday night. Waiting on dong Hyun Kim to see if he accepts the challenge. Everything good on my side. https://t.co/9wUeMpDGBD — Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) April 4, 2017 Covington (11-1) […]

If all goes as planned, Colby Covington will be facing Dong Hyun Kim next. The American Top Team welterweight prospect confirmed the fight plans on Twitter Monday night. Waiting on dong Hyun Kim to see if he accepts the challenge. Everything good on my side. https://t.co/9wUeMpDGBD — Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) April 4, 2017 Covington (11-1) […]

UFC Fighter Literally Begging on Street For Chance to Compete

Colby Covington has taken to the streets in hopes of getting a fight. The UFC welterweight contender isn’t out searching for some random person to punish. Instead, he’s trying to figure out why everyone in his division is ducking him. Drastic times call for drastic measures @ufc . How am I suppose to eat if […]

Colby Covington has taken to the streets in hopes of getting a fight. The UFC welterweight contender isn’t out searching for some random person to punish. Instead, he’s trying to figure out why everyone in his division is ducking him. Drastic times call for drastic measures @ufc . How am I suppose to eat if […]