Colby Covington will get the next crack at Kamaru Usman’s welterweight title according to UFC president Dana White. Covington comfortably outpointed Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark this past weekend and the wheels were in motion right away as he and Usman talked trash to each other during the post-fight show. Many previously believed there was […]
Colby Covington will get the next crack at Kamaru Usman’s welterweight title according to UFC president Dana White.
Covington comfortably outpointed Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark this past weekend and the wheels were in motion right away as he and Usman talked trash to each other during the post-fight show.
Many previously believed there was a chance Jorge Masvidal would get the next title shot over Covington. However, that is no longer the case:
“Yeah, that’s why I put Covington on ESPN against a guy like Lawler,” White said when asked if Covington would receive the next title shot. “You can say whatever you want about Covington, you don’t like him, you don’t this, that, or whatever. He put on a clinic against Lawler, who is a beast.
“Lawler’s been in all the big fights — former world champion, hits like a truck and Colby completely shut him down. His cardio was impressive and the way that he beat Lawler was even more impressive.”
So if that’s the case, where does that leave Masvidal?
Chael Sonnen believes it opens up the possibility of that Conor McGregor fight. And while “Gamebred” and his management have stated that they only want him to face the Irishman next or get a title shot, White has his own plans:
“You can’t make ultimatums,” White responded when asked about Masvidal. “We’re going to offer him a fight, and if he accepts the fight, he does and if he doesn’t, he doesn’t.”
Masvidal’s co-manager Abraham Kawa would respond soon after:
Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are on a collision course. The top UFC welterweights got into a heated confrontation after last weekend’s UFC Newark. It got to the point that security had to stand in between them. They’ll now move on to a …
Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are on a collision course. The top UFC welterweights got into a heated confrontation after last weekend’s UFC Newark. It got to the point that security had to stand in between them. They’ll now move on to a perceived title bout later this year. The fight will expectedly feature a […]
Colby Covington dominated Robbie Lawler for five full rounds (highlights) in the main event of last weekend’s UFC Newark. ‘Chaos’ threw a record number of strikes at Lawler. He only landed just over a third of those strikes, but it ke…
Colby Covington dominated Robbie Lawler for five full rounds (highlights) in the main event of last weekend’s UFC Newark. ‘Chaos’ threw a record number of strikes at Lawler. He only landed just over a third of those strikes, but it kept ‘Ruthless’ working. Covington also mixed in 18 takedown attempts, landing 10 and keeping Lawler […]
Jorge Masvidal caught wind of Colby Covington’s recent UFC Newark post-fight comments and was not impressed. Following his win over Robbie Lawler this past weekend, Covington took a shot at UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes, who also happens to be close friends with Lawler. “Let’s talk about the lesson we learned tonight,” Covington said. […]
Jorge Masvidal caught wind of Colby Covington’s recent UFC Newark post-fight comments and was not impressed.
Following his win over Robbie Lawler this past weekend, Covington took a shot at UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes, who also happens to be close friends with Lawler.
“Let’s talk about the lesson we learned tonight,” Covington said. “It’s a strong lesson that Robbie should’ve learned from his good buddy Matt Hughes. You stay off the tracks when the train’s coming through, junior. Don’t matter if there’s a Trump train or the Colby train, get out the way!”
Many in the mixed martial arts world were shocked by the comments. Hughes would react himself soon after, and to his credit, took it in stride. However, in a recent live stream Q&A, Masvidal said the comments were not even remotely funny.
“He did? I didn’t see that,” Masvidal said (via MMA News). “That’s not even remotely funny. That’s the stupidest sh*t I’ve ever heard if that’s real. …Super distasteful. Whatever, that’s kinda stupid of him.”
Masvidal and Covington were former roommates and training partners, and despite the latter’s claim that they are still best friends, it appears that things have become a little hostile between the two. However, it should come as no surprise either as the pair are on a collision course.
The viewership numbers for last weekend’s (Sat., August 3, 2019) UFC on ESPN 5 from Newark, New Jersey, are in. MMA Junkie’s John Morgan tweeted that UFC officials informed him the event averaged 680,000 viewers, peaking at 945,000 during t…
The viewership numbers for last weekend’s (Sat., August 3, 2019) UFC on ESPN 5 from Newark, New Jersey, are in. MMA Junkie’s John Morgan tweeted that UFC officials informed him the event averaged 680,000 viewers, peaking at 945,000 during the Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler main event: “According to UFC officials, UFC on ESPN 5 […]
If you’re a fan of professional wrestling, you likely recognized Colby Covington’s walkout song over the weekend. “Chaos” walked out to WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle’s longtime theme, as chants of “You Suck,” the same chants fans across the world chanted at Angle over the years, rang throughout the Prudential Center. Covington would eventually […]
If you’re a fan of professional wrestling, you likely recognized Colby Covington’s walkout song over the weekend.
“Chaos” walked out to WWE Hall Of Famer Kurt Angle’s longtime theme, as chants of “You Suck,” the same chants fans across the world chanted at Angle over the years, rang throughout the Prudential Center. Covington would eventually leave Newark with a lopsided unanimous decision win over former UFC welterweight king Robbie Lawler.
Now, he’s expected to challenge Kamaru Usman for the 170-pound strap next. Unfortunately, an injury to his eye could delay the contest. Despite that, speaking on “The Ariel Helwani MMA Show” this week, Covington opened up a bit more about walking out to Kurt Angle’s WWE theme.
Covington noted he got his American Top Team (ATT) teammate and WWE star Bobby Lashley to get Angle’s blessing for Covington to use the theme. He also teased a meeting with professional wrestling billionaire tycoon Vince McMahon, revealing his aspirations to become a simultaneous UFC and WWE champion.
“Absolutely man, that was the greatest walkout in the history of this sport, second to none,” Covington said. “The energy and the electricity going through the arena when I walked out to that song was just amazing. And I got to give a big shout out to Kurt Angle, for giving me the blessing to be able to use that song, was so generous of him.
“I’m very thankful to him. And also to Bobby Lashley for asking Kurt Angle if I could have the blessing to use his song. So big thank you to those guys, and Vince McMahon I’m going to see you soon man. I’m getting that WWE belt and I’m going to have this UFC belt. I’m going to be a two-sport World Champion.”
Brock Lesnar is the only ever athlete who has bounced back-and-forth from WWE and the UFC while working for both companies at the same time. However, Lesnar has never held both a WWE and UFC title simultaneously. Covington has yet to sit down with UFC brass to determine if he’d be allowed to cross over but believes the Las Vegas-based promotion recognizes good business when they see it.
“We haven’t had that sit down talk yet, but I think they’re gonna realize it’s good for business,” Covington said. “To be able to cross over and go back-and-forth. I mean, Brock Lesnar did it, so why can’t I do it?”
As for the Kurt Angle theme, Covington confirmed it will be his new regular walkout song in the UFC moving forward.
“Nah, that’s going to be my new song,” Covington admitted. “Everybody knows I’m the most handyman in all of sports. I mean, it’s just so fitting for me, you know? Just hearing the crowd yell, “You suck! You suck!” There’s nothing more American than that. And what I represent, you know, being a Trump supporter, everybody hates us. Everybody hates a winner. So I’m going to give them what they want.”
What do you think about Covington’s WWE aspirations?