Colby Covington provokes Paddy Pimblett and projects the young prospect’s future: ‘It will never be top-30’

C. Covington and P. Pimblett are UFC highlights (Photo: Instagram/@ufc)

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Even while going through a delicate moment in his career, the controversial Colby Covington continues to provoke other Ultimate fighters. In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', the former welterweight (up to 77,1kg) challenger provoked English prospect Paddy Pimblett and guaranteed that he will never reach the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg).

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“ Paddy Pimblett …if he didn’t have a bowl haircut and an accent, nobody would care about Paddy. That’s the only reason they like him, it’s a bowl haircut and an accent. He’s not even a good fighter. He’ll never be a top-30 fighter. The closest he’ll get to fighting for a world title is if he kneels down and comes and smells my crotch,” said Colby.

Signed by the UFC in 2021, Paddy Pimblett has won all five of his fights in the organization, however, he has been criticized for his below-average performance in his last two bouts, against Jared Gordon , where he had a controversial performance, and against Tony Ferguson . At 28 years old, the English prospect has a record of 21 wins and three losses in MMA.

Ranked fifth in the welterweight division, Covington is coming off a loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 , where he fought for the title for the third time. The outspoken American has a record of 17 wins and four losses in the sport.

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