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Colby covington may be close to returning to the UFC octagon. He hasn't fought since your defeat No. UFC Tampa, held in December 2024, the American revealed that he is already in negotiations with the organization to schedule his return in 2025.
In an interview with Helen Yee, the former welterweight (up to 77 kg) title challenger said he wants to fight preferably in October or November, but does not rule out December as an option, with the possibility of fighting in Las Vegas.
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"I've been talking to Hunter Campbell, and we're targeting October, November. Maybe November at Madison Square Garden, but wherever Hunter and the UFC decide, I'll be ready. If they need to put me in December at T-Mobile Arena, then December in Vegas seems good. But I want to get in there as soon as possible and with a full camp. Last time, I didn't have a full camp, so I want a full camp against anyone in the world: let's go, Hunter and the UFC," said Covington.
For this return, Covington's main target is Paddy Pimblett, with whom he had a disagreement backstage at an event in Miami in April. The American said the British man's provocations increased his interest in the fight. If he fails to secure the bout against Pimblett, Gilbert Burns appears as an alternative.
“The fight against Paddy Pimblett It's very interesting to me. In Miami, he was talking shit... Man, move up a weight class. Go up to 77 pounds. Paddy? You're trash. You're a character. Your English accent and your bowl haircut are the only reason people know you, so let's make this happen, Paddy. If I can't fight Paddy, maybe Gilbert Burns.”, said Covington.
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