Colby at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/colbycovmma
Having not competed in the UFC since 2024, Colby covington He is focused on staying active competing in the RAF. For the wrestling organization, 'Chaos' has already fought two matches this season, put on a show in both and wants more. So much so that, last Saturday (28), in Florida (USA), the veteran, on a high in the mats, already added two more big names to his extensive list of rivals and potential fights.
After dominating Dillon Danis and winning by technical superiority, the former interim UFC welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) wasted no time and challenged the retired fighter. Chris WeidmanThe 41-year-old is returning to his roots to face him. It's worth noting that, like Covington, the former middleweight king (up to 83,9 kg) of the company excelled in wrestling before focusing on MMA and has always been proud to represent the United States in competitions.
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“I want Weidman. Let’s find out who the real American is right here on the mat at Real American Freestyle. Get off your couch and get your lunch ready, because it’s going to be a long night, Weidman. Let’s find out who the real All American is,” the fighter said in the post-victory interview on the mat.
And it didn't stop there. Always ready to put on big fights against important athletes, the bad boy also turned his attention to... Arman TsarukyanInterestingly, along with Colby, the Armenian has been shining in the RAF and has two wins. However, the American doesn't want to face the UFC's top lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) fighter solely because of his success on the mat.
A member of the 'American Top Team' academy for years, Covington claimed he beat Tsarukyan in wrestling training. In turn, the Armenian denied having done any training with 'Chaos' and mocked him, saying he had never seen him at the establishment and promised to beat him up at the RAF. Upon learning of the athlete's challenge, the American accepted and...
“Yeah, let’s go. I’d love to beat him up and bury him, pull his underwear, shove him in a closet. I like the support he has. It’s a great prospect. I think it’s a great story. We even trained together at American Top Team. So, I think it’s the perfect fight. But the UFC needs to approve it,” the fighter said at the post-RAF 7 press conference.
“So, as long as the UFC authorizes it, we can make it happen. But right now, the UFC is blocking it. So, I’m going to talk to Hunter Campbell when the UFC comes to Miami in a few weeks and we’re going to sort this out, because this is the fight the fans want, that RAF deserves, and it’s the biggest fight we can make,” he concluded.
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Colby covingtonChaos, 38, is a veteran of MMA who made his mark in the UFC welterweight division. The American was the interim champion of the category and fought for the undisputed title on three occasions. Currently, 'Chaos' is ranked 15th in the division.
The athlete began his career in the sport in 2012 and debuted in the company in 2014. In the sport, the wrestler built a record of 17 wins and five losses. His main triumphs were against Demian Maia, Jorge masvidal, Rafael dos Anjos, Robbie Lawler e Tyron woodley.
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