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Colby Covington reflects on his struggles after losing his third attempt at the UFC title against Leon Edwards at UFC 296. Despite the setback, Covington is determined to re-enter the title picture and will face Joaquin Buckley in the upcoming UFC on ESPN 63 event. Covington, who has not fought since the loss, has focused on personal and professional growth, aiming to prove himself as a top contender once again.
Michael Bisping has suggested that Leon Edwards, a 'forgotten' fighter, should step in to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 after Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a bone infection. Bisping believes Edwards, who lost his title to Muhammad, could benefit from this opportunity. Meanwhile, Rakhmonov is open to fighting Kamaru Usman for an interim title, as negotiations continue to find a replacement opponent.
UFC 300's main event will feature Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill, with Dana White revealing that Leon Edwards accepted three different opponents but ultimately didn't make the card. White emphasized the difficulty in stacking three consecutive pay-per-view cards and praised Pereira's rapid rise in the UFC, while expressing confidence in Hill's recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
Khamzat Chimaev has debunked rumors of his potential return at UFC 300, stating that he will not fight during Ramadan, which coincides with the event. Despite previous speculation of a matchup against welterweight champion Leon Edwards, Chimaev has ruled himself out of the historic show, expressing a desire to fight in Saudi Arabia instead. His decision is influenced by his observance of Ramadan, during which he will not be able to undergo a training camp while fasting.
Ben Askren expresses confusion over Colby Covington's strategy in his recent loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296, suggesting that Covington was afraid of Edwards' striking. Askren believes that Covington's best chance for victory would have been to utilize his cardio, secure takedowns, and maintain top control. He also suggests potential matchups for Covington, including a fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov, who defeated Stephen Thompson on the same night. Askren concludes that if Covington were to beat Rakhmonov, it could potentially earn him another shot at the title.
Colby Covington, a supporter of former President Donald Trump and a UFC fighter, continues to face backlash for his controversial comments about Leon Edwards' murdered father. Covington initially claimed bias from judges due to his political views, then stated he broke his foot during the fight. However, he doubled down on his previous remarks, stating that Edwards' father was "that same level of bad guy" as Adolf Hitler. Covington's comments have been widely condemned, and it is unlikely that his new comparison will change the opinions of his critics.
Colby Covington, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, continues to face backlash for his controversial comments about Leon Edwards' murdered father. Covington initially claimed bias from judges due to his political views, then doubled down on his remarks about Edwards' father, calling him a "bad guy" comparable to Adolf Hitler. Covington's comments have been widely condemned, and it is unlikely that his new comparison will change detractors' opinions.
Colby Covington claims he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds of his welterweight fight against Leon Edwards at UFC 296. Covington alleges that his foot hit Edwards' elbow, causing the injury. He believes the foot injury limited his mobility and affected his performance throughout the fight, which he ultimately lost. Covington's claims come after initially citing ring rust as a reason for his lackluster performance.
Colby Covington, who initially claimed biased judges due to his support for Donald Trump as the reason for his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296, has now added a broken foot as another contributing factor. Covington stated that he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds of the fight, which affected his performance. Despite his injury, Covington fought the full 25 minutes. However, there was no indication of his injury during the broadcast. Covington did not mention the foot injury during his post-fight news conference but continued to assert that the judges were biased against him due to his Trump support.
Retired UFC fighter Kenny Florian defends Colby Covington against criticism following his poor performance against Leon Edwards, stating that many fans don't understand the intricacies of fighting. Florian attributes Covington's struggles to Edwards' exceptional footwork and ability to manage distance, making it difficult for Covington to engage. He highlights that Edwards' slick style may be misunderstood by some fans as boring, but it remains a challenge for opponents. Despite Edwards' impressive performance, Covington's inability to adapt and counter was a significant failure in what could be his final title shot.
Colby Covington, following his loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296, has added a broken foot claim as another reason for his defeat. Covington initially blamed biased judges due to his support for Donald Trump, but now claims that breaking his foot in the first 30 seconds of the fight affected his performance. Despite throwing several kicks, none of them landed cleanly, and Covington believes his foot hitting Edwards' elbow caused the injury. He fought the entire 25-minute bout but appeared to limp and shake his foot at the end of the first round. Covington did not mention the injury during his post-fight news conference and continued to emphasize the judges' bias against him.
After Leon Edwards defeated Colby Covington at UFC 296, the talk of who he will defend his Welterweight title against next has been ongoing. Belal Muhammad has firmly established himself as the No. 1 contender with his ranking and 10-fight unbeaten streak, but Edwards has shown disinterest in a rematch. Muhammad expressed frustration, citing Edwards' previous experience of being brushed off before his title shot. Edwards finally agreed to the fight, though he continued to troll Muhammad. The potential rematch could take place at UFC 300 in April 2024.
Welterweight champion Leon Edwards is willing to rematch Belal Muhammad, despite his coach preferring Gilbert Burns as the next opponent. Muhammad accuses Edwards of being scared, but Edwards dismisses the notion and says fighting Muhammad would be "easy work." UFC CEO Dana White has not confirmed Muhammad as the next contender.
Leon Edwards' coach, Dave Lovell, expressed a preference for Gilbert Burns over Belal Muhammad as the next title challenger for Edwards in the UFC Welterweight division. Lovell believes Burns brings more to the table and would make for a more compelling pay-per-view matchup. While Muhammad has earned his contendership, Lovell feels Burns has the potential to be a stronger opponent for Edwards. The decision ultimately rests with UFC CEO Dana White, who has not yet announced the next challenger for Edwards.
Leon Edwards' coach, Dave Lovell, expressed a preference for a fight against Gilbert Burns over Belal Muhammad as the next challenger for the UFC welterweight title. Lovell believes Burns brings more to the table and highlights Edwards' previous dominance over Muhammad before their no-contest due to an eye poke. While Belal Muhammad is deserving of a title shot, Lovell feels Burns should have a couple more wins before being considered a contender. UFC CEO Dana White has not confirmed Muhammad as the next challenger, leaving Lovell uncertain about the opponent. The UFC has contacted Edwards' team about a possible return bout in April at UFC 300, which Lovell believes would be a good timeline for Edwards.