
Colby Covington's Excuses and Fearful Striking: Insights from Ben Askren
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.












