UFC star Colby Covington has revealed two potential fighters that he may face in his return to the cage.
As we all know, Colby Covington is a reasonably controversial fighter. Over time he’s executed and mentioned a whole lot of issues which have left the plenty questioning whether or not or not he’s truly genuine compared to a whole lot of his fellow fighters. At this level, ‘Chaos’ nonetheless has some inventory on the elite stage, however no person actually is aware of how a lot.
Within the wake of his defeats to Leon Edwards and Joaquin Buckley, questions arose concerning the long-term way forward for Colby Covington. In a current interview, although, he made it clear that he’s planning on returning, and he has a couple of doable opponents in thoughts – in addition to a timeline.
Colby Covington considers doable future opponents
I’ve been speaking to Hunter Campbell, and we’re on the lookout for October, November,” Covington informed Helen Yee. “Possibly November in (Madison Sq.) Backyard, however wherever Hunter decides and the UFC, I’ll be prepared.
“If they should push me to December within the T-Cellular (Enviornment), then December in Vegas sounds good. However I wish to get in there as quickly as doable and with a full coaching camp. I didn’t get a full coaching camp final time, so full coaching camp in opposition to anyone on the planet: Let’s go Hunter and UFC.”
The Paddy Pimblett battle is tremendous fascinating to me,” Covington mentioned. “In Miami, he was speaking sh*t, operating his mouth backstage like I wasn’t even him or speaking to him, and he desires to begin some sh*t. He’s been saying some sh*t.
“He was saying in an interview the opposite day that his physician mentioned he had liver failure for slicing to 155. Dude, come up a weight class. Come as much as 170. Why are you being a weight bully, Paddy? You’re a bum. You’re a gimmick. Your English accent and your little bowl minimize is the one cause individuals know you, so let’s get it going, Paddy. If I can’t get Paddy, possibly Gilbert Burns.
Quotes through MMA Junkie