Colby Covington is about to step into one of the biggest matches of his career. But the infamous noise maker is focused on numerous other contenders, including a champion from another division. ‘Chaos’ will be challenging Leon Edwards for the welterweight title at UFC 296, so had he called out Islam Makhachev, perhaps in a strategic move.
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Colby Covington had a strategy in mind
Covington is one of the UFC’s most proficient trash talkers. That much is already known. So was it surprising when he called out the lightweight champion whilst preparing to fight Edwards? Yes and no. Anyone in range could be on Covington’s radar. It just so happened to be that Makhachev was an easy target because a fight with him would be difficult to arrange with the weight difference.
“He ain’t really going to come out here and fight. He’s another guy that he’s going to run his mouth, try and hype up a fight, but he’s never going to actually step up and do it.” Covington had said when Makhachev expressed his desire to be a dual division champ. Now, Chael Sonnen believes he knows what the callout was all about.
Covington’s preparations are in order
Recently, Colby Covington took to his socials to show the fans how he’s been preparing for the fight outside of sparring and training. The fighter went to find some motivation and morale boost by meeting his idol, former president of the US, Donald Trump.
Covington had eagerly put Trump’s mugshot on a white blazer and he proceeded to get it signed by him. Trump wished him all the luck in the world and hoped he’d win. Perhaps with all the training and the morale boost, Covington can finally get the title away from ‘Rocky’. What are your thoughts on his odds? Let us know in the comments.
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