Colby Covington is currently basking in the glory of a direct title shot against Leon Edwards. Despite a year-long hiatus from the octagon. He’s on cloud nine, reveling in the opportunity to showcase his skills once again. However, this decision from Dana White has not been well-received by the MMA world, with severe backlash coming from all corners.
Despite the criticism, the UFC president remains adamant about making Edwards vs. Covington happen. In fact, ‘Chaos’ was recently spotted in the gym with UFC lightweight fighter Natan Levy, which could be a result of the two training together. The picture of them together has sparked a new question – whether the former UFC interim welterweight champion can cut down to 155 lbs.
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In response, fans believe that he certainly could, but most of the responses come with a caveat – why he shouldn’t or wouldn’t.
Fans speak up about whether Colby Covington can get down to 155
The Twitter picture of Colby Covington hanging out with 155’er Natan Levy has sparked a question among fight enthusiasts – can Covington make the cut to 155? While many have faith in his ability to do so, others have put forth their reasons why he perhaps won’t go down that road.
y’all think Colby Covington could make 155?? pic.twitter.com/JCnrwriAWY
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 21, 2023
Although Colby Covington isn’t a very huge welterweight fighter, it may seem that it wouldn’t be challenging for him to cut the weight. But the fans in the comment section speak up on how it could impact him and whether that’s a possibility.
Check out the reactions it garnered from the fight fans:
Some saw no trouble for Covington in doing so:
If he really wanted to, yeah.
— ColbyBot (@ColbyBotV2) April 21, 2023
He can easily make 55
— zack (@dezhoe) April 21, 2023
Wherein others put forth that he can, but what could be the consequences:
He could, but relies on his cardio and doesn't want a significant cut.
— Pig Lord MMA (@Piglordmma) April 21, 2023
He can but doesn't and that's what I respect about him. He's fighting bigger dudes at 170 and is at the top still. Also prolly why he has a gas tank
— LdeeNDacut (@beachsand503) April 21, 2023
Yes he could’ve started his career at welterweight. I think if he cuts down to 155lbs it probably won’t be much for Colby
— Jay Smoove (@barstowroo) April 21, 2023
And this fan has no doubt in it after Islam Makhachev did cut down the weight:
The fact that Islam makes 155 gives me the belief that any WW can😭😭
— JJ🧸 (@YoursTrulyJJ) April 21, 2023
He’d probably deplete himself too much and his abilities would take a hit ( just a guess )
— Mike (@TacoEata) April 21, 2023
Easily but he’s not a weight bully like everyone else
— Noah (@NoahFlaharty91) April 21, 2023
Easily, but he's scared of Makhachev
— We don't have de capacity 😢 (@crymoreloserz) April 21, 2023
However, with a title shot secured, it seems highly unlikely that Covington will be moving down to the lightweight division anytime soon. He’s in a prime position to showcase his skills and prove himself in the octagon. Moreover, he has never changed weight classes before, so it doesn’t seem like he will be experimenting in that area.
Do you think Colby Covington could cut down to 155 if required? Let us know in the comments below.
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