X-Ray Evidence Reveals Broken Mangled Foot as Colby Covington Confirms Exact Moment of Injury Against Leon Edwards at UFC 296
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Colby Covington has made a stunning revelation concerning his loss at UFC 296. ‘Chaos’ took on welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, at the event, but came up short as he lost via a unanimous decision. This marked Covington’s third unsuccessful attempt at claiming the welterweight title as he had previously lost twice to former champion, Kamaru Usman at UFC 245 and UFC 268.
The fans and experts also criticized his performance in the fight as they felt Covington lacked a sense of urgency. However, in a recent update, Covington has revealed that he suffered a fracture in his foot at the beginning of the fight! He also shared X-ray images to support his claim that his loss against Edwards resulted from the injury and nothing else!
Colby Covington reveals he broke his foot on Leon Edward’s “elbow”
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During a recent interview online, Colby Covington opened up about a significant injury sustained during his UFC 296 clash with Leon Edwards, revealing X-ray evidence of a broken foot. He stated, “I didn’t want to disclose this information till I had the X-rays back home but here they are, here’s the images”
Despite facing challenges during the fight, Covington disclosed that the injury occurred early and hindered his ability to execute his trademark wrestling and pressure tactics. ‘Chaos’ revealed, “…you know I broke my foot right away and couldn’t float off it to use the wrestling and pressure I had planned to use.”
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The interview also delved into the specifics of the injury, with Covington expressing awareness of its severity immediately after he threw a kick that led to the fracture. He stated, “Yeah, I knew straight away it was bad coz it was the first kick I threw, it landed right on his elbow.”
With this news, I think its obvious Colby wins the rematch
Lets set that up and Belal can fight Shavkat on the prelims of that card https://t.co/oV935Oqpop
— Casual MMA (@casualmmainc) February 6, 2024
Covington’s decision to share X-ray evidence added a visual dimension to his explanation, offering fans more insights into the extent of the damage he sustained. The detailed account of the injury and its impact also provides context for Covington’s performance on the night, addressing the criticism he had previously received.
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But as he navigates the aftermath of UFC 296, a former UFC middleweight contender has also revealed his thoughts on a possible route for Covington to find himself back in the title picture soon!
Covington and his path to glory revealed by Michael Bisping
In the aftermath of Colby Covington’s loss to Leon Edwards, Michael Bisping has recently revealed his thoughts on his future in the welterweight division. Despite Covington’s third unsuccessful title bid, Bisping asserted that a potential matchup with undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov may lead to possible title implications for ‘Chaos’!
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Speaking on his YouTube channel, Bisping stated, “But this will blow your mind: If he beats Shavkat Rakhmonov … I’m not saying he gets a title fight, but if he beats Shavkat Rakhmonov, there’s an argument there.”
Bisping’s analysis raised the possibility of Covington’s resurgence in the division, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of MMA and the potential for a fighter’s comeback. The welterweight landscape remains uncertain, and Covington’s next move could shape his future trajectory in the competitive division!
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Do you think Colby Covington will be able to find his way back to title contention? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Edited by:
Joyita Das