Former UFC interim lightweight champion Colby Covington took to social media recently as he criticized the undisputed champion, Kamaru Usman. ‘Chaos’ Covington questioned Usman’s decision to rematch Jorge Masvidal and challenged ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ to a rematch.

“I’m ranked #1 in the world and added a 3rd UFC champion as a victim to my resume in my last fight. You’re beating lightweights and calling out a journeyman with 15 L’s for a rematch after he hasn’t fought in a year since you beat him 50-42. “ShOw Me AcTiViTy!” You’re a bi**h Marty. Show the world some ba**s. Fight me. 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸,” wrote Covington.

Usman fought Covington at UFC 245. After a competitive fight, the champion earned a finish in the dying moments of the last round, but the fight was up for grabs as long as it went. Covington’s skills and heart were in full display as the challenger carried on in full force despite breaking his jaw in the third round of the contest. However, ‘Chaos’ believed the referee’s calls during the fight were questionable and the duo should clash again to decide the better fighter.

Usman also fought ‘Gamebred’ at UFC 251 and earned a dominant decision victory. Masvidal hasn’t competed since, and he will fight again for the belt at UFC 261. So, one can understand the source of Covington’s discontent.

Did Colby Covington deserve to fight for the belt instead of Jorge Masvidal?

‘Chaos’ fought former welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley and earned a 5th round finish over ‘The Chosen One’. Masvidal hasn’t competed since UFC 251. Also, one might argue that despite getting finished, Covington had a more competitive fight against ‘The Nigerian Nightmare‘ and anybody could’ve won the contest.

But ‘Gamebred‘ stepped up on 6 days’ notice last term to save the main event of the first pay-per-view of UFC Fight Island. So, he can claim that he deserves a shot at the belt with a full training camp.

Also, the UFC’s BMF champion is a bigger draw than Covington. So, those factors might have played a role in him getting the shot at the event where fans return for UFC PPVs.

What did you make of Covington’s recent post? Is he acting jealous or does he have a point? Let us know.

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