Colby Covington News
Colby Covington on Tyron Woodley fight: “If he doesn’t leave on a stretcher I didn’t do my job”
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020
Colby Covington makes it clear he plans on finishing Tyron Woodley. Covington and Woodley have had a rivalry for a long time. Many thought they would fight in 2018 when Woodley was the champ. Yet, a scrap between them never came to fruition due to different reasons. But, they are now reported to meet in the main event of an ESPN card on Sept. 19.
Tyron Woodley reacts to Colby Covington booking, makes prediction for fight
Tom Taylor - August 11, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is fired about his upcoming fight with his arch rival Colby Covington. Woodley shared his first reaction to this booking, which is expected to headline a UFC card on September 19, on his official Instagram account.
Tyron Woodley updates on negotiations for "the biggest fight" of his career
Tom Taylor - August 3, 2020
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has provided an update on the negotiations for his fight with Colby Covington, which he views as “the biggest fight” of his entire career. Woodley and Covington have been linked to a fight for several weeks, but as of yet, the bout still isn’t official.
Video | Colby Covington stars in Bang Energy commercial
Harry Kettle - July 24, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington continues to grow his brand with each and every passing day, this time through a starring role in a Bang Energy commercial. While his style of self-promotion doesn’t exactly sit well with most MMA fans, it’s clear to see that “Chaos” isn’t planning on changing up his technique any time soon.
Colby Covington slams "pathetic" Jorge Masvidal for requesting Usman rematch
Tom Taylor - July 20, 2020
Colby Covington has some choice words for Jorge Masvidal, who recently requested a rematch with UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. Masvidal challenged Usman for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 251 earlier this month. He accepted the fight on six days’ notice, replacing Usman’s originally slated foe Gilbert Burns, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Dana White confirms Colby Covington signed contract: "Just waiting on Woodley"
Tom Taylor - July 17, 2020
UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Colby Covington signed a contract to fight former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, adding that the promotion is waiting on Woodley to sign and make the bout official. Woodley and Covington have been engaged in a heated war of words since the height of Woodley’s reign as the UFC welterweight champion. They’ve been linked to fights several times over the years, but as of yet, have not stepped into the cage together.
Colby Covington: "The UFC hates me and they hold a grudge against me"
Adam Martin - July 17, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington believes he hasn’t been booked for another fight yet because the UFC “hates” him and holds a “grudge” against him. Covington hasn’t fought since UFC 245 last December when he suffered a fifth-round TKO loss to Kamaru Usman in the last round of their epic welterweight title fight. Since then, Covington has remained on the sidelines without an opponent, though a week doesn’t go by where he isn’t busy calling one of the top contenders at 170lbs out.
Tyron Woodley says he will "get around to exterminating that roach" Colby Covington in September or October
Cole Shelton - July 16, 2020
Tyron Woodley has made it clear that he is willing to fight Colby Covington, just not in August. On Wednesday night, Covington posted a signed bout agreement for a fight against Woodley on August 22. Yet, he claimed the former champ turned him down once again. According to Woodley, he says he is not ready to fight then, but will gladly fight him in the fall.
Colby Covington shares signed bout agreement, claims Tyron Woodley pulled out again
Natasha Hooper - July 16, 2020
Colby Covington claims that Tyron Woodley has pulled out of a potential fight, and he has the paperwork to prove it. The eagerly anticipated matchup between the former teammates was expected to take place at a UFC event on August 22, but according to “Chaos” the bout will no longer happen.
Colby Covington claims he KO'd Jorge Masvidal in their final training session
Tom Taylor - July 13, 2020
Colby Covington claims he knocked Jorge Masvidal out with a head kick in their final training session together at American Top Team. Covington and Masvidal, two of the top contenders in the UFC welterweight division, were close friends and training partners at ATT for many years. As they both closed in on welterweight title shots, however, their relationship turned sour. Today, they’re two of the most heated rivals in MMA.
Jorge Masvidal discusses possible fights with Colby Covington, Leon Edwards
Tom Taylor - July 13, 2020
Jorge Masvidal isn’t interested in fighting his former American Top Team teammate Colby Covington in his next Octagon appearance. Masvidal got his first crack at UFC gold over the weekend, challenging Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 251. He accepted the fight on just six days’ notice, replacing Usman’s originally scheduled foe Gilbert Burns, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Colby Covington reacts to Kamaru Usman defeating Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251
Christopher Taylor - July 11, 2020
Colby Covington was not impressed by the performances of Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman in tonight’s UFC 251 main event. ‘Gamebred’ challenged ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ for his coveted welterweight championship in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 251 event on Fight Island.
Dana White: Colby Covington was not in consideration to replace Gilbert Burns
Tom Taylor - July 7, 2020
UFC President Dana White claims Colby Covington was never in consideration to replace Gilbert Burns against Kamaru Usman in the UFC 251 main event. Until last weekend, Usman, the UFC welterweight champion, was expected to defend his title against Burns at UFC 251. However, Burns then tested positive for COVID-19, thrusting the UFC into a desperate search for a replacement challenger for Usman.
Colby Covington shares prediction for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251
Harry Kettle - July 7, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has shared his prediction for UFC 251’s main event between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Ever since his loss to Usman in the main event of UFC 245, “Chaos” has been relentless in calling out many top challengers at 170 pounds—including Usman and Masvidal.
Colby Covington sends a message to Kamaru Usman after Gilbert Burns is forced out of UFC 251
Chris Taylor - July 3, 2020
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has reacted following news that Gilbert Burns will no longer be fighting Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. Earlier this evening news broke that Burns (19-3 MMA) had contracted the Coronavirus and was thus ineligible to compete in next weekend’s pay-per-view headliner against Usman (16-1 MMA) as scheduled.
Colby Covington trashes Poirier's win over Hooker, challenges him to grudge match
Tom Taylor - July 3, 2020
Colby Covington was not impressed by his former training partner Dustin Poirier’s recent decision victory over Dan Hooker. Poirier and Hooker, two top lightweight contenders, collided in the main event of UFC on ESPN 12 last Saturday, battling for 25 hard minutes in what many viewed as a Fight of the Year contender. In the end, Poirier won the fight by unanimous decision—but the performance didn’t do much to move Covington.
Colby Covington on ATT Departure: 'My Brand Was Being Held Back'
Jason Kindschy - July 1, 2020
Colby Covington has never been one to hold his tongue, no matter the consequences. With that considered, it should have not come as a surprise when the former interim UFC welterweight champ parted ways with American Top Team. Having been at odds with several of ATT’s top talents, it seemed like only a matter of time before the end of Colby’s relationship with the gym became an eventuality. Even though Covington always gave praise to facility owner Dan Lambert, the Oregon native felt that he was being held back by bureaucracy.
Colby Covington offers to take care of "scardest motherf**ker" Jorge Masvidal for Dana White
Tom Taylor - July 1, 2020
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has taken another shot at his former training partner turned heated rival Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal is currently involved in a heated contract dispute with the UFC and the promotion’s President Dana White. The top welterweight contender’s main gripes stem from the amount he’s paid by the promotion.