Colby Covington News
Henry Cejudo reveals he offered to help Jorge Masvidal for fight against Colby Covington: "I know he can't create positions with him"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2022
Henry Cejudo has revealed that he offered to coach Jorge Masvidal ahead of his fight against Colby Covington. This weekend at UFC 272, the friend-turned-rivals are set to square off. Despite one-time being roommates, they’ve since become bitter opponents. Due to their hatred toward one another, Covington has had to depart American Top Team to train elsewhere. Meanwhile, Masvidal has remained training at ATT.
Jorge Masvidal claims Colby Covington was confronted by a bunch of Russian fighters at ATT for talking smack about Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has claimed that rival Colby Covington was once confronted by a group of Russian fighters due to comments he made about Khabib Nurmagomedov. This Saturday night at UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will finally settle their differences in a mouth-watering welterweight main event. Both men are coming off the back of championship defeats to Kamaru Usman which, in itself, should serve as all the motivation they need to bounce back and make a statement in Las Vegas.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk slams Colby Covington: "Why are you acting like Conor McGregor with empty pockets?"
Fernando Quiles - February 27, 2022
Joanna Jedrzejczyk claims that Colby Covington talks a big game for someone who is low on cash. Covington has been known to ruffle the feathers of his peers. That even included his teammates when he trained at American Top Team. “Chaos” had beef with Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier, and even Joanna before exiting ATT.
Colby Covington interested in Israel Adesanya fight: "He can't keep up with my pace"
Josh Evanoff - February 25, 2022
Colby Covington is set to face Jorge Masvidal next week at UFC 272. However, it seems the former interim welterweight champion has other opponents he wants afterward. ‘Chaos’ has notably said that he would like to fight Kamaru Usman if he beats ‘Gamebred’ next week. Covington would like a trilogy fight against his Nigerian foe despite the fact that he’s down 0-2 in the series. The fight does remain a possibility though, as his performance in both bouts earned praise.
Colby Covington hurls accusations at his former friends Jorge Masvidal and Jon Jones: “They cheat on their wives. They beat their wives”
Susan Cox - February 25, 2022
Colby Covington will be returning to the Octagon on Saturday March 5, 2022 at UFC 272. It will be a welterweight grudge match between Colby Covington (16-3 MMA) vs Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA) in the main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Jorge Masvidal alleges Colby Covington used to get emotional over internet hate: "He would read comments and cry"
Josh Evanoff - February 24, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has thrown an allegation towards Colby Covington ahead of their fight. The friends-turned-rivals are set to clash next month at UFC 272. The two were extremely close for years, even living as roommates on one occasion. However, years later, they couldn’t be further apart. They’re now set to fight in a PPV headliner next month.
Colby Covington reacts after Jon Jones announces his fiancé left him two months ago
Jeffrey Walter - February 23, 2022
Colby Covington has reacted after his former college roommate Jon Jones announced that his fiancé left him two months ago. Jones (26-1 MMA), who is widely considered to be the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in mixed martial arts history, took to Twitter this afternoon where he shared the following information regarding his personal life.
Michael Bisping blasts EA Sports for giving him and Colby Covington the same punching power in UFC 4 game: “What is going on?”
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2022
Michael Bisping isn’t happy with EA Sports over his power rating. In a Q&A on his YouTube channel, Bisping was asked about his power being ranked the same as Colby Covington’s in the UFC 4 video game. The Brit obviously wasn’t happy with EA Sports decision, as he believes he is a much harder hitter than Covington and it’s showed with both of their careers.
Gilbert Burns shares his prediction for next month’s UFC 272 ‘Covington vs. Masvidal’ main event: “I see Masvidal getting a finish”
Susan Cox - February 18, 2022
Gilbert Burns has made his prediction for the upcoming UFC 272 ‘Covington vs Masvidal’ main event taking place on Saturday, March 5th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Colby Covington (16-3 MMA) will take on Jorge Masvidal (35-15 MMA) in a highly anticipated matchup. The two fighters, once friends turned enemies, are looking to settle their grievances in the cage.
Tyron Woodley explains why "big brother" Jorge Masvidal will beat Colby Covington at UFC 272
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2022
Tyron Woodley used to train with both Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington so he is well-versed in knowing how they match up against one another. All three welterweights used to train at American Top Team and for Woodley, he believes those past training sessions give Masvidal the advantage. According to “The Chosen One” he says “Gamebred” was the big brother in training and it’s hard to get past that.
Khamzat Chimaev says Gilbert Burns isn't a "real challenge," wants Covington-Masvidal winner
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t think Gilbert Burns is a real challenge. Chimaev is coming off a dominant first-round submission over Li Jingliang and has been rumored to face Burns. However, the fight has not been booked but if it does, Chimaev doesn’t think it would last very long as he says the Brazilian isn’t a challenge.
Jorge Masvidal explains where things first went wrong in friendship with Colby Covington: “I would see signs in the way he treated his family”
Harry Kettle - February 16, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has spoken about the origin of his rivalry with former friend Colby Covington ahead of their UFC 272 showdown. On March 5, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will aim to finally settle their feud that seems to have been ongoing for a few years now. The two top welterweights, both of whom have now lost twice to Kamaru Usman, will be hoping that a main event win in Las Vegas next month can send them surging back into contention for a trilogy fight against “The Nigerian Nightmare”.
Official main card lineup announced for next month’s UFC 272 event
Harry Kettle - February 15, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced the main card for next month’s blockbuster UFC 272 event, headlined by Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal. The UFC will return to the T-Mobile Arena for a card that is bound to light Las Vegas on fire during the first week of March. From top to bottom there’s a whole lot to like about UFC 272, and that starts with the main event between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal.
Dustin Poirier Explains Why He'd Fight Colby Covington On The Streets, Not Inside The Octagon
Fernando Quiles - February 13, 2022
Dustin Poirier is willing to fight Colby Covington but it won’t be under the UFC banner. Covington has been known to ruffle the feathers of his MMA peers. That even includes teammates. When “Chaos” was a member of the American Top Team gym, he took aim at the likes of Poirier and Joanna Jedrzejczyk despite them being teammates.
Kamaru Usman will be in attendance for UFC 272: “I’ll just be sitting there like a proud dad watching my sons fight”
Susan Cox - February 11, 2022
Kamaru Usman, 34, UFC Welterweight Champion has confirmed he will be in attendance at UFC 272 on March 5th, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Usman, (20-1 MMA) will have his eye on rivals Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington who are set to square off in the welterweight main event.
Jorge Masvidal says the UFC will release Colby Covington after the beating he puts on him: "I’m gonna f**k you up"
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2022
Jorge Masvidal has sent a violent warning to Colby Covington. The former roommates and best friends turned enemies, are set to headline UFC 272 on March 5 in a highly-anticipated fight. The two have made it clear they are looking to finish one another and now less than a month away from the fight, Masvidal took to social media to release a heated warning to Covington.
Michael Bisping reacts after Jorge Masvidal releases the first episode of ‘Judas Covington’
Susan Cox - February 4, 2022
Michael Bisping has reacted after Jorge Masvidal released episode one of ‘The Story of Judas Covington’ to expose his former friend, Colby. Covington (16-3 MMA) and Masvidal (35-15 MMA), are set to do battle in the headliner of UFC 272 on March 5, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jorge Masvidal releases the first episode of Judas Covington (Video)
Christopher Taylor - February 2, 2022
Jorge Masvidal promised to deliver ‘The Story of Judas Covington’ and in doing so expose his former friend Colby Covington. The former roommates turned bitter rivals, Covington and Masvidal, are set to collide in the headliner of UFC 272 on March 5, in Las Vegas, NV.