Colby Covington, the welterweight contender, eagerly anticipates his shot at the title against current champion Leon Edwards, though the date remains undisclosed. Beyond his ambition to dethrone “Rocky,” Covington has set his sights on potential opponents post-championship.
During his impassioned 27-minute Q&A as a guest speaker at the Turning Points USA Chapter Leadership Summit, he vocalized his repeated desire for a showdown with the notorious Conor McGregor. The prospect of a Covington-McGregor clash has ignited excitement among fans, as they speculate on the outcome of such a high-profile matchup.
Colby Covington sets sights on Conor McGregor fight after Leon Edwards
“That’s the big fight, that’s what people want to see,” Covington said when asked about McGregor. “They want to see USA vs. Ireland, they want to see the money fight. That fight sells, I think that’s the biggest fight the UFC could ever do. And I think it lines up perfectly after I beat Leon Edwards Scissorhands this fall.
“I think Conor’s gonna have some things to say when I get that welterweight title in a couple of months. I think before next winter Conor and I square up, and we see who the baddest man on the planet is.”
With his sights set on becoming the inaugural three-division UFC champion, McGregor’s ambition aligns with Covington’s prediction. However, McGregor finds himself in a state of uncertainty as the UFC grapples with business matters that are holding up his anticipated TUF coach fight against Michael Chandler. Meanwhile, Covington must first overcome the formidable challenge of facing Leon Edwards to earn his title shot.
As the Q&A continued, Covington confidently vowed to exhibit complete dominance over Edwards for the entire 25-minute duration of their future bout. His determination to assert his supremacy in the octagon has left fans eagerly awaiting the high-stakes clash between these top-tier welterweights.
Colby Covington vs Leon Edwards is targeted for UFC 295
During an interview with TNT Sports’ Adam Catterall, UFC president Dana White revealed that the promotion is actively arranging a matchup between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington to co-headline UFC 295. This exciting event is scheduled for November 11 and will be held at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.
The main event of the evening is expected to feature a highly-anticipated heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, making it a stacked and electrifying card for MMA fans worldwide.
For a considerable period, Edwards has been actively campaigning for a fight, initially eyeing a bout in October in Abu Dhabi. However, with the recent announcements of Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 and Chimaev vs. Costa by the UFC.
The plan has now shifted, paving the way for an exciting showdown between Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 295. This matchup is sure to generate immense anticipation among fans as two top-tier welterweights prepare to clash in the octagon.
