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Colby Covington is has a gift for selling his fights. The UFC welterweight has established a reputation for himself in the company and the fans always talk about him as ‘Chaos’. Additionally, he is one of the few fighters that is placed inside the bracket apart from Conor McGregor. The UFC welterweight has also shot up as the favorite to be the next welterweight champion.

Furthermore, Covington appeared in an interview with MMA Fighting on SBN. He discussed why it is ‘God’s Plan for his and Conor McGrgegor’s fight to cross $159,980,000 in numbers for UFC.

Colby Covington shares that he is “destined” to face Conor McGregor

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The former interim champion shared that he would have one of the biggest fights in the history of the company with Conor McGregor. Covington believes that the Irishman’s star power and his aura in the company would be enough to sell the highest PPVs in UFC. Moreover, Covington added that this is a part of destiny and God’s plan.

‘Chaos’ detailed, “To collide with Conor, I mean it would be the biggest title fight in the history of the company. We’re talking 2 million PPV buys plus. I mean it would be catastrophic. It would be incredible you know. It’d be the biggest business the UFC could ever do… The timing of life is working out perfect. And this is God’s plan Mike. That’s what I gotta say. It’s destiny.” Each PPV is costs $79.99, however its possible the fans would pay to see the two battle it out.

The fans would probably go a long way to see McGregor face Covington in what would be one of the most entertaining verbal duels in the company’s history.

Colby Covington believes he is the A-side in the welterweight division

It is no secret to the fans that ‘Chaos’ rates himself as one of the best fighters in the world. He once again reiterated the point in the interview. Additionally, the former interim champion also said he is the main cash cow in the welterweight division.

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Covington added, “I’m the draw. I’m the A-side in the welterweight division now. Like everybody knows whos’ the best fighter in the world. Who’s the undisputed champ? That’s me it’s Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington. So you know it’s a beautiful thing…”

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What do you think about Colby Covington’s words for Conor McGregor? Do you like the idea of seeing them in the octagon? Let us know in the comments.

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