Colby Covington Warned About Triggering Islam Makhachev as Fans Rip Apart UFC Star for “Weight Bully” Allegations Against Dagestani Champ- “Dude Getting Slept”

Colby Covington is gearing up to face Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the welterweight title and this has given him some much-needed motivation. Covington’s ultimate rival for now is Edwards, but surprisingly the fighter has been having a feud with the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Their tussle got serious pretty quickly and Makhachev even stated that he might jump divisions to face Covington.

In a recent interview,͏ Covington has once again issued a statement against Makhachev, fra͏ming it as a challenge to the fighter. Covington specifically questioned Makhachev’s pound-for-pound ranking, as͏serting Makhachev ͏did not de͏ser͏ve such a high position. Let us dig in to understand Covington’s perspective.

Colby Covington issues a reality check to Islam Makhachev

Colby Covington believes that Islam Makhachev is a weight bully, and he doesn’t deserve the pound-for-pound #1 status. The welterweight star himself is not even in the top 15 of the pound-for-pound rankings of the UFC, but things could change if he defeated Leon Edwards. Covington believes that he is better than Makhachev because he fights in his natural weight class.

The welterweight contender said, “Eating good, baby. I don’t cut weight though, you know? I’m a real fighter. I compete in my natural weight class because I believe I’m the best fighter in the world. I’m not a weight bully like Islam Makhachev, who has to cut all that weight and have an advantage over smaller opponents. I beat people at their natural weight, and that’s why I’m the number one pound-for-pound fighter on Earth. I fight at my natural weight class.”

Colby Covington is notable for his approach to weight cutting, opting not to shed excessive pounds in favor of competing in his natural weight class. He contends that this strategy enhances his cardiovascular endurance, a viewpoint he openly shares by criticizing other fighters who engage in aggressive weight cutting, referring to them as “weight bullies” striving to shed as many pounds as they can before a match against smaller opponents.

Covington’s rough assessment of Makhachev faced a strong resistance among the fans. They were certain that Covington was just taking shots at the lightweight and gave him a piece of their mind.

Fans react to Covington terming Makhachev a weight bully

As soon as the video went viral, fans flooded the internet to have their opinion. some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-

One of the fans gave a reality check to Covington by stating that he was 190 when he fought against Kamaru Usman.

“Colby was 190-ish lbs in the cage against Usman. I feel bad for anyone who believes a single word that comes out of his mouth”

Another fan stated that Makhachev would finish Covington in round 2.

“To be honest Islam finish Colby in Round 2..”

Moreover, one fan stated that Covington should win fights in his own division first.

“He also doesn’t win fights in his division but here we are lol”

Another fan stated that Covington would be defeated as soon as he got into the octagon against Edwards.

“Dude getting slept this weekend”

Furthermore, one of the fans stated that even if he wins against Edwards he will not fight Makhchev.

“Once he wins against Leon, he will never fight against Islam” 

One of the fans stated that Covington should win against Edwards and then issue the statement against Makhachev.

“Colby u must win. Then tell this to Islam in the face personally after the fight. He’ll be there to hear u talk” 

There was another fan who took a dig at Covington, for making poorly thought claims.

“Please Dear Santa bring Colby Covington a functional brain for Christmas” 

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The reactions from the fans indicate they are not amused by Covington’s words. Nonetheless, do you agree with Covington’s statement? Is welterweight the place to be for both these fighters? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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