Confronted by Team Khabib After Trashing Islam Makhachev, Colby Covington Receives a Threat From Dagestani Champ’s Manager

UFC welterweight Colby Covington recently discussed a fight with Islam Makhachev. Confident of securing the welterweight title at UFC 296, Covington wants to fight Makhachev next. However, ‘Chaos’ feels that Makhachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, is unwilling to let the fight happen. Abdelaziz in his Twitter post gave a reply to ‘Chaos’.

Makhachev is currently the lightweight champion, but has expressed interest in the 170 lbs title.  So if Covington wins the belt, only the UFC’s matchmaking could stand in the way of the pair facing each other. Regardless, both parties have started chirping at each other. Let us look at their latest exchange. 

Colby Covington-Islam Makhachev feud continues

‘Chaos’ is all set to take on Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the welterweight title. He blasted Makhachev in a recent interview with James Lynch. According to Covington, Makhachev, as a fighter, has many flaws in his game that can be exploited. Makhachev has shown interest in fighting either Edwards or Covington for the welterweight title. But the former interim champion thinks the Dagestani is simply chasing clout.

Covington previously also mentioned how Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Makhachev, did not want the fight to happen. Abdelaziz took to his Twitter account to respond to ‘Chaos.’ In his Tweet, he commented: ‘@ColbyCovMMA, everything you say will be used against you. Keep talking. A stern warning from the manager might hint at a fight between the two might be a future possibility. 

Although Makhachev fights at a division lower than Covington, he is one of the largest 155-pound fighters on the roster. He has shown a lot of interest in moving up the weight. With the lightweight title already under his belt, Makhachev is ready to clinch the welterweight title as well. Who would he like to face in a title fight? 

Islam Makhachev makes his pick for UFC 296

Makhachev was all set to defend his title against Charles Olivera at UFC 294. However, the match was canceled, and he defended his title against Alexander Volkanovski instead. With his eyes now set on the welterweight title, Makhachev is backing Covington for his fight against Leon Edwards.

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Both Edwards and Covington have had their share of disagreements before the fight. Edwards, in one of his interviews, clearly mentioned that his challenger did not earn this fight. However, he was ready to face him as he would bring in the most money. Known for his charismatic personality, Covington will relish the challenge at UFC 296. Will he beat Edwards and win the welterweight Title? Let us know in the comments below. 

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