Colby Covington has become a polarizing figure in the UFC. Also, the ‘Chaos’ has already proved how tough he is inside the octagon. However, initially, the fans and the UFC were not behind one of the best welterweight fighters.
In 2017, Covington was in the last fight of his deal and the UFC informed him they will not offer him a new contract. Covington, 11-1 in MMA and 7-1 in the UFC, was riding a 4 fight win streak; However, the UFC felt Covington was lacking the it-factor.
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When Colby Covington entered the octagon against Damian Maia in Brazil, he was unsure of his future with the UFC.
Yet Covington had a plan; The welterweight fighter never lacked the skills, and after hearing the criticism from the UFC, he molded himself into another person. He worked tirelessly and watched WWE footage of former wrestlers and learned how to handle himself on the mic. Also, he had taken inspiration from ‘The Bad Guy’, Chael Sonnen.
Later, he executed his plan and shut down Damian Maia’s takedown, and outclassed him in front of the Brazilian fans. But he himself overshadowed his performance with the promo he cut inside the octagon.
With the reaction that he got, he knew the UFC would not let him go, and a new contract was on his way. Ever since then, the welterweight has taken full advantage of the microphone and has provided the fans with the funniest and wittiest interviews.
Best Colby Covington interviews and press-conferences
All ‘Chaos‘ interviews and press conferences are a must-watch. However, some of them are absolutely standouts. Apart from his octagon interview in Brazil, he has done amazing work on the mic.
The pre-fight press conference at UFC 245 was a classic Colby Covington set up with the New York fans booing Covington it only boosted Covington, and he absolutely delivered.
Also, his interaction at UFC 245 Athlete Panel featuring Colby Covington, Alexander Volkanovski, Germaine de Randamie was absolutely hilarious with him carrying a book ‘Triggered’ by Donald Trump Jr. His interaction with Alexander Volkanovski was low-key funny. ‘The Great’ is a unique fighter whom Covington did not give a nickname.
Almost all the interviews of Colby Covington with Submission Radio are great, as the host shares great chemistry with the ‘Chaos’. His Submission Radio interviews could have a list of their own. However, the interview after Tyron Woodley‘s loss and the one before UFC 230 turned out to be the best interviews he had at Submission Radio.
‘Chaos’ has created a massive fan base with his work on the mic, and he has absolutely backed it up inside the octagon. Many of his opponents didn’t take him seriously due to his brilliant portrayal and paid the price inside the octagon. ‘Chaos’ has established himself as one of the best welterweights to compete in MMA.
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All the nicknames that were given by Chaos’ Covington
‘Chaos’ has given some of the funniest nicknames to his opponents and any other fighters he had a chance to.
- Marty Fake Newsman, Kamaru Snoozeman, CEO of EPO, Nebraskan Nightmare
- Tyquil Woodley
- Journeyman Jorge, Street Judas
- Leon Scott, Edwards Scissorhands
- Wondergirl Thompson, “Choir Boy”, Wonderbread
- Uncle Fester
- Stockton Soy Boy
- C*mshot Chimaev
- The B**bie Woman, Horseface
- Conman, Drunk Irish Major, Irish little leprechaun, McGoober
- Dustin Soyrier, Betamale ultimate feelings champion, Louisiana swamp trash
- Napoleaon Dynamite, Ben a**cream
- Bilbo Baggings
- Ralphie Dos Nachos
- Sheep f**ker, Kebob
- Ali Abdela-SLEAZE
- Darrel Doughboy, Tilly from England
- Marc Not-So-Goodard
- Madison Square Do it
- Dilbert Burns
- Peter Pan, Cheater Pan
- Taek Wond Joe
- Ricky Pendleton
- Low T-City
- Brokeback
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