“If He Can’t Get Past Leon…” – Sword Hangs Over Colby Covington’s Head as Dana White Gives Ultimatum Over Controversial UFC Star’s Future

Most UFC fans may remember how the former UFC interim featherweight champ, Colby Covington, barked at Leon Edwards after his first welterweight title defense at UFC 286. Covington has often used his trash-talking to a good extent. But it didn’t work against the former UFC Welterweight champ Kamaru Usman, as ‘Chaos’ tasted two defeats in the two UFC welterweight title bouts that he had against ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’.

Usman recently opined that Covington would face an even harder challenge in his next scheduled matchup against Edwards at UFC 296. However, it was the UFC CEO Dana White who was questioned about Usman’s opinion and the upcoming UFC 296 Covington vs. Edwards main event scheduled for 17 December. Let’s have a look at what the UFC head honcho had to say.

Dana White partially agreed with the opinion of Kamaru Usman

The reporter caught up with White and questioned, “Colby’s one of the best Welterweights in the world and Usman thinks Leon is a tougher matchup than he was. So what are your thoughts on that fight?”. White answered the first part of the reporter’s question, stating, “I do think Colby is one of the best welterweights in this world. He just couldn’t figure out the Usman puzzle.”

But he looked confused about the second part of the question which had the reporter clarifying the question about the UFC 296 once again. She said, “Leon’s the champion. He’s a dangerous fighter. So how do you see that [Edwards vs Covington fight]?”

White initially provided a to-the-point answer that was in partial agreement with Usman’s opinion. He said, “It’s a tough fight for both guys”. But he drifted off the topic a bit and talked about how Covington may be under a bit of extra pressure regarding this matchup. 

Most UFC fans may know that the promotional authorities only give a certain number of title shots to a fighter. If they fail to grab the gold within those opportunities, Dana White and Co. might never consider providing another title shot to them. But what exactly did White say?

Dana White laid out a daunting warning for Colby Covington

As already mentioned, Covington has already received two UFC welterweight title shots to date, both against Kamaru Usman. The majority of fans also know that Covington tasted defeat both times due to which he has never held the UFC welterweight title to date. The 54-year-old had already talked about this in the previous part of his interview.

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Now, he also gave his prediction about Colby’s state regarding his UFC 296 bout. White said, “It’s serious pressure on Colby. He’s been here how many times and now he’s gonna get another shot at the title. And if he can’t get past Leon, you know, he’s always been like right there but never got it.”

Well, a large chunk of fans also might take White’s words as an indication of the fact that he has given Covington enough chances to grab the UFC welterweight title. The UFC 296 main event scheduled for 17 December may be his last shot at the UFC welterweight gold.

But as Kamaru Usman opined, even that fight is also going to be a tough one for ‘Chaos’. Defeating the current UFC welterweight champ, ‘Rocky’ Edwards, is nowhere going to be a cakewalk. Do you think Covington will be able to finally grab the gold this time?

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