Is Colby Covington executed combating?
Returning to the Octagon at UFC Atlanta this weekend, Michael Chiesa will sq. off with fellow TUF alumnus Court docket McGee in a battle that has hardcore MMA followers salivating.
Nonetheless, it’s not the conflict that Chiesa hoped for.
Following his third-round submission victory over Max Griffin final 12 months, ‘Maverick’ referred to as out Covington. It gave the impression of a good suggestion to everybody, together with TUF 33 coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, who initially proposed the thought.
Michael Chiesa says Covington is extra centered on streaming than combating
The bout even appeared to realize some traction amongst UFC matchmakers and executives, however in line with Chiesa, the hardcore MAGA supporter finally declined.
“I don’t know if I can actually disclose a lot, however the powers at be appreciated the thought, Chael and DC appreciated it so much, the higher-ups cherished the thought, and I believed it might have been nice ending to The Final Fighter however I’ve kinda simply given up on the thought of calling the man out,” Chiesa mentioned in the course of the UFC Atlanta media day. “I feel he’s going to go a unique path in his profession, and I feel being a streamer is what he’s pursuing proper now. He doesn’t have the need to compete as a lot as he did earlier than.”
“So, it’s simply time to maneuver on and let him do what he desires to do, and if he fights once more, he fights once more,” Chiesa added. “I’m centered on Court docket McGee and shifting him out of the equation.” It’s his loss and the followers’ loss as a result of he brings plenty of warmth the best way he builds his battle, and I’ve the type to beat him, however transfer on, it’s over.
“He’s a good man off digicam, dick on digicam.”
After a lackluster half-decade that noticed ‘Chaos’ drop 4 of his final six contained in the Octagon, the previous three-time UFC title challenger appears extra fascinated about streaming and enjoying poker than competing.
However regardless of his lack of wins and exercise, Covington remains to be occupying a spot within the welterweight high 10, making him a major goal for fighters trying to break by means of within the division.
