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Colby Covington eyeing Islam Makhachev for champion vs. champion clash

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As announced earlier this week, Colby Covington will be getting another shot at the welterweight title next time out at UFC 296. The controversial athlete has been matched up against current champion Leon Edwards after months of doubt on both sides.

Covington vs Edwards UFC 296 Prediction 

“Chaos” expects a dominant performance in the UFC 296 headliner and overwhelm the Brit with his forward pressure, volume-striking, and wrestling-heavy game plan. Here’s what he had to say when speaking to James Lynch about his upcoming championship fight.

“My prediction is just complete domination. From second one to however long it goes, he’s not gonna have a glimmer of hope in this fight, you know? And I want to go out there and really set an example that he’s not gonna wanna fight me in a rematch… I’m gonna burn this dude. I’m gonna melt him inside there, he’s not gonna be able to keep up with the pace and pressure that I bring.”

If he is to capture gold on December 16, Covington has already laid out his plans for what’s next.

Colby Covington vs Islam Makhachev?

“There’s a lot of big fights after I become undisputed in December, you know? Conor [McGregor]’s always looming. I don’t think he’s gonna…



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