Colby Covington frequently changes his focus when deciding on his next opponent.
Covington doesn’t seem interested in facing up-and-coming welterweight Ian Garry, who has been calling for “chaos” for quite some time. The former interim champion instead called up Belal Muhammad, who is expected to be the next challenger for the 170-pound title.
Covington opposed Muhammad’s title bid, citing “Remember the Name”‘s inactivity since his lopsided decision win over Gilbert Burns in May 2023.
“I would like [to fight] Beral.He said a lot of terrible things…He said I only earned a title shot, because [Dana] White privilege…now he’s squatting in his rankings. He has to come out and fight,” Covington recently told Submission Radio. “I think we should fight. I think that’s the next fight to do. He doesn’t deserve a title fight, guys. How long has he been out? He’s been out for over a year. He was complacent about his ranking, but that’s not correct.”
Meanwhile, Charles Oliveira has admitted he is considering moving up to welterweight after losing a unanimous decision to lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 last month. Covington is also open to welcoming the former lightweight champion to the welterweight division.
“I want a legacy fight. I think a guy like Charles Oliveira makes sense. He said the other day that he wants to move up to welterweight. I’m the king of Brazil. We all know you run a shitty country. Women love me, all Brazilian men want to be like me. So, Charles Oliveira, you play this game. Do you really want to move up to welterweight? Let’s see if you’re talking about it or just talking.”
It seems unlikely that Covington will fight Muhammad, as “Remember the Name” is currently undefeated in 10 fights in the UFC since 2019 and is determined to fight for the title next. is. Covington, on the other hand, is 2-3 in his last five fights, including three failed gold bids.
