Colby Covington doesn’t understand UFC’s decision to reward Jorge Masvidal with a title rematch against Kamaru Usman

Colby Covington doesn’t understand UFC’s decision to reward Jorge Masvidal with a title rematch against Kamaru Usman

Colby Covington on Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal

Colby Covington is the number one ranked welterweight in the UFC and even after a dominating performance against the former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley he still isn’t getting his title shot.

Colby Covington vs Tyron Woodley
Colby Covington vs Tyron Woodley

Instead, Jorge Masvidal is booked to face the champion, Kamaru Usman, at UFC 261, and Covington isn’t satisfied with this decision, even the former UFC fighter Ben Askren thinks that Covington deserves the title shot more than Masvidal.

When asked about Askren’s comment he said, “You know, me and Ben (Askren) have had a feud. You know he’s always talked sh*t about me in the media and we’ve exchanged some not so nice words in the past, but the fact that he is coming out and showing support for me shows, you know, that I deserve it (a title shot) more than anybody right now.”

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“He knows that I’ve been putting in the work and he knows that Jorge Masvidal is scared to fight me. Since he ran from me for six months and was scared to fight me, how do you reward that guy and give him another title shot?”

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“Hopefully Ben Askren goes out there and knocks out Jake Paul,” says Colby Covington

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Colby Covington on Ben Askren vs Jake Paul

When asked about the boxing match between Jake Paul and Ben Askren, Covington said, “It doesn’t make sense. You know I think the fans aren’t happy with it based on their comments and their support of me. They want to see me back out there.”

“They know I’m going to put on the best show inside the Octagon and outside of the Octagon. So, you know, hopefully Ben (Askren) goes out there and knocks out Jake Paul. I’m just sick of hearing him talking man. He’s just running his mouth and there’s no substance behind anything he says.”

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