‘Inactive’ Colby Covington Handed Retirement Warning by Gabriel Bonfim after UFC Vegas 111 KO Victory

UFC Vegas 111 main event winner Gabriel Bonfim calls out veteran Colby Covington after impressively rising up the rankings.

‘Inactive’ Colby Covington Handed Retirement Warning by Gabriel Bonfim after UFC Vegas 111 KO Victory

Gabriel Bonfim wants to retire Colby Covington (via X)

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UFC Vegas 111 took place this Saturday inside the Apex Arena in Las Vegas, featuring an exciting night of action-packed fights. The main event showcased a welterweight showdown between Gabriel Bonfim and seasoned striker Randy Brown. After a dominant performance, Bonfim secured a statement victory and immediately called out UFC veteran Colby Covington for his next challenge.

Gabriel Bonfim secured an impressive knockout victory over Brown at 1:40 of the second round. The Brazilian showcased a calculated and damaging performance, systematically breaking down Brown’s defense with precise calf kicks throughout the opening round. 

Ultimately, Bonfim sealed the win with a brutal knee from the clinch, leaving the crowd stunned by his precision. Following the win, the fighter didn’t waste much time before sending a stern warning to former UFC welterweight title contender Colby Covington.

For sure I’m gonna retire him.

Gabriel Bonfim via UFC Vegas 111 Octagon interview 

Bonfim has maintained a long-standing interest in fighting Covington, often naming him as the perfect opponent to prove himself. Since he arrived in the UFC, Bonfim has repeatedly voiced his desire to face Covington, citing his notoriety as motivation. He has called out Covington on three separate occasions, each time after significant victories, hoping to secure a high-profile welterweight matchup.

With the win, Bonfim has now extended his impressive winning streak to four consecutive fights in the UFC. He now needs a big-name opponent to finally break into the welterweight rankings and earn deserved recognition. A potential fight against the ‘Chaos’ could elevate Bonfim’s profile and push him significantly higher in the rankings.

The Brazilian’s persistence has attracted attention from fans and analysts, who now anticipate whether Covington will finally respond to the challenge. Colby Covington has been out of action for nearly eleven months, struggling with form after losing two consecutive fights. In his last bout, Covington suffered a TKO defeat against Joaquin Buckley, with the fight being stopped by the doctor mid-round.

Despite the stoppage, the veteran criticized the officials, claiming he was still capable of staging a comeback in later rounds. Since then, the outspoken welterweight has stayed active on Twitch and social media, engaging fans but avoiding clear updates on his return. His past controversial history with Brazil, however, makes a potential showdown against Gabriel Bonfim particularly interesting for fight fans.

Colby Covington’s Brazil controversy, which saved his career 

Colby Covington was on the verge of being released from the UFC after failing to gain attention despite consistent wins. Everything changed at UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo, where he delivered a controversial post-fight promo after defeating Demian Maia. Standing before a hostile Brazilian crowd, Covington called the nation “a dump” and referred to its fans as “filthy animals” during his speech.

Colby Covington trash talking
Colby Covington trash talking (via X)

The shocking remarks instantly went viral, transforming Covington into one of the most polarizing yet marketable figures in UFC history. That fiery promo not only saved his career but also established the foundation for his future as the “Chaos” persona. In an interview, Covington talked about how that incident changed his life.

We’re (UFC) not re-signing, we don’t like your character, we don’t like your fighting style. You know, and I’m getting paid $30,000 to go fight the number 2 guy in the world, right?  So I go out there, and I beat him up, leave him in a pool of his own blood in Sao Paulo, Brazil, his home city, and I shoot this promo on the Brazilian side…that promo goes so viral on the internet, you know, it seems like we have to keep it, we can’t, we have to re-sign because that promo is so big.

Colby Covington via an interview

Since that infamous promo in Brazil, Colby Covington has relied heavily on trash-talking to promote nearly all his fights. He frequently pushes boundaries with his words, often blurring the line between entertainment and outright disrespect toward his opponents. This approach has fueled intense rivalries and created genuine bad blood with several top fighters across multiple UFC divisions.

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