Islam Makhachev responds with savage two-word reply to Colby Covington’s ‘m**goloid’ comment for welterweight title defense

Colby Covington recently dismantled Islam Makhachev for fighting smaller opponents. However, the lightweight champion replied to Covington in style.

Islam Makhachev responds with savage two-word reply to Colby Covington’s ‘m**goloid’ comment for welterweight title defense

Islam Makhachev fires back at Colby Covington (Image Courtesy- Imago)

There is no doubt that welterweight fighter Colby Covington is one of the most outspoken personalities in the UFC. He is known for his trash-talking abilities both inside and outside the ring. Covington recently called out UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for producing boring fights. However, this caught the attention of the lightweight champion, who sent a befitting reply.

Covington recently gave an interview with MMA journalist James Lynch, where he spoke about a variety of topics, including a fight with Makhachev. He said, “He fights in a midgets division and has barely beaten midgets. That little m**goloid has been talking too much, and he should face a real man.” Makhachev took to Twitter, where he replied to Covington’s callout, writing, “Easy money.”

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This is not the first time Covington and Makhachev have gone back and forth. Makhachev is known for his superior grappling and wrestling skills in the octagon. However, Covington believed that his “American Wrestling” would prove too much for the Dagestani champion. Makhachev believed that he would easily be able to defeat Covington if they were to fight.

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If these two fighters were to fight, it would be a very close fight. Both fighters are very skilled, and both fighters are very dangerous. It is difficult to say who would win, but it would be a very exciting fight to watch. Fans will look forward to seeing the two face off soon.

Related: Colby Covington confident American wrestling will ‘out-smoke’ Dagestani wrestling style of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov

Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals plans for welterweight move

Undoubtedly, Javier Mendez has been a major influence on Makhachev’s career. He has helped him to develop into one of the best lightweight fighters in the world. Mendez is known for his technical knowledge of MMA and his ability to develop fighters into complete martial artists. He recently gave his thoughts on Makhachev’s move to welterweight.

Islam Makhachev and Javier Mendez
Islam Makhachev and Javier Mendez (Image Courtesy- MMA Fighting)

Mendez recently talked with Submission Radio, where he revealed Makhachev’s future. He believed that his student would 100% move to the 170-pound division in the future. He said that Makhachev wanted to clear out the lightweight division, then train hard and move up to welterweight. However, Mendez believed Makhachev’s final goal was winning the welterweight gold.

There is no doubt that Makhachev is one of the most impressive fighters in the modern era of the UFC. His superior grappling skills have made him a constant force in the UFC. Fans will look forward to seeing Makhachev back in the ring at UFC 294.

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