Colby covington is a former UFC title challenger. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCEurope
When the fight is near, all the focus of Colby covington is to stay focused and stay away from any distractions. And, in this week of fighting UFC Tampa, the welterweight (up to 77kg.) is taking this strategy to a new level: he has isolated himself in a multi-million dollar mansion to avoid the other fighters at the hotel. The reason? According to the American himself, he doesn't want to deal with the exaggerated egos of other athletes, which, in his view, are likely to generate conflicts outside the octagon.
According to the fighter, this atmosphere of confrontation outside the arena is not something he wants for his preparation. He prefers the tranquility of an isolated environment to focus 100% on the fight.
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“All fighters have big egos and love to talk trash when they know they’re not going to end up locked in a cage,” Covington said in an interview with MMA Guru.
With 17 wins and four losses in his career, 'Chaos' faces Buckley in a fight that could be decisive for his position in the division rankings. However, Covington is going through a period of ups and downs: in the last five fights, he has only obtained two victories. This includes losses against Leon edwards e Kamaru Usman, all of them for the belt.
In addition to his skills in the octagon, Colby also stands out for the aggressive way he promotes his fights, often using controversial statements to increase rivalries with his opponents or even outside the UFC. In an interview at media day, he even provoked Jon Jones and even NBA star LeBron James.
This Saturday (14th), the UFC Tampa will mark the end of the organization's 2024 calendar. The event features 13 fights, with the highlight being the clash between Colby covington e Joaquin buckley, who are the main fight of the night.
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