C. Covington (photo) should return to the octagon in the first half of 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @colbycovmma
After having frustrated his plans to become the new welterweight champion (up to 77kg), following the defeat to his rival, Kamaru Usman, Colby covington It may not be long before he's seen in action in the Octagon again. According to one of the 'bad boy' coaches, Dan Lambert, the athlete is recovering well from a broken jaw and could return to fight in the first half of 2020. The information was revealed in an interview with 'The Score'.
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“He will already be training in February, so, in theory, he will be ready to fight in April, maybe May. But that depends on what he wants to do, what the UFC has in mind for him. Many things have to happen before he returns.
Despite not choosing a new opponent for his pupil, Lambert stated that he intends for Colby to return to play against an elite fighter in the category. According to the coach, Covington's current position in the rankings favors a good fight option for the North American.
“Anyone in the top 10, for sure, or top 5. Colby is still ranked first or second (2nd), still at the top. So his next opponent has to be someone who excites him, who represents a great challenge for him, and puts him in the position to fight for the title again after the duel”, said Dan.
The coach took the opportunity to update on the former challenger’s real physical condition. In the confrontation against Usman, which took place on December 14, at UFC 244, the fighter suffered a jaw injury, which was instrumental in the final result of the fight.
“He has a small fracture in his jaw. It didn't need to be reconnected or anything like that. He is recovering, resting and relaxing. I expect him back at the gym (American Top Team – ATT) in a few weeks full steam ahead, because that’s how he works”, he concluded.
after the UFC 244, the president of Ultimate, Dana White, stated that he would like to hold a confrontation between Colby and the former champion of the division, Tyron woodley. The clash would be in the company's plans for 2020, after Covington recovers from his injury.
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