M. Chiesa weighing in for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mikemav22
At a great stage in his career, Michael chiesa He achieved a great feat last Saturday (25), at UFC Raleigh, and is already aiming for his next goal. After defeating, with property, Rafael dos Anjos, the North American has already outlined plans for the future. After the victory, the athlete challenged Colby covington for a confrontation.
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“With all due respect to Colby Convington, I know how tough he is and I want to be where he is. He just fought for the belt and will do his best against me. I want to face him in July and fight for the belt at the end of the year”, he concluded.
After defeating Dos Anjos, Chiesa should officially enter the rankings of the category dominated by Kamaru Usman. The challenge to Colby could shorten the path towards a future title, as the North American currently occupies second place in the group.
Covington is coming off a defeat to the current champion and needs to recover from the tough setback suffered by the Nigerian in December last year. Currently, the 'loudmouth' is recovering from a fractured jaw suffered against Usman in the UFC 245 and has no plans to return to the octagon.
At UFC Raleigh, Michael had his third welterweight fight. So far, the fighter doesn't know what it's like to lose in the new category. The combatant comes from triumph over Carlos Condit, Diego Sanchez and now against Rafael dos Anjos.
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