Dana confirms Covington as next title challenger if Usman beats Masvidal at UFC 261

C. Covington heads to the UFC Octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Despite still working on the final stretch of publicizing the rematch between Kamaru Usman e Jorge masvidal for the welterweight title (up to 77kg.), Dana White, is already thinking about the future. The president of Ultimate confirmed that Colby covington will have the next chance at the division belt, if the Nigerian wins the fight in UFC 261 this Saturday (24). The statement was given to the website 'Yahoo Sports'.

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If the duel is confirmed, Kamaru Usman there would be one more rematch ahead. In the first confrontation against Colby covington, carried out in UFC 245, the Nigerian knocked out in the fifth round in a real 'war' in the Octagon. Furthermore, at the time, Dana White had praised the fight and revealed interest in a possible second fight between the fighters.

The path, however, could change in the event of a victory. Jorge masvidal No. UFC 261. This is because, if 'Jesus das Ruas' becomes champion, it seems more likely that Ultimate will opt for a trilogy against Kamaru Usman.

Professional since 2012, Colby covington has a record of 16 wins and two losses in MMA. At 33 years old, the American occupies first place in the welterweight division, behind only Usman himself. He comes from triumph over Tyron woodley, in September 2020.