Former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has revealed that he is in talks to return to the octagon at UFC White House . Without a win since March 2022, the American believes he could be one of the names chosen for the celebratory card, which is scheduled to take place on the lawn of the United States presidential residence, and has even indicated an ideal opponent.
During an interview with the Valuetainment channel, Covington highlighted that he views a fight against the Briton favorably, especially given the international appeal of the duel. In the athlete's view, a clash between a representative of the United States and another from the United Kingdom would be more appropriate to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's independence, thus avoiding a confrontation between fighters of the same nationality on such a symbolic date.
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“I really like the fight with Paddy Pimblett . It’s an American against a Briton. I don’t want to fight an American on the 250th anniversary of the United States.”, Colby Covington.
Colby Covington is going through a terrible phase in the UFC.
Currently ranked 14th in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's welterweight division, Colby Covington hasn't won a fight since March 2022, when he defeated Jorge Masvidal in the octagon. Since then, the American has been on a losing streak in the organization, having been defeated by Leon Edwards and Joaquin Buckley in his most recent appearances.
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