Covington provoked Werdum after the defeat (Photo: Reproduction/instagram/ColbyCovington)
Fabricio Werdum was knocked out by the Russian Alexander Volkov in the main fight of UFC London, event held last Saturday (17). With the defeat, the Brazilian was further away from his chance at the heavyweight belt and his disaffection Colby covington, didn't miss the chance to needle the black belt from Rio Grande do Sul.
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Covington and Werdum are declared enemies. Last November, the North American was involved in a fight with a Brazilian, who even threw a boomerang at the loudmouth. The rival's response came this weekend.
Colby, who watched Fabrício's fight in England, celebrated his rival's defeat with a provocation on social media. On his Twitter account, the fighter published an image of the character “Nelson” smiling, from the cartoon “The Simpsons” with the hashtag 'UFC London'.
#ufclondon pic.twitter.com/UaxywEedtT
— Colby covington (@ColbyCovMMA) March 17th, 2018
“Chaos” continues without a duel scheduled. The North American's last fight was a victory over the Brazilian Demian Maia, last October. The Brazilians' disaffection has accumulated 13 wins and one defeat. Covington is ranked third in the welterweight division, and hopes to have the opportunity to fight Tyron woodley, the champion of the under-77kg category.
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