![]() ![]() It’s kind of that triangle rock-paper-scissors sort of formula.”Ĭovington’s biggest detraction for a title shot has been argued around his inactivity and record in his last four fights, alternating wins and losses with the latter coming in title fights against Usman. It’s a hard fight for Colby whereas Masvidal and Leon is a good fight for Masvidal, but I think Colby’s a bad fight for Leon. “The Usman fights, I think stylistically, styles do make fights, and Usman and Colby, they just match up. I know people are saying otherwise, but I think in my opinion Colby deserves that shot just because he has put a beating on most people. I don’t like him skipping the queue over Colby. “I think that fight between Leon and Masvidal would be great,” Whittaker told mainevent (h/t LowKick MMA). ![]() Whittaker, however, doesn’t have an issue like most others do with the way things are playing out. Also competing at UFC 287 on Saturday will be 170-pound contenders Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal, who hope to make an undeniable case that can supersede Covington. Meanwhile, the UFC is planning to have the welterweight champion Leon Edwards next defend against Covington, which has caused quite a stir throughout the community. Whittaker - a former undisputed 185-pound champion - is currently awaiting his next move, hoping to soon get another crack at the top of the mountain following this weekend’s Alex Pereira vs. In 2023, each fighter is a fixture atop their weight class with titles on their resumes. As “The Reaper” departed the welterweight division in 2014, Covington entered and slowly started his ascent to stardom. The days of Whittaker competing below 185 pounds are a distant memory. Robert Whittaker is all in on Colby Covington’s UFC welterweight title shot. ![]()
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