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Colby Covington is standing firm, believing he has already done enough for the UFC to warrant better treatment. Covington was vocal after being left off the line-up for the upcoming ‘Freedom 250’ event at the White House in June.
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Colby Covington is standing firm, believing he has already done enough for the UFC to warrant better treatment. Covington was vocal after being left off the line-up for the upcoming ‘Freedom 250’ event at the White House in June. While this might be his most direct criticism of the promotion to date, it is far from the first time the 38-year-old and the UFC have seen things differently regarding his next move.
Amid his continued pursuit of high-profile opponents and matchups, Covington has recently indicated a significant disconnect regarding the UFC’s current plans. Colby Covington says he will not be ‘taken advantage of’ despite his recent inactivity Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC In 2023, Covington’s third undisputed welterweight title shot against Leon Edwards raised plenty of eyebrows, with many questioning whether he deserved the opportunity. Since then, the former interim champion has stepped into the Octagon just once, suffering a loss to Joaquin Buckley – a result he was not shy about disputing.
During an interview with Bloody Elbow, he acknowledged that his lack of recent activity has affected where he stands with the UFC regarding what comes next. But he made it clear that he is not backing down from his stance. “Yeah, absolutely.
This is a business and they’re looking at it from business on my end and I’m looking at it from business on my end. I know my worth. I’m not going to be taken advantage of.