Colby Covington Still Thinks He's In The Title Talk

Colby Covington

Colby Covington Won't Be Deterred by Recent UFC Results

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) is no stranger to setbacks, but his confidence remains unshaken despite recent losses. After suffering a doctor-stoppage TKO against Joaquin Buckley, Covington has now dropped two consecutive fights and remains 0-3 in undisputed title bouts. Yet, “Chaos” is far from calling it quits on his championship aspirations.

In a recent Twitch stream, Covington drew inspiration from former double champion Daniel Cormier, who achieved UFC glory well into his 40s. At 36, Covington believes his best days are ahead and that he still has what it takes to climb back to the top of the welterweight division.

"We're going to do the unthinkable. We're going to shock the world," Covington said. "DC (Cormier) was a champion at 41. I'm only 36 years young. No reason I can't be champion."

Eyeing the Champion: Belal Muhammad

Covington has set his sights on reigning welterweight champion Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC), who captured the belt in July with a decisive win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304. Muhammad and Covington have a long history of verbal jabs, with Muhammad angling for a fight with Covington since 2017. However, the matchup never materialized, leaving Muhammad to claim that Covington will "never touch gold."

Covington disagrees, pointing to stylistic advantages in a potential clash.

"Belal Muhammad, 'Remember the Racist,' I can easily beat him," Covington said, using one of his signature inflammatory nicknames. "He's a good matchup. He's not going to take me down. He's not going to outwrestle me. F*ck that. I will smack that dude silly. I know no one knows who he is, but they're going to know when he's on my highlight reel after I'm done with him."

Covington’s confidence in his wrestling, cardio, and pressure style has been a constant throughout his career. While his recent record may suggest otherwise, he remains convinced that he’s just one fight away from reclaiming his place at the top of the division.

The Road Ahead

Covington’s road back to title contention won’t be easy. With consecutive losses and younger contenders surging in the welterweight division, he'll need a standout performance to regain momentum. However, if history has proven anything, it's that fighters with resilience and determination can defy the odds—something Covington seems determined to do.

Whether fans love him or hate him, one thing is clear: Colby Covington is far from done. And with his eyes locked on Belal Muhammad, the chaos in the welterweight division is far from over.

Will Covington shock the world, or is this another chapter in his polarizing UFC career? Only time will tell. FIGHT.TV is here for it!