Colby Covington has escalated the pre-fight war of words against Khamzat Chimaev, labeling the undefeated fighter a “weight bully” who cannot compete in any arena. The two heavyweights are set to collide in the main event on November 14 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, where Covington will defend his RAF cruiserweight crossover title. The bout, which streams exclusively on FOX Nation, marks a pivotal moment for both athletes as they seek to establish dominance in the new promotion’s heavyweight division.
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Covington dismissed Chimaev’s long-standing verbal attacks, asserting that the challenger lacks the versatility to beat him in wrestling, striking, or even a “looks competition.” The UFC veteran pointed to Chimaev’s recent loss to Sean Strickland as evidence of his vulnerability, claiming he will achieve in three minutes what Strickland took six minutes to accomplish. “I’m going to have him on his back, butt-scooting in three minutes,” Covington told MMA Junkie, predicting a swift and humiliating submission that would leave Chimaev “like a dirty dog who has diarrhea trying to scoot his bottom across the floor.”
Despite Chimaev’s undefeated record on the RAF mats, Covington remains unimpressed by his recent victories over Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler. The promoter-turned-fighter views these wins as lacking in caliber compared to the high-level competition he has faced throughout his career. As the November 14 date approaches, the narrative has shifted from a simple title defense to a definitive settling of scores, with Covington positioning himself as the superior all-around athlete capable of dismantling the “weight bully” in the center of the octagon.
Source: Yahoo Sports
