Colby Covington Critiques Khamzat Chimaev Ahead of Possible Matchup
Colby Covington rips into ‘mentally weak’ Khamzat Chimaev ahead of potential future match
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Colby Covington has publicly criticized Khamzat Chimaev's performance during his recent title loss to Sean Strickland, labeling him as 'mentally weak.' Covington's remarks come as he prepares for a match against Chimaev's teammate, Arman Tsarukyan, potentially setting the stage for a future clash with Chimaev.
- 01Khamzat Chimaev lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland in May during his first title defense.
- 02Chimaev's brother revealed that his weight cut nearly led to a life-threatening situation, prompting Chimaev to seek a rematch.
- 03Colby Covington, who has recently announced his retirement from the UFC, is scheduled to compete against Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11.
- 04Covington criticized Chimaev for 'accepting guard' during his fight, suggesting it shows a lack of discipline and mental toughness.
- 05The current agreement between UFC and RAF prevents active UFC fighters from competing against each other, but Covington's retirement may change that.
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Colby Covington has taken aim at Khamzat Chimaev following the latter's shocking loss to Sean Strickland in May, where Chimaev lost his middleweight title in his first defense. Covington highlighted Chimaev's struggles during the fight, particularly criticizing his decision to 'accept guard,' which he believes reflects a lack of discipline and mental strength. Covington stated, 'You can see he has that quitter in him,' emphasizing that such tactics are unbecoming of a fighter. As Covington prepares to face Chimaev's teammate, Arman Tsarukyan, at RAF 11, he expressed eagerness to potentially compete against Chimaev in the future. Chimaev has requested a rematch after the title loss, citing a dangerous weight cut, but Covington's recent retirement from the UFC may pave the way for their eventual matchup, despite current restrictions on active UFC fighters competing in the Real American Freestyle Wrestling league.
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