Former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington remains keen on settling his long-standing rivalry with former interim lightweight titleholder, Dustin Poirier after the conclusion of his UFC 296 return next month – claiming the Lafayette native got him removed from American Top Team.
Covington, the current number three ranked welterweight contender and former interim division champion, headlined a March pay-per-view card against former training partner and close friend, Jorge Masvidal last year in a massive grudge match between the duo, shutting out the Floridian with a one-sided decision win.
Colby Covington echoes calls for Dustin Poirier fight
As for Poirier, the Louisanan headlined UFC 291 back in July most recently in a symbolic BMF championship fight rematch wih Justin Gaethje, dropping a hellacious second round high-kick KO loss to his fellow former interim gold holder.