Ahead of his return to the Octagon this month at UFC 296, former interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington claims he would love to pursue an eventual “dream” fight with ex-two-weight champion, Conor McGregor – whom he was full of praise for.
Covington, the current number three ranked welterweight, has been sidelined since he took home a one-sided unanimous decision win over former training partner and close friend, Jorge Masvidal back in March of last year.
Returning to the Octagon later this month at UFC 296 in a healdining slot, Clovis native, Covington takes on incumbent welterweight champion and long-time rival, Leon Edwards in the pair’s anticipated championship showdown.