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Khamzat Chimaev slams rival Colby Covington as next UFC title challenger: ‘He wins against nobodies’

UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev is not happy with Colby Covington being the next challenger for the welterweight championship.

It has been over eight months since the usually active Chimaev competed, last time out however he came out unscathed from his two-minute mauling of Kevin Holland. Rumours have been circling though, ‘Borz’ could be facing Kamaru Usman next time out and a win could see ether man straight into title contention.

Khamzat Chimaev slams Colby Covington

While Chimaev may not be next in line for the title shot, it still did not stop him expressing his dislike of Covington, who is set to challenge Leon Edwards for his 170lb title.