Colby Covington doubts Islam Makhachev is serious about fighting him.
Lightweight titleholder Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) wants to chase dual-champion status if he gets past Charles Oliveira for a second time at UFC 294 later this month in Abu Dhabi.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) challenges Leon Edwards for the welterweight strap in the UFC 296 headliner on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas, and Makhachev said he hopes Covington wins so he can fight him. Makhachev was responding to Covington’s callout, but “Chaos” thinks Makhachev is just looking for clout with the response.