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Daniel Cormier: Belal Muhammad deserves UFC title shot most, but ‘Colby Covington’s name is sexy’

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Colby Covington's name value is why he's next in line for a title shot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

Gilbert Burns takes high road on Colby Covington being named UFC welterweight No. 1 contender

Gilbert Burns isn't exactly thrilled about Dana White saying Colby Covington will get the next title shot, "but who am I to judge?"

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

Colby Covington warns UFC champion Leon Edwards "not to cross" Dana White

Covington was in London last weekend to weigh in as a backup fighter for Edwards' world title bout with Kamaru Usman, and has been promised the next shot at the belt by promoter White

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

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Francis Ngannou makes injury excuse for Kamaru Usman's defeat by Leon Edwards

Kamaru Usman was unable to regain his UFC title after being outpointed by Leon Edwards at UFC 286 in London, but Francis Ngannou has suggested the ex-champion was unable to train adequately due to injury

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

Colby Covington: Khabib Nurmagomedov avoided welterweight because of me

"I would've walked him down," Colby Covington said if he'd ever gotten the chance to fight UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Henry Cejudo: Colby Covington will beat UFC champ Leon Edwards, grind him out for five rounds

Henry Cejudo thinks Colby Covington is a bad stylistic matchup for UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Francis Ngannou: Injury prevented Kamaru Usman from training properly for Leon Edwards at UFC 286

Former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou hosted a UFC 286 watch party in Cameroon, where he gave his candid reaction to the main event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

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Ben Askren says Belal Muhammad most deserving of UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards

Based off of recent runs, Ben Askren thinks Belal Muhammad should be next in line for welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Daniel Cormier says Belal Muhammad needs ‘high-profile win’ to be taken seriously, suggests Kamaru Usman

Daniel Cormier personally believes Belal Muhammad is "easily the most deserving" of a UFC welterweight title shot, but it's not his call.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Video: Colby Covington’s UFC welterweight title shot creates ‘really messed-up situation’

How come Belal Muhammad isn't even being mentioned as a UFC welterweight title challenger?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Michael Bisping unbothered by Justin Gaethje claiming biased UFC 286 commentary: He’s ‘just being a loyal teammate’

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping doesn't seem too upset by Justin Gaethje's accusation of being biased with his commentary at UFC 286.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

Colby Covington accuses Leon Edwards of "cheating" during Kamaru Usman UFC fight

Leon Edwards retained his UFC welterweight title with a trilogy win over Kamaru Usman in London at UFC 286, but potential next challenger Colby Covington has claimed the champion cheated in the fight

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Leon Edwards wants Jorge Masvidal to "beg" for shot at his UFC title

UFC champion Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight title at UFC 286 against Kamaru Usman, and will now receive a whole host of challenges including from Colby Covington

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Video: What stood out about Leon Edwards’ win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286?

The trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman looked nothing like their first two encounters.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Jon Anik defends Michael Bisping’s UFC 286 commentary: ‘The man has zero agenda nor any bias’

Jon Anik disagrees with Justin Gaethje's criticism toward Michael Bisping following Saturday's UFC 286 headliner.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Daniel Cormier: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 4 could happen down the road

Former UFC champion and analyst Daniel Cormier wouldn't be surprised if Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman fight a fourth time down the line.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Justin Gaethje Had an Absolute Dominant Showing at UFC 286

“I’m made for this. It’s what I do.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Colby Covington: Me vs. Conor McGregor ‘probably the biggest fight the UFC would ever do’

Colby Covington thinks a fight with Conor McGregor would be the highest selling pay-per-view in UFC history.

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The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Who is next for Leon Edwards?

Edwards outpointed Kamaru Usman in London on Saturday, retaining the UFC welterweight title in his first defence of the belt

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Spinning Back Clique: UFC 286 fallout for Edwards, Covington and Usman, plus Conor vs. USADA

Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique" live stream covering the biggest topics in MMA, including a look back at UFC 286.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated throughout the year

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year

Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has announced for 2023

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

UFC 286: Justin Gaethje blasts ‘biased’ Michael Bisping commentary

In the main event, Gaethje’s teammate Kamaru Usman lost to Leon Edwards, a compatriot of Bisping

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What should be next for Leon Edwards after UFC 286 title defense?

Dana White wants to make Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington after UFC 286, but is that the right move? We play matchmaker for the champ.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Kamaru Usman after UFC 286 title loss?

How should Kamaru Usman proceed with his career after losing back-to-back fights for the first time?

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