Conor McGregor may believe he is on his way to facing UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman someday, but the 170-pound division's top challenger Colby Covington has sent a message to the Irishman about the upcoming change. Covington thinks McGregor can "sit the f*** back" and concentrate on his own division.
You will listen to Covington's Submission Radio interview below.
Covington: 'You Just Got Sparked!'
In the video, Covington was questioned about Usman and McGregor's latest online feud.
Covington didn't hold back when it came to "Con Guy" McGregor or the Irishman's next rival, Dustin Poirier, whom he refers to as "Dustin Sore-ier."
“Yeah, I think it's amusing. “It's hilarious,” Covington said of the upcoming McGregor vs. Usman battle.
Covington believes McGregor should not be talking of fighting for the UFC welterweight title because he hasn't yet won his forthcoming lightweight rubbermatch against Poirier at UFC 264 on July 10.
“I know, you just got ignited by Dustin [Poirier],” Covington said. “Ask Dustin...” about the days we used to practice together He used to weep. He'd be weeping at the gym, asking his coach... 'Oh, god, Colby is so tough I can't help him.' Why is he so good?' 'I'll just quit like a b****.'"
In the main event of UFC 257 in January, Poirer knocked McGregor out in the second round. McGregor claimed the first battle between the two stars in 2014, but the 155-pounders will clash again at UFC 264 to settle the record.
What about a McGregor vs. Covington fight?
“So you were sparked by Dustin...
So, Con Man McGregor, sit the f*** down. You couldn't even shake the old guy off his throne. How are you going to beat perfection and the best welterweight of all time?” Covington said.
Covington believes McGregor has little right fighting in the welterweight category.
McGregor, according to Covington, had "none more."
Yet the brash ex-interim champion wasn't through yet. Covington also said McGregor was finished as an outstanding professional fighter and that the first-ever UFC "champ champ" should simply go on.
“I think it's funny. He's seeking to maintain some buzz going by putting his name in the hat... Dude, the guy is fully depleted. You made all of your profits. You cashed out. You are no longer hungry. We get it, dude. “Just go away,” Covington added.
Covington expects to battle Usman next in order to avenge his loss to “The Nigerian Nightmare” at UFC 245 in December 2019.
Though UFC president Dana White said before Usman's dramatic second-round stoppage victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 on Saturday that Covington will definitely be the next man up for the champ, the UFC chief still refused to commit to that battle after UFC 261 ended.
Furthermore, Usman doesn't seem to be involved in rematching Covington anytime soon, at least before his opponent proves he merits another chance at UFC gold.
Regardless, Covington and Usman seem to differ on McGregor's odds at 170 pounds.
Neither man believes McGregor needs the opportunity to compete for welterweight gold, and both believe he should avoid moving to welterweight entirely.
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