Top UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington reacted to the news from UFC President Dana White that he will fight the winner of Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman 2 next.
Covington has not fought since last September when he defeated Tyron Woodley via fifth-round TKO to solidify his spot amongst the top welterweights in the world. When the UFC booked Usman vs Masvidal in a rematch for UFC 261, many were surprised that Covington didn’t get the title shot first. But UFC president Dana White recently confirmed that Covington will be next in line for the belt against the winner of Usman vs. Masvidal 2, and so he will be watching closely when the title is defended this Saturday at UFC 261.