Chael Sonnen isn’t sure where Colby Covington goes next after UFC 296 loss | ESPN MMA

On the UFC 296 Post Show, Jon Anik, Chael Sonnen and Dominick Cruz react to Leon Edwards’ win vs. Colby Covington and discuss what could be next for each fighter.
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[@dnam727]

Colby sold himself out for a character. Disrespected Matt Hughes about his accident, spoke on Masvidal's family, dissed Leon's deceased father, called Brazil a dump, and so much more BS, all for money. He gained funds but lost almost everything of true value, including his friends and teammates. Sure, the schtick helped his career and gained him a lot of shallow fans, but with one loss, look how they all turned on him and booed him out of the arena. Thats what he gets for throwing respect and honor out for money and attention.

[@technopriest8686]

well said

[@BigPoppaSufi]

100% plus a garbage resume when put into context

[@xftbllplyr2091]

Yep, no one like fakeness, bitterness and lazyness

[@cliptomaniac2562]

Has he earned that much money though? I would argue he would have made the same amount if he didn’t do the character.

[@NewDarkKnight]

Well said 100%

[@trentonghormley6750]

Chael appears to be on 2.5x speed compared to everyone else

[@nick9602]

❄️❄️❄️

[@kevincarter2020]

he's on something

[@yommet]

Modafinil

[@jasonbourne8529]

Cocaine is a helluva drug.

[@demetriusray1627]

Yeah meth!

[@dfgntzfjgyhmghbndfnghcmsfr1089]

What an embarrassing night for Colby

[@kingmoreorless2810]

Not at all he got paid millions and most likely ppv points

[@OneForTheNorth]

@@kingmoreorless2810and was embarrassed in the process

[@ihatecasuals5065]

@@kingmoreorless2810get off your knees dc eater he got beat clearly a very bad performance, I wish you casuals gth out the comments

[@British-born-paki-shinobi]

I've been saying it for ages Americans are a bunch of whimps, no true warrior spirit inside any of them. Colonisers were only brave with modern advanced weaponry for their time when invading other countries and thieving their goods,land,raping women and enslaving blacks. Pure Rotten souls with no fight inside of them.

[@British-born-paki-shinobi]

Tonight showed the true real American spirit 😂😂😂

[@PjXu98]

At this point, Shavkat is already past Colby so that fight wouldn't make any sense. Colby vs Burns makes the most sense to me.

[@phunchu8202]

Shavkat vs Colby and if Shavkat wins he gets the next shot. Burns is already booked. Bellal gets the next shot for the belt.

[@nathanmiller9918]

Burns is fighting JDM.

[@victornshimiye]

Burns is booked already

[@Kvngz]

Burns is already past Colby , Sean Vs Colby makes the most sense to me 😂😂😂

[@SP-qe3tg]

Colby needs to go down to 155 and fight Dustin but to be honest I think Dustin flattens him with ease

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Colby lied about saying yes to fights. Dana has already admitted that tonight.

[@superfly19751]

Breaking news!! Covington lies….

[@SammyBoyy300]

Lost lots of respect for him hearing he waited for this shot, wasted his prime

[@demetriusray1627]

A MAGA that lies?!…no way…🤭

[@sunbus4943]

@@demetriusray1627 an entitled progressive snowflake who criticizes others for doing some of the things he/she does on a larger scale!? no way.... Be silent, you immoral developmentally arrested sheep

[@nsd1001]

Where did Dana say this? And what did he say exactly?

[@entertexthere1127]

Guy just ate his disgusting, disgraceful words. Serves him right.

[@JK-vc7ie]

What? It’s not wrong to call out a criminal.

[@jamesthompson9003]

Acting like he got KO'd instead of Leon outpointing him by 3-5 sig strikes in R1-3 and then getting outstruck by Colby in R4 & 5 lol. All that after Leon said he'd end Colby for the dead-dad comments

[@brickcitybeatdown]

​@JK-vc7ie it's a terrible look to talk on someone's dead father bro

[@JK-vc7ie]

@@brickcitybeatdown It’s terrible to say words about an actual criminal? What? Who told you that?

[@brickcitybeatdown]

@@JK-vc7ie You mad bro? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JonSnowsGhost]

Colby can technically be transferred to the WWE now. 😂

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

even wwe dont want him

[@markelscott100]

He wouldn't work he would just be a watered down jbl

[@superfly19751]

Too small for the WWF

[@noelnoni7310]

@@superfly19751bro is gonna look like Rey Mysterio out there🤣

[@hhhson3622]

​@@superfly19751carrying the fame of UFC is all it takes.

[@rejachemno]

Wonderboy is 40. Just what Colby looks for in opposition

[@kuro5041]

40 and no ground game* you’re forgetting the most important part! He can’t lay on them if they pose a threat

[@shafqatishan437]

He ducked WB for years

[@bryanmorrison2396]

Bro he literally jst called wonder boy out in his pre presser lol 40+ n he fight u now shouting sean n Islam before fight goes wonder boy after it lol go Aew as WWE to big for him

[@nanashi5139]

An easy win for Colby. Cry more casual 😊

[@user-bc3qr9os6z]

Dude wonder boy fucks colby up he wrestled good against shavkat and I’m willing to bet shavkat chokes out Covington. WB would put on a striking master class against colby and stop the takedown

[@ghostrunner2138]

Colby deserving this shot in the first place is very debatable, so there's no way after losing it like this he can just go into another title eliminator.

[@dnam727]

It's not debatable. He did NOT deserve the title shot and it showed in the fight. He lost to Usman twice and beat two washed-up fighters. That's 2-2 in his last 4. Then he was inactive for 2 years. How does he get a title shot after that? With Dana White privilege and his big mouth, that's how. Now he has to pay for writing a check that he couldn't cash.

[@cosmo2852]

@@dnam727 Hmm...a big mouth who attacks a person's family, who has no respect for anyone, who is a racist that claims white privilege? Gee...I wonder who he takes after?

[@BennyTherat]

People are dissing the Colby character and rightfully so but that character got him this fight.

[@Cfb2987]

Chael is still calling Belal “Blahal”. 😂

[@poke9768]

People complain about Dustin and Gaethje getting undeserved title shots but at least they put on good performances and its exciting for the fans to watch. Colby on the otherhand wins against washed up people and gets undeserved title shots and puts up awful performances like this.

[@Vato18st2.0]

Colby is overrated at this point

[@oldironsides4107]

@Vato18st2.0 He’s always been overrated. His best wins and it’s a couple and he’s 36 We’re against 40 year olds with a combined record of 2-22

[@GrizzlyAdams101]

Colby is just a worm, he’s going to be forgotten about now.

[@user-vo1gd5sk8n]

@@Vato18st2.0Geoff Neil would finish him at this point

[@izanagisburden9465]

Undeserved??? Porier fought then upcoming hotshot dan hooker and cornor megregor 2x times to get a re try for championship... and even being at a stylistic disadvantage against olivera... put up a decent fight.. Colby's first and second shots were well deserved... but this one was BS and he got fraud checked

[@nolimiteren]

The facts that Colby hasn’t learned any Jiu Jitsu in his MMA career is crazy

[@AllThingsRenStimpy]

Most wrestlers don't... they wrestle. That's their grappling. Sambo fighters are the same way. Even Judo peeps think their grappling system is where it's at.

[@JohnSmith-pg9ns]

MAGA loser Colby is a black belt actually

[@snoopthedawg4040]

Yeah he tried an arm triangle late that he used to use earlier in his career but it went nowhere. Baffling performance from Colby no agression at all!

[@venice2823]

Izzy was a white belt in bjj and was a champion.

[@HAMZA-uc6fv]

​@@AllThingsRenStimpyThe heck?!! Islam literally subbed the guy with the most submissions, Khabib's title reign was all submission wins, even tagit from their team that fought tonight, he won by sumission. Shut the fu(k up, your colbum lost like pu$$y, go cry in your cave.

[@rajahferrier7475]

Chael is a natural on the mic. He really has a gift for this stuff.

[@darkNovaskar]

Yeah cuz he sure as he// can't fight

[@nick9602]

@@darkNovaskarAre you braindead?

[@nick9602]

Chaels gift is white and is usually snorted🤣

[@flosthebos]

Cocaine is a helluva drug

[@davidliston4204]

Cheesy and fake. Nothing more. If you are impressed by loud bluster cool

[@WilliamBTCWallace]

All I know is that I’ll NEVER pay for another Colby fight again.

[@mfs353]

what a loser? you pay? lol

[@levicook2200]

Or Leon 💤

[@Fatdecember]

I was tempted, but the card outside of Colby vs Leon didn’t really interest me much. I heard the main fight was dull so I’m glad I didn’t buy it.

[@jayriveras5437]

Russian link, I never pay.

[@doocottibob9730]

@@levicook2200cope

[@oscar5211]

Colby was massively disappointing. Bros becoming what he dissed. Title shots & zip. Just like masvidal.

[@markostanic9442]

Que tal boludo?

[@KG-ii2yx]

JOURNEYWOMAN COVINGTON

[@beazyb]

How was he disappointing his career is based off of talking not skills or wins

[@jcgjcg3844]

What happened to Leon K.Oing Colby? Seems to me he was pretty boring!

[@bendover7841]

The real street Judas

[@tonysmith4250]

Anytime Colby fights someone not coming off multiple losses and under the age of 40 he gets washed. He avoided the top five and some how talked his way into 3 title fights. Super overrated and finally getting exposed

[@nanashi5139]

Came off the couch and had a Decison loss against the champion. Not bad at all, he’s not going anywhere ,cry more 😊

[@callumadams3663]

@@nanashi5139blud he got dominated by a guy who he had a stylistic advantage over

[@markdyer2574]

​@@nanashi5139The only ones that are crying is the deluded Colby fans thar arrogantly thought that their hero can come off the couch to beat the Champion after a 2 year lay off 😂😂

[@user-bc3qr9os6z]

@@nanashi5139dude ran away got out wrestled and literally had nothing to offer Leon

[@112233JORDAN]

This is the worst colby has been dominated and the only time ever you could make that argument. And it wasnt even that dominant by Leon, just inactivity by Colby for the most part.

[@b.f.skinner4383]

Colby looked so slow and weak tonight. The only reason why he ended on top at the end of round 5 was because Leon got too emotional and was set on out-grappling Colby instead of getting back to his feet. Colby's finished.

[@H.K.5]

Well he’s 35, that’s the age where most fighters start to decline.

[@Valkyrae123]

@@H.K.5not really most hit their prime around 35

[@bobbylongwitz6053]

I think if leon would've thrown more punches he could've finished colby. He made colby back down almost the whole fight and had multiple opportunities to put it on him when colby was against the fence but didn't really. He's a phenomenal fighter but i think with a higher output he'd have more finishes. He reminds me a lot of adesanya with his style. The way he moves, reacts, switches stance and feints is a beauty to watch if you're a striker or someone who loves seeing a striker of his caliber. But again he coasts too much for me he needs that killer instinct, somebody that can bring it out. That's his only weakness so to say in my opinion but who am I 😂😂

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@Valkyrae123 No they don't lol

[@user-bc3qr9os6z]

@@bobbylongwitz6053yeah Colby was running too much and kept a real high guard. It’s hard to land clean on someone who doesn’t open up Colby is done

[@ImranAli-hv3fu]

I feel like the gimmick is going to end in a sad way for him, after that performance where he won 1min he’s surely behind some of the more deserving guys, and at 35 a serious title run may be behind him. He’s going to be remembered as a guy who never became champ and said and did some deplorable things along the way.. 🤦🏾

[@danniboyz9546]

Copy paste

[@sinistersageness]

Whatever I hope you casuals hop off the bandwagon and stay off. Colby still one of the best in the world and he will be back

[@Canxervero]

He was oddly gun-shy. I really don't see another title shot. Up to him how much longer he goes.

[@poke9768]

@@sinistersageness Only 14 year olds are colby fans

[@BlizzyFizzyMissMeWTBullshit]

Cool story bro

[@karmaboxingmma432]

Colby is not going to fight rakmanov

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

If he’s not being gifted championship fights he exclusively fights people coming off losses. His fall off is going to be one for the ages.

[@OneForTheNorth]

@@BeauTylerMakesMusicon the money! He doesn’t get a choice in who he’s fighting now he’ll be fed to the lions. Cannot wait

[@tdsetffr7350]

Colby Sean Brady is good

[@h870]

@@tdsetffr7350that’s the most winnable fight for Colby against an ACTUAL young up and comer but really he should be getting served up by Burns (JDM fight is in talks but not official), Shavkat, or Belal. All of them beat Colby handily, wouldn’t even be surprised if Brady beat him or at least make it hard

[@tdsetffr7350]

@@h870 agreed Colby just proved how overrated he is

[@30seconds2impact]

Chael on that Conor blow, Jesus

[@CodCats]

lmfao

[@Pred439]

Or he’s just trying to get his points across quickly because they’re on live tv and he has a lot to say? Obviously I don’t know for sure, but considering he doesn’t even drink or smoke weed, I think it would be highly unlikely that he’s snorting Coke.

[@neilcowan535]

@@Pred439 well thats reassuring for us all, because something is going on.

[@theremnants6655]

got the purple lipstick out too

[@MotoMedellinColombia-oh8yu]

Or he's on those meds that he was on when he beat up the middle aged woman and her husband in a Las Vegas hotel hallway, that nobody ever talks about any more.

[@nolimiteren]

Colby cashed his Million dollar ticket in… he got up after the 5 with a whole ton of energy and looked shocked when the judges gave him 1 round

[@kingmoreorless2810]

I think he got ppv points as well

[@zombobo101]

Implying he bet heavily on Leon to win?

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

I gave him no round

[@doocottibob9730]

Cope

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

That's what I thought, too. He was betting AGAINST himself all 5 rounds... but Leon messed up a bit, when Leon went for the rear naked attempt. Otherwise, Colby could have won many millions by losing 5 rounds to 0... And his stupid fans thought he's gonna make them all rich, the D1 with magical pressure, magical cardio... who's gonna rag doll poor, hapless Leon from beginning to end! LOL

[@AIAudiobooks411]

when is the last time Colby finished someone? anyone? I dont even remember it lmao...

[@Fatdecember]

Woodley I believe.

[@Fredhamnewey]

injury

[@Fatdecember]

@@Fredhamnewey Colby injured him? I vaguely remember something about that but forgot the details.

[@AIAudiobooks411]

@@Fatdecember meh. wasnt real finish just woodley was on his deathbed, career wise

[@Fatdecember]

@@AIAudiobooks411 A win is a win 🤷‍♂️

[@NikhilKumar-fo5on]

Chael speaks at 300 miles a second

[@humblehugh23]

Im glad im not the only one noticing he aint coming up for air. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shawnecmc5190]

Congrats from the 🇺🇸, Leon. And thank you for taking out Dana White’s Trash 🗑.

[@JK-vc7ie]

Leons father was actual trash.

[@davidpineda9160]

He followed on Chael's footsteps: Failing when it mattered the most time after time.

[@Pred439]

The difference is when Chael left the sport he had the love, admiration and respect from the majority of his peers and pundits, whereas Colby has not…

[@shadow_realm47]

Bro Chael fought Prime versions of Anderson Paolo Filho and Jon Jones, he's an actual mad man💀 And he walked down Fedor Wanderlei The Dragon and Rampage who were all throwing nukes at him. Him and Colby are simply not on the same level.

[@GoodStuff1992]

​@@shadow_realm47chael is the Buffalo Bills of the 1990s

[@davidpineda9160]

@@Pred439 He is a better person and a MUCH better "heel". Just smarter in general.

[@Pred439]

@@davidpineda9160 also just a better fighter. Beat up Anderson Silva in his prime, before he lost with 2 minutes left. Beat up an undefeated Paulo Filho for the WEC MW Belt, beat future champ Michael Bisping, beat Rampage and subbed Shogun. Accepted a fight against Jon Jones on short notice when no one else would. He also had 8+ top 5 wins which I believe was a record for a time, and that doesn’t include all the guys he beat that would later go on to be in the top 5 (Olyenik, Babalu etc.). Dude was the second best middleweight in the world behind Anderson and wasn’t afraid of anyone…

[@cuongtruong6043]

I want Shavtkat vs Colby just to see Colby get humbled again. Shavkat would knock him out cold.

[@francmittelo6731]

"What's next for Colby Covington?" Wonderboy Thompson. A former great fighter coming off a loss. Perfect opponent for Colby Covington. I have looked at Colby Covington's UFC record. He has never beaten a PEAK WW. LOL

[@nanashi5139]

And a loser like you has never been in a fight in your life 😂😂😂😊😊

[@dnam727]

He loves older, washed-up fighters. He has big name wins, but he beat them all when they were washed up: Tyron, Robbie, Maia, RDA, Masvidal, Stungun.

[@berosar]

@@dnam727 you only call them washed cause colby beat them. Tyron was washed and masvidal was higher in the rankings than he shouldve been due to some luck. RDA was was incredibly good when colby fought him.

[@dnam727]

@berosar LOL let's get the facts straight. RDA was 35 and had been fighting something like 15 years when he faced Colby. He has been 4-6 since that fight. Tyron was 38 and on a 2 fight losing streak, and would go on to lose 3 more if you include the boxing matches against Paul, a youtuber with no experience. Robbie was 37 at the very end of his rope, 1-3 in his last 4 leading up to the Colby fight. He would go on to lose more before retiring. It was literally Kim's last fight of a 20-plus year career if you count his yu-do days, or 13 years just MMA. Maia was 41 and had been fighting for nearly 20 years. Colby is a good fighter, but he beat all the guys I listed when they were slowing down signifantly or outright done. Truth hurts doesn't it? Leon made the Colby fans cry again, and likely finished his career at the top for good. He's going back to fighting old guys like Wonderboy now, because he knows Shavkat will run him over.

[@salvadormartinez3922]

@@dnam727 and who has Leon beat? Eye picked Belal and doesn’t want to fight him again, says no to Belal/MVP/Rahkmad. Didn’t even want to fight Colby after winning the belt by luck. Doesn’t want to fight anybody and just be champ. And for all these people crying about Colby being 35, Leon is 32 so with that logic a couple more fights and he will be washed up soon. No legacy.

[@cog12594]

Jon pushing a paper off the table then catching it in mid air and not breaking stride was the highlight of this segment.

[@HalaMadrid98]

Even as a Colby fan, it was embarrassing for me. The guy looked scared. Never thought I would say this.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

At least you can be honest about it ... 👍✊

[@footballhd1111]

How can you genuinely be a fan of someone like that? Check your moral compass.

[@jonathanvilla7280]

​@@footballhd1111I'm not a Colby fan but you can't generalize them all and then tell them to check their moral compass. Yours isn't exactly true.

[@JaemanEdwards]

Only insecure white boys like Colby

[@truthspeaks1813]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@PublicEnemyMinusOne]

He goes away. That’s all. He goes away and never steps foot in the octagon again.

[@__Devils_Advocate__]

Colby 'cautious' Covington vs Dilon Danis. Book it

[@dukhedYT]

Jesus Christ, did they give Chael enough makeup?

[@Veritasvincit333]

Hey man, I completely agree..he looks all dolled up 😂 but don’t use the Lords name in vain for comedic effect

[@dukhedYT]

@@Veritasvincit333 goddamnit, you're right. I'm sorry.

[@Twelve6hellbow]

@@Veritasvincit333he looks like a drag queen

[@kyloooooo]

@@dukhedYTbut why?

[@SHIESTY-ek8lu]

😂😂😂😂 right

[@kaylek3874]

And Chael’s record continues. The GOAT at terrible calls 🤣🤣🤣

[@shadow_realm47]

Everyone knows he's gonna pick the loser for draft kings and prize picks sponsor him. His entire KZbin channel is built on the premise that he can get people to make shady bets/purchases 😂

[@demetriusray1627]

No, he always picks the white “nationalist” guy, cause game recognize game!

[@PickemMMA]

If anyone is is listening to Chael for betting advise they need help lol

[@mybrandnewsocks9724]

If I can give one piece of purely unsolicited advice to Chael, a man who has achieved more than I ever will. Slow down dude. People respect your take. You can take a pace, no squeeze necessary. You’re the best on the mic

[@THEREALLORDJ]

🙄

[@shadow_realm47]

He tends to do this on ESPN a lot. You're right. People aren't looking at him to solve some complex riddle as fast as possible. We're looking at him 👀 cus we respect his take.

[@analogalbacore7166]

I know. Dude must be on crack

[@demetriusray1627]

His voice is just so irritating! Like scratching a chalkboard…I can’t stand listening to him. I don’t know who’s worse, him or Romo!

[@dilarch5957]

I'ts the coke bro

[@Reese1882yw]

Im glad Dominick said "when did we start getting choices " because Chael was stuck on fan boy mode for a second 😂😂

[@joshe272]

that response made no sense bro

[@Pred439]

He completely misunderstood what Chael said. That’s why Chael corrected him and he changed his response… Chael was heavily critical of Colby tonight at the analyst table. Farthest thing from a fanboy.

[@shadow_realm47]

Chael didn't side with Colby on this one. And he has never not sided with Colby.

[@nick9602]

If you think chael was being a fanboy you obviously have no idea what your talking about

[@demetriusray1627]

He could have fooled us, he was fan boy and had to switch up quick. White guys seem to think they get to always go to the front of the line!

[@miguelortiz5286]

0-3 in championship fights since those new belts came along 😂

[@bigda6407]

Anik and chael said the same thing about khamzat after he beat burns “main event vs Colby” but we know colby ducked khamzat he absolutely gonna duck shavkat just like he did khamzat he knows he gets outgrsppled and out struck badly

[@Urgurl514]

Colby is a loud mouth disrespectful guy. Glad his time is up

[@gearssniperhead]

Chael “Colby was never my friend” Sonnen

[@Pred439]

He’s known Colby since he was 15-16. Maybe even younger. Doesn’t mean he can’t be critical.

[@shadow_realm47]

Common man Colby was asking for it when he commented on the dad. You simply can't support your friend if they're going down on the wrong path.

[@user-hx6li5sm8q]

Colby would just get walked through 😂. Nobody should be tricked into watching another colby main event

[@JasonWilliams-um2nt]

You don't know the fight game then

[@NikoBellic20080]

@@JasonWilliams-um2nt Cope

[@nanashi5139]

@@NikoBellic20080 cry more

[@NikoBellic20080]

@@nanashi5139 Trying reverse psychology I see lol

[@demetriusray1627]

I think it’s you that doesn’t know the fight game. And I’m willing to bet you’re a Trumpster! Absolutely dillusional.

[@MVPboppin]

I think what Leon did to Colby was worse than if he would have KO'd him. Colby's entire career is derailed now, he got absolutely dominated and had the crowd turn on him after the fight. His reputation is destroyed. No one will want to pay to see him again. Getting Ko'd, people will just say he got caught and that's what happens. but getting dominated? that ruins all of his future plans.

[@fred.flintstone4099]

It's not what Leon did to Colby, it is what Colby did. Leon sucked, he had amazing accuracy, power and precision, he had great ringmanship and great skill and fought against a timid Colby, yet he could not capitalize on anything, he didn't follow up on anything, it was the most boring fight I ever seen. Colby absolutely sucked, he didn't lose the fans because of Leon, he lost his fans because of himself, he just stood there taking leg kicks and did absolutely nothing. He talked all the talk that he was gonna step on the pedal and run him over, but when it came to the fight, he did nothing. Most boring fight ever.

[@MotoMedellinColombia-oh8yu]

I never wanted to pay to see him in the first place.

[@dabiz4272]

Well said

[@dabiz4272]

​@@fred.flintstone4099YOU suck

[@Ar1AnX1x]

people talk about 'pressure' but you have to get into boxing range to pressure Leon and he'll counter you, some of these delusional Colby fans acted like Leon immediately melts under pressure as if it wasn't something Usman already heavily implemented

[@jamesmoore154]

Leon looked so much bigger and faster than Colby. He completely outclassed him.

[@djt8870]

Hope Colby now realizes he cant fight once in 2020, once in 2021, once in 2022, and once in 2023 and expect to be champ. Hes gotta get back in there early next year. Burns makes a lot of sense.

[@wildberry752]

Burns is fighting JDM Colby HAS TO fight Shavkat

[@djt8870]

@@wildberry752 either Colby fights early next year and commits to it or he should retire. His fighting once a year thing doesnt work anymore.

[@wildberry752]

@@djt8870 I agree he has to fight early next year but the Gilbert fight isn't a option he is booked for 299 against JDM. Colby is probably gonna choose Wonderboy because that would be the "easiest" fight.

[@giblet6371]

He is not the same after getting his jaw broke. He just wont commitment in the pocket

[@venice2823]

no

[@TheNitroPython]

Dominick is quick to get snippy with people lol

[@shatterdreamz2325]

little man syndrome

[@nick9602]

Most fighters are😂

[@MoralesAlex805]

He always has “chip on his shoulder “

[@jonathanr.4039]

Thinks everything that's said is a direct shot at him and his opinion.

[@demetriusray1627]

And Chael isn’t?! Ask Ariel Hawani about that?! Or maybe you’re just a casual?!

[@firewall8848]

Colby was under immense pressure. Surprisingly, Edward was calm and calculated. I expected Leon Edward to fight with emotions.

[@jamiedavid8023]

He brought all that pressure on himself. Leon too was under pressure.

[@5luelight726]

Edwards is just better. He’s naturally more technical and is an underrated wrestler.

[@eastcoastshine2009]

People act like the fight ended at the press conference especially lame brain american colby fans. Rocky had 2 days to refocus back to the plan. Not hard to do if you a pro

[@DanTR1]

@@5luelight726 And he's bigger/stronger. Looked huge in there compared to Colby. The only chance Colby had was to set a high pace but he wasn't willing to go through the fire of Edwards striking to make it a dirty fight.

[@supersardonic1179]

No one asked him to open his big mouth and set up those expectations.

[@_JM-]

I love the fact that chael TO THIS DAY still calls belal “blehal”

[@randywilliams5246]

I love how anik is fair 😮‍💨and honest true professional

[@user-vs9ov1jv1s]

I grew up loving UFC from the beginning but this is a sad day. I think Colby Covington as good of fighter he is bad for the UFC. I understanding selling the fight and maintaining that edge but what he said about Leon Edwards dad was completely out of line. MMA was about celebrating different fighting styles and cultures. I remember I would be happy just witnessing the awesome level of competition before and that was enough. I hope it goes back to that cause whatever this is, its not it. First time I purposely did not watch the fight smh

[@JasonWilliams-um2nt]

Don't be a pu$$y all your life😂

[@fated_to_game6725]

You sound dumb af, they lock ppl in a cage who want to kill each other and your over here crying about words. Its a damned gladiator sport, not a celebration of martial arts you moron.

[@shadow_realm47]

Im actually a fan of the entertainment era but what the seans and Colby and Dricus have been doing is just weird behavior. Mike Perry on the other hand is the best of these lot. He insults his opponents but theres no malice there other than the punches he's tryna be funny. These othere dudes are just flat crazy😅

[@70BTHS]

Colby's last 3 wins are against guys who are currently retired. Having him in a title eliminator or letting him hold the division up any further after a performance like that at 35 (36 by his next fight) is laughable

[@iceman463864]

I said this for years when people were telling me how dominant this guy was- he ducks all real competition and handpicks easy matchups. Its easy to dominate against washed strikers with no wrestling ( woodley was coming off like 45 losses in a row). There is a reason the UFC literally couldnt get a hold of him for close to a year when they were trying to set up khazmat. This guy is a coward, doesnt even write his own lines, and is the most overrated fighter in the history of the sport.

[@sochioranmyaku]

Exactly. People who really know what they’re looking at knew that narrative was BS. Colby’s timid approach in the fight with Leon told me what I knew for years- this guy was not going to look dominant against other fighters in their primes. It was already proved when he ran into the wall that was Usman. It’s why he was afraid to unify his interim title with Tyron Woodley before the verdict was out that Tyron was washed (and lost the only matchup where it was at least possible to win the championship) . It’s why he avoided fighting guys like Usman and Leon (who both called him out prior to winning the belt) when they were contenders and ducked the rest of the actual contenders in the division. It’s why he only fights washed veterans and sits and waits for title shots. He’s absolutely a fraud.

[@CD-nk3jq]

Love Jon Anik saying it has it is and cutting through the BS 👏🏽

[@mustanggtfast7715]

Why not give Belal a shot at the title? Colby haven't fought in how long(2yrs)…and comes back with a title shot. Belal has been here grinding and can only get "Friendly Mentions"...

[@zoheir1162]

It's called the fight business, not sport competition.

[@aboodthebest7726]

​​@@zoheir1162 still there's no way that the ufc can deny him he literally did everything they told him to do

[@Razear]

It's tough envisioning a scenario where Colby is incentivized to fight a prospect like Rakhmonov knowing how much of a risk it is when his title opportunities are likely over.

[@lukeparry9810]

It’s a BIG risk, but it probably puts Colby quite close to yet another chance if he beats Shavkhat. I don’t like Colby at all I think he’s a waste of oxygen but if I were in his shoes, and if he’s truly about it, that’s the road he needs to take. He would silence a lot of people if he beat Shavkhat.

[@DTS_I]

@@lukeparry9810he has no interest in a fight with Shavkat.

[@ifyano9731]

Colby is a coward and will never fight contenders in his division.. pretty sure he will be asking for a Dustin or Gatche fight next..

[@davidmiller-zf8zl]

I love Uncle Chael's glasses. They fit his persona perfectly.

[@kane3683]

Ol' uncle Chael is the best thing that has happened to the after show. Spits facts and dont hold back.

[@Fordiales]

Anik trying to send Colby to the executioner Shavkat

[@jaylonsteward4537]

No more title shots for Colby I’m sick of him getting unlimited title shots

[@merrymanson]

Uncle Cheael reminds me of the fast talking squirel from Hoodwinked that you had to slow down in post to get what he's talking about

[@hussard2062]

Dom Cruz, Chael Sonnen, and Jon Anim; couldn’t ask for a better group. They should have these three doing commentary tbh

[@randommodnar103]

Belal vs. Leon should be next, I know people dont like Belal but he is due for a title fight. Then Colby vs. Shavkat, time to feed Colby to the rising stars if he still up for the challenge that he deserve a high rank.

[@aboodthebest7726]

Couldn't agree more but what if colby denied the fight ?

[@einfachpaz310]

I love Chael for saying Blihal eveytime. 😂😂😂

[@tuffneggah]

also, props for jon trying to get belal his shot. good buddy

[@ibz_56]

That was the most mid title fight 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

[@dinbachok6424]

Mid? That was low. First 2 rounds was nothing at all.

[@shadow_realm47]

It was poor. And sad. Looked like Colby didn't want to be there and Leon didn't want to risk anything.

[@jaiganticpooey3012]

Such a dogshit fight between 2 mediocre fighters, WW needs some talent injection, Shavkat is that it seems

[@iswee119]

i dont blame you for forgetting about the rose fight

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

Colby Copeington

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Colby the cowardly BOOTLICKER 😂😂😂😂😂 Someone call 911

[@binkleyme]

Fight contenders like a real fighter

[@lukeparry9810]

I was such a fan of Dom as a fighter, one of the best ever to do it. As a pundit he has some, erm, interesting takes.

[@thizzlemetimbrs8194]

Agreed

[@zeroman155]

Colby can still fight, just not the top guys anymore. No shame in that. Plenty of guys making a living in the ufc that are not fighting for a championship. It's up to him if that is good enough for him or if he wants to retire. Its his business.

[@Datruebeast200]

Chael so funny ,” I said it there u go “ 😂😂

[@samerhamze3551]

He just says what he says on his KZbin. Undisputed, undefeated.

[@poorand2023]

Rakhmonov is gonna submit him.

[@GrizzlyAdams101]

No way, Edwards has took down and defended Usman and Colbys wrestling and they’re 2 elite wrestlers. You think Shavkat is the favourite on the ground because he submitted wonderboy? F wonderboy he got outwrestled by houston jones who’s a KZbinr🤣 EDWARDS HAS THE ADVANTAGE ON THE GROUND v Shavkat.

[@poorand2023]

@@GrizzlyAdams101 I was talking about colby vs him not Leon.

[@draco2xx]

colby going down to 155 fighting washed up chandler and dustin😂

[@acebones1971]

Chael all hopped up on Mountsin Dew. I had to slow the video down. 😂

[@zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

Rewatch the walkout from Colby and tell me he don’t look shook! Lol

[@ssj4goku18825theepic]

Colby’s career exactly mirrors chaels unironically and I wouldn’t be surprised if he only fights 2 more times and calls it a day. Khamzat Dustin Sean and Belal are the only fights that make sense for him stylistically speaking and even tension wise however we all know he probably won’t fight any of them(maybe Belal if he’s denied a title shot)

[@DanTR1]

The only way Edwards v Belal happens is if it's on the same card as Aspinal in the UK or something. It's not a big enough fight to headline, the UFC knows the numbers will be awful.

[@aboodthebest7726]

What about Abu Dhabi ? As a guy who lives in the UAE i can tell you that they love belal , not to mention that leon wanted to fight in abu dhabi

[@gregero]

Chael in the thumbnail looks hilarious.

[@stiofain4693]

Every time Chael spoke here i thought I fast forwarded my phone..

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Colby will sit out till 2025 for a 4th title shot and lose again.

[@redd3032]

We all knew colby didn't deserve this, he does NOT have a successful track record against top competition in the past 4 to 5 years, it's just the reality.. plus a two year LOA is not easy to over come for a fighter, it just was what it was

[@knowledgisms3921]

Chael suggested Rakhmanov and then a minute later told Jon Anik "I love your suggestion of Rakkhmanov." Beautiful.

[@stayvibing1126]

Seeing the crowd turn on Colby was an extremely satisfying watch 😂😂

[@lukemurray4950]

Red Coats get the win again just like 1812 😂 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@wildberry752]

Nah man this was never USA vs UK a real American would know Colby is a joke

[@nickmortmer5]

Oh really? How did that war end? It ended with the Brit’s tucking tail back to UK.

[@AureliusProject]

You mean the war where Andrew Jackson marched from Florida to DC and steamrolled the British back into the Atlantic Ocean?

[@josephhuff9195]

Colby and tony are done....and the fans are done with him too. One can't talk that amount of bad trash talking and then perform as slow and old as he did. (maybe create a "dumbest clown belt and have Colby and Tony fight for it)

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

I think you do colby vs Poirier next, if you can

[@Jabed824]

Uncle Chael always in a rush😂

[@Fatdecember]

I love the entertainment Colby gave us over the years, but it’s been 3 title shots that he just couldn’t win and it was fun while it lasted. Props to Leon for pulling out the win (I’m no hater).

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Colby bootlickington 0 wins against current ranked welterweights. Ran from all of the top contenders.... shavkat, Gilbert, Belal the racist, khamzat (when he was there) and he couldn't even finish a washed up masvidal. Calls 911 like a woman does. And as boring as Belal, guess what? He has more finishes than colby bootlickington, AND amazingly has a few ranked wins lmfao 🤣 Colby is the most overrated fighter in the welterweight class and this is why

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Easiest fight in the division. Absolutely pathetic performance. Almost as pathetic as his fangirls acted before the fight

[@Fatdecember]

@@440-fishermandrock8 I’m not sure Usman who was once champ would call Colby overrated. He simply couldn’t get it done. For what I understand, he lost 3 rounds to 2. That’s just not gonna cut it to win a championship belt.

[@halbronco7690]

@@Fatdecember What 2 rounds did he win? Even that last round i believe leon could get up if he didn't already know it was over

[@Fatdecember]

@@halbronco7690 I heard the commentary for this fight. It sounded like he lost the first 3 rounds for sure and won the last two. Did the scorecard for the last two rounds say different? Anyone know?

[@sd921]

If colby wants another title shot and to stay relevant he should go down to 155. His run at 170 is done.

[@JCnumber1]

Sonnen was on something in that post fight panel… little too jittery. Talking way too fast…

[@SO1012488]

Need to see Leon & Belal run it back!

[@scottharlan2817]

Maybe Colby can be a backup fighter and earn another title shot somewhere.

[@rocketduck44]

Maybe in PFL

[@andrew348]

He's better off just becoming an octagon boy and carrying the ring cards between rounds

[@shadow_realm47]

​@@andrew348😢 you think he's that pretty?

[@forrestedmountains7081]

All the talking Tony and Colby done in press conference.... Embarrassing. Brits won both fights.

[@user-cq8wn1ke5v]

"You don't get better at fighting by not fighting"-Chael Sonnen

[@DjMrGrimM]

Outside of the ring Chael has really come in to his own as a martial arts analyst and expert. I just wanted to put that out there and say, I see you Chael Sonnen.

[@d.castillo9495]

Colby barely fights. That he got this tittle shot was puzzling.

[@314Aurelius]

No one talkin about how physically large Leon is for the WW division, he looked like a MW

[@chjimihendrix70]

Chael all geeked up lol

[@combatcritique]

Colby is budget Chael

[@shadow_realm47]

Colby simply doesn't keep that same energy. Chael does though. King Mo Dan Henderson Randy Couture will all co sign that statement. He can even sit and Have a laugh with Anderson Jon Jones and Wanderlei after it is all said and done. That's talent.

[@But_Stuff]

Colby could lose weight SUPER easy he walks around at the weight he weighs in at he could skip breakfast and be a lightweight

[@zoheir1162]

Charles and Islam will walk through him and submit him.

[@neilcowan535]

He IS a lightweight already. Always has been . And he is more has been now, than ever before. Good riddance.

[@Feierprinz82]

was Cheal on white powder ?😂 he speaking so insane fast