Dana White says Colby Covington is next for Leon Edwards | ESPN MMA

At the UFC 286 press conference, UFC president Dana White announces that Colby Covington will be the next challenger for Leon Edwards’ welterweight title.
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[@ajdwyer1600]

Burns fighting everyone, anywhere and Colby sits out and gets another title shot.

[@SeeLayTray]

john jones sat out didnt he

[@Smootharistocrat]

That’s over exaggerated. After the loss to Usman, burns fought Thompson, Chimaev, Magny . And Masvidal who Colby just ran thru

[@Youtoober6947]

@@Smootharistocrat those 3 alone are more than anyone Colby has fought in non title fights

[@lebronjames-oo8gg]

Money fight period

[@3uzSwapped55]

Cry

[@mkhululimbedlashe5105]

Dana is protecting this guy. He should be giving Colby a Shavkat or Khamzat

[@scottc2076]

Khamzat missed weight by 9 pounds he should never fight at 170 again

[@nitinTDM]

Shavkat needs atleast 2 more wins for a titleshot, burns and belal are the top contendors right now and khamzat is a middleweight

[@robertw6477]

Khamzat is a middle weight and Shavkat could barely go 3 rounds without dying Colby would break him

[@EugineKang-rt3rt]

Colby was the closest to beating Usman so in a way he does deserve it

[@nodi1217]

Colby has white privilege All other fighters that want to sit out for years and get a title shot should wear a maga hat

[@thehh5118]

This make *ZERO* sense. Another terrible decision from Dana, from slapping his wife, to the slap league and now this terrible matchmaking...

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

How the f does colby get unlimited title shots for doing nothing ?

[@imgroot90]

because he is ppl's champ, Brazilian favourite fighter

[@scottc2076]

Because he was unfairly not given the title shot when he was the interim champ and Usman cheated in the first fight costing Colby the win and the 2nd fight shoudlve been a draw.

[@Dynamo_066]

probably has a video of Dana slapping his wife again he's using as blackmail

[@chaddy9044]

​@@scottc2076 HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH

[@robertbrown4152]

@@scottc2076 Your smoking crack.. 😂😆😂!!

[@blablablaa14]

Colby has "Dana White Privilege" as a great man once said

[@karaMcg1122]

Colby getting infinite title shot is so dumb. glad Leon shot it down "he doesnt deserve to fight me"🤣🤣 fax

[@jacquesdegauthier]

The problem is Leon wants Masvidal, which is equally dumb. If Leon would call out belal or Shavkat then that could happen but calling out Masvidal ain't doing nothing

[@onetrickphoney6489]

@@jacquesdegauthier it's not dumb. Masvidal is set for burns and if he beats him given the history between the two it's possible. Masvidal ain't gonna get a title shot if he loses against burns.

[@BH-nq5xy]

What a joke the UFC has become giving title shots to these same guys over and over again 💩💩💩💩

[@draco2xx]

money and numbers ufc cares about, if you can sell fights like conor, and colby ufc will give u title shots as many as you like😂

[@nyteowl8069]

People always question why fighters sit out, well this is why. Colby didnt have to fight Burns, Khamzat or anyone in the top 5 to get another title shot.

[@moltoforte4450]

Kamaru is a better version of colby ,so i dont see how he beats edwards...Its a waste of time and a free title defense for edwards...Honestly its shameful that colby gets a 3 rd title shot , now with this fight out of his last 5 fights 3 will be title shots ,which is insane ..the guy has been dodging everyone and now gets a free title shot

[@scottc2076]

@@moltoforte4450 Usman was dominating the second fight vs Leon and is older than Colby. Colby has better cardio than Usman. I can see Leon winning round 1 but Colby winning after that

[@rickyjalldayeveryday2090]

​@@scottc2076 Leon has a low out put Colby will swarm and overwhelming him with Volume and Cardio and drown in the Championship rounds

[@junaidahmed2235]

​@@scottc2076 colby isn't much younger they are both 35 colby will start declining soon as well

[@SeeLayTray]

Zat was at the bottom and got help from dana ....and fight burns WHY ? he is higher ranked guess math dosnt work why fight downward LOL

[@jayfiggs4656]

When it comes right down to it it's all about who is more obedient to Dana when he calls. Think about it. Chael Sonnen answered the call for JBJ: Gets title shot. Michael Chandler answered the call for Charlie Olives: Gets title shot. Same situation here. First come first serve when Dana calls.

[@Quickone2]

Belal asked if he can be a back up for 286 and they told him they didn’t need one.

[@fraufarbissina682]

What a joke Dana has made the UFC. Colby must have dirt on him.

[@SeeLayTray]

who if not colby

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

@@SeeLayTray the guy so boring he has to try to get people to remember his name Lolz jk

[@whatda7705]

Be quiet nerd. Colby deserves this. Who else

[@junaidahmed2235]

​​@@SeeLayTray belal muhammad, shavkat and burns are all more deserving at least they've been active fighting top 10s colby doesn't have a single win over a current top 10

[@junaidahmed2235]

​@@whatda7705 typical illiterate colby fanboy ypu do know a question requires a question mark after it not a full stop? Belal muhammad, shavkat and burns all deserve title shots more than he does he doesn't have a single win over a current top 10 and has lost 2 title shots already.

[@mattr27]

Colby must have compromising pictures of Dana or something. No way he deserves a title shot. And I'm a fan of his

[@thecount1]

calm down hater

[@moltoforte4450]

Ufc matchmaking is embarrasing sometimes...

[@ngatiwarrior6975]

Judging by what Dana said at the 185 presser 2 weeks ago, Colby was offered multiple fights and said yes to all of them, sounds like alot of these fighters who were vocal online about calling out Colby were not actually signing the dotted line and taking advantage of Colbys absence from social media due to his legal troubles imo

[@scottc2076]

The next guy in line is Belal, and Leon already beat Belal. Then after that is Shavkat, who has yet to beat a top 5 opponent.

[@1994mrmysteryman]

​@@scottc2076 Name a single top 5 opponent Colby has beat.

[@frosty2.010]

Let me get this straight. Colby went inactive for a year then beat Woodley coming off two losses to get a SECOND title shot. Then Colby went inactive for almost two years and beat Masvidal coming of two losses to get a THIRD title shot. YOU CANT MAKE THIS UP!

[@Poopopotamusgaming]

Cry 😂😭

[@moltoforte4450]

Its crazy but i think he gets embarrased and finished for good forever this time..Colby has nothing to more to offer than what kamaru has ,he is a lesser wrestler and a lesser striker...i hope they do this fight soon so we can get moving with this division and i hope masvidal gets absolutely anhilated against gilbert otherwise they will give him the next shot after that..

[@LJ-MMA]

​@@Poopopotamusgaming you fangirls should stick to wwe, imagine if he actually was a champ, he'd never fight or act like an entitled diva and hold up the division and ppl act like he's good for the sport, you must be autistic or 12 yrs old

[@scottc2076]

Colby is the highest ranked guy coming off of a win. The next is Belal, and Leon already defeated him. After that is Burns, who like Colby is on a 1 fight winning streak. And after that is Shavkat, who has yet to fight a top 5 guy.

[@1994mrmysteryman]

​@@scottc2076 Name a single top 5 guy Colby has beaten. Lmao. 😆😅🤣

[@bigsmall2842]

Colby gets more special treatment than Mcgregor even though he isn’t even a fourth of the draw that mac is. Most special treatment I’ve ever seen from any athlete in my life

[@emailmailson6089]

Nerd

[@chokethewoke746]

Get it right novice.

[@sanktumtomb5659]

That's good considering he was almost cut

[@theemperor4901]

Nobody gets more special treatment than Conor . He can fight in any weight class he wants. If he wins next fight he can even get undeserved welterweight title shot next.

[@jacquesdegauthier]

Imagine, 3rd title shot in 3.5 years with 0 win against a top 10 guy. WW is a joke division

[@christianochoa1279]

What does Colby have on the company to dodge so many fighters ?

[@SeeLayTray]

those others cant beat colby

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

The ability to make weight (unlike Chimaev) and the ability to sell PPVs unlike the guy who's name I forgot.

[@moltoforte4450]

@@NotKimiRaikkonen He aint beating anyone in that top 10 thats y he dodges them ...He is a fake gimmick who should be in wwe...He will get KTFO against edwards..

[@catchwreck928]

hes white racist and AMERIKKKAN. plus hes a trumpster.

[@christianochoa1279]

@@SeeLayTray Shavkat, Chimaev, Edwards and Burns beat him for sure.

[@Createdplayer1]

Covington is becoming mcgregor 2.0

[@neelpatel8538]

That’s absolutely ridiculous, what has he done to deserve it?

[@seazmo2996]

Definitely number 1 contender.

[@arrelrandalltay2401]

Don't know about that deserve it or not but that guy Colby is number 3 rank so for me it make sense too.

[@mitweakz866]

Shut up virgin

[@truereviewsportsnews5692]

Beat Masvidal convincingly, made weight, has great talent, put on 2 fight of the year candidates w/ the last champion🤷🏾‍♂️ what have you done to feel otherwise😂

[@King-me2sk]

Literally the most popular fighter in the welterweight division. It's just how business works.

[@Youtoober6947]

The ufc match-making is turning into standard boxing s*** at this point. LW has been recycling the same 4 guys at the top until islam and volk. FW has been figureido vs moreno for 4 title fights. MW we get Izzy vs pereira 2 and what happens if Izzy wins, Izzy vs pereira 3? Colby getting a title shot is the most bizarre one I’ve seen yet though

[@Travvv94]

Izzy and Perreia are the clear #1 and #2 in the MW division. Figgy and Moreno were the clear #1 and #2 in the division. Usman and Edwards were the the clear #1 and #2 in the division. Colby fighting for a title is stupid but that doesn't mean the ufc match-making is like boxing. The best still fight the best.

[@Youtoober6947]

@@Travvv94 nothing about pereira showed he was the clear #2 in the division, Lmao, he was just the guy with the skill set to beat Izzy in a kickboxing match in mma

[@uviweduduza954]

​@@Youtoober6947 Izzy already ran through the rest of the division, Alex had to save the rest of that division cause Izzy was beating the division so bad it was starting to get boring

[@Youtoober6947]

@@uviweduduza954 ite fair enough you guys are right, I’m just salty about Colby getting the title fight. I wanted to see belal or khamzat (I know he missed by 9 lbs, blabla but he’s made it before) or burns or shavkat

[@jacquesdegauthier]

Yeah these matchmakers have the easiest job in the world and they still find a way to screw it up😂

[@mre1995]

So we reward people for ducking fights now eh?

[@daking8378]

@bLaCk He has ducked Belal, Gilbert, and Khamzat for months now, what are you, living under a rock? He wanted a title shot without fighting a contender, he got exactly what he wanted.

[@superonionring9404]

​@@daking8378 he's not doing charity work for no name belal, khamzat is a 185er and Gilbert already has a fight booked and is not a ppv draw like colby

[@daking8378]

@@superonionring9404 Before Khamzat went up to 85, he wanted Colby at 70, yet he didn't want the fight and ducked him, Gilbert, before the Masvidal fight wanted Colby, yet he ducks him again, so the Masvidal fight gets booked and Belal is charity work, yet he's beaten more top 10 guys in the past year than Colby has in the past 2-3. He wanted a title fight without fighting contenders who were on their way out like Lawler, Woodley, etc, he got exactly that, so props to him.

[@mafiaso.0090]

​@superonionring Charity work? Those fighters are alot more entertaining than him by far and they all starch him. Colby only gets his shine because of his gimmick. We all know if he fought Leon he would just try to lay on him the way he did Masvidal the whole fight. He's boring asf. I mean look at the numbers, he doesn't sell PPV like that.

[@TheCristianalvarez]

@@superonionring9404 charity work for belal? bro belal deserves it way more. this is a sport last time i checked not the WWE.

[@thaammm]

Sometimes Dana's got too much power 🤣

[@ryquelwalker6209]

I mean it is his business

[@TheTexasBrotha]

Agreed

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Dana doesn't make fights. Mick and Sean do.

[@thaammm]

@ryquel walker nah he's just the main guy in the company, zuffa llc (parent company) created by the fertittas owns ufc

[@ryquelwalker6209]

@bLaCk he’s the ceo he can make wat we fights he wants

[@ramicrs_]

With this logic; even if masvidal loses next month, he’ll be next in line for the belt 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@axel_adams4988]

Colby needs to either fight Shavkat/Belal or Khamzat (if he’s fighting at 170)

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Dana said they're trying to make Belal/Shavkat.

[@Kevinjj1991]

Clearly not

[@SeeLayTray]

So fight downward LOL lack of MATH

[@dannyx498]

Dana already booked Colby vs Leon dumb dumb

[@Princeton007]

Outside of Usman Colby has fought a washed Woodley and out of prime Masvidal. Nothing in those fights were impressive. We really need to start being more critical of his record. The last time he fought anyone in the top 5 not named Usman was RDA in 2018. How does that constitute a title shot?

[@ILoveGaza77]

I am a MMA fan but this just kill my interest in the UFC! What's the point of watching fighters moving up in the rankings and rooting for top contenders.

[@gavinpiersol5302]

This is terrible. He doesn’t deserve it at all. Give it to Belal at this point he deserves it more than Colby does

[@markofcain2324]

I really don't understand why Colby didn't fight Belal. He SMASHES Belal easily, if you know your stuff it's not even an argument. Better standup, better cardio, better wrestling and an iron chin. Belal would get shut down 50-44x3 easily. My guess is he is just way too greedy for money and fame and knows he doesn't have too many top level years left, which is why he goes for the fasttrack.

[@thewraithize]

Lol, Belal crying all the way home

[@stonecold316339]

I feel for him cause he deserves it way more but I understand 100% from a business standpoint cause no way Leon vs Belal sells 💩

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Idk who told him he was guaranteed a Colby fight... he keeps running around crying about how unfair it is he can't get a Colby fight, to everyone who will listen, like Colby owes him.

[@scottc2076]

I mean he lost his fight with Leon so

[@slee2695]

@Chris Kane great yt hype..pillow fist trumper

[@LTD9392]

To Colby fans: Look, I get it. The dude's entertaining. I tune in to every interview and every fight, and actually consider myself a bit of a fan as well. But for him to just somehow be able to camp on that #1 contender spot throughout his inactivity and be given another title shot is a slap in the face of the whole division.

[@theemperor4901]

Burns deserves the title shot more than anyone most active guy fighting all competition. I don't blame Colby tho it's UFC fault. Blame the game not the player.

[@TheTexasBrotha]

I’d rather see Conor get a shot. What about Belal? Or the Burns vs Masvidal winner!!!

[@bObsy.]

colby literally dismantled Masvidal lol and nobody wants to see Belal come on

[@darkclaw1462]

@@bObsy. Dismantling a recently retired fighter doesn't prove anything. And he avoided and ducked Belal.

[@Lucas-vq5pz]

Colby should of fought Belal or shavkat first so stupid how he keeps getting title shots for beating people like masvidal woodley and lawler

[@BeefStuMacher]

I'm not surprised. You don't bring someone as back-up for a title fight, then not give him the next shot when he wasn't needed before.

[@ravk5266]

Pavlovich last PPV..🙄 Now hes fighting Blaydes instead of Jones. (Drop mic🎤)

[@bigsmall2842]

Luque when he got robbed of a title shot…

[@bushisback112]

​@@ravk5266 wasn't he already scheduled to fight blades before that

[@JayTee713]

I'm 100% sure Anthony Smith isn't getting the next title shot vs Hill

[@dannyx498]

@@JayTee713context dumb dumb. Anthony was backup bc Jan, Mago, Jiri were injured

[@Fredhamnewey]

This is sad a diva getting title shot...let's keep giving him title shot till h3 wins the belt

[@crazypato3752]

The way Dana announced that they are working on Bella vs Shavkat was hilarious

[@patrickbateman7369]

The saying "they deserve their flowers" sounds straight up stupid especially talking about a fighter

[@moonvenerable7897]

Even though his fights aren't appealing to the eyes i feel for Belal

[@stonecold316339]

Colby is EASILY the most UNDESERVING and ENTITLED "fighter" in UFC history! 😆 🤣 😂

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Well he obviously lives rent free in your head.

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

By far

[@stonecold316339]

@@NotKimiRaikkonen Yet where are the lies? Do u really think sitting out for a year after beating a near 40 year old journeyman warrants a title shot more than Burns or Belal?

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

@@stonecold316339 if it benefits the fighters I like? Yes.

[@Youtoober6947]

@@NotKimiRaikkonen Given that you’ve replied to nearly every comment I’ve seen on here, defending him, I’d say he lives rent free in your head, and you were hoping in your room

[@manimavuso]

🇺🇸 finally! The people won’t be denied

[@aimalpahrand1607]

Y’all can thank Chael Sonnen and Joe propaganda the last 2 months for this, abysmal decision to give him a shot

[@bObsy.]

People who hate and act like they don't want to see Colby vs Edward are actually deep inside all happy that we got this fight now :D

[@Dynamo_066]

I truly do not care to see Colby get a FOURTH title shot. Dude had plenty of chances, he doesn't deserve it

[@mafiaso.0090]

Speak for yourself. There are much more fighters deserving than a guy who sits out and already lost his last title fights

[@uhr770]

Watching Colby fail a title shot again isn’t what we want, Burns vs Edwards

[@RumblyAxe]

Khazmat vs Leon L Dana Colby vs belal

[@RumblyAxe]

@bLaCk because Colby sat out and and has had 2 title fights already

[@Youtoober6947]

@bLaCk he deserves it more than Colby is the point 😂

[@8275marisa]

He definitely doesn’t deserve the fight. If anyone does it’s Burns because he’s surly beating Masvidal

[@realife1542]

Good to see Gilbert Melendez 💪 155 legend

[@user-oe2tb9pu1o]

Honestly I’m a colby fan but I don’t necessarily agree with him getting the Next Title Shot but he always delivers bangers and also he did fly over to England and cut 18 lbs in a day so just for that I’d say he deserves it

[@motorcyclesdream6921]

Dana give him money..i will too go to UK is Dana give me money

[@michaeldonaldson8508]

Backup fighters always get title shot next.

[@cjobi6622]

UFC is a business and Covington brings in business and puts bums on seats. He is the face of 170 and is no doubt the cash cow and most entertaining fighter since McGregor. I do feel that he sometimes struggles to maintain that heel character as that's not who he really is but he does a great job nonetheless 👏🏾

[@gregphillipsel9906]

No he is not. He is just a white face with a big mouth.

[@juniorbeckham2928]

SMH didn't think Dana white privilege was real but this proved it SMFH

[@1D.JFanMma]

“Colby came here cut weight and did everything to be here for this fight. He deserves this fight” wow what a disgrace. Like belal and the rest of welterweight division wouldn’t take that opportunity if given to them. But no, the golden goose will leapfrog everyone on the division for basically bo absolute good reason. Dana white the Don King of ufc

[@Mr-E.]

Exactly what I was thinking. He was given the opportunity to make the weight and prepare. A lot of the others would have done the same... It is like saying a celebrity is so great for donating some money, or taking time to get a picture with fans. If we were paid millions and famous, we would also be taking photos with fans and doing tax write-offs lol.

[@1D.JFanMma]

@@Mr-E. and then they say, “ this fighter (x) didn’t fight this fighter (y). I guess when you have Dana white privilege it doesn’t Matter. Colby fought 5 times since 2019, lost twice to Usman in that moment. Has 1 win streak. Belal has 10 fights between 2019-20203. 9 fight un beaten streak.

[@mr.rightantwanmyers]

How how Colby just get title shots like it’s nothin

[@superonionring9404]

Cuz he's one of the biggest ppv draw in the company, I'm all for it

[@darkclaw1462]

@@superonionring9404 A guy who ducks contenders, no matter how much of a draw he Is doesn't deserve anything especially a title shot dibshit.

[@sanjeevkumar616]

Why exactly? His last win is Jorge. Cobly keeps getting handed those title fights.

[@syedfawaz8090]

Why and how?

[@awsomevids3131]

Belal down horrendous rn

[@Happyfor96]

Can yall display just a little bit of shame and self respect and have some meaning behind contenderships. 🤦‍♂️

[@studiouswadoo5027]

Would love to see the fight because they're both cardio kings but Colby DOES NOT deserve this. last 3 years only 2 W's are against 38 year old Tyron w/ 2 loss streak and 37 year old masvidal w/ 2 loss streak. he successfully ducked khamzat and shavkat but good for him he got his 3rd title shot

[@EL_LeonFredo9]

He sure does Dana wants to sell the ppv Colby sells that’s how Dana makes money

[@sourishsaha8067]

Anyone thinks Colby doesn't deserve a title shot must be really sour about his trash talk

[@StreakLife]

I love when boring fighters get mad for not having a title shot 😂 You fight for a living, now fight with your words.

[@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899]

Exactly, Dana and the ufc know Colby being champion would bring in lots of eyes on the ufc

[@Razear]

Being a company man pays. This should serve as a lesson for future fighters hoping to get on the UFC's good side. Say yes when they ring you up to weigh in as backup.

[@91untilinfinity91]

I would have waited for the outcome of the Burns-Masvidal scrap. While I’m usually in favor of the top ranked fighter getting next, this is one of those cases where it’s best to strike while the iron is hot. If Jorge wins, Everyone is tuning into that. MMA math is unpredictable and Colby could get potentially get the last laugh. He should be fighting either Khamzat or Belal anyways.

[@munn2006]

Does Dana know what makes sense means?

[@eddiebear34]

Hopefully see the ufc back in Scotland again soon. Been a while

[@nathandust]

It all has to do with timing. It makes sense.

[@Redery001]

The dude who lost title fight twice and only 1 win over a journeyman, not Belal who's on a 9 or so win streak and took out the best grappler, the best striker, avenged his one KO, took out the rising star, AND has bad blood with the current champ already?

[@kalebnolan8343]

Colby doesn't deserve it, didn't deserve the last title fight he had either. What dirt has he got on Dana to be pulling this BS

[@standardFifa]

I remember when you had to fight to get a title shot

[@karaMcg1122]

UFC Literally had to hide Colby being an alternate. they knew everyone would be mad for his infinite title attempt. this is shady af🤣🤣

[@usa5046]

Mcgregor vs edwards in nyc

[@vincelovina4854]

Chimaev should be next 💯🔥

[@yeright2pops434]

cumshot can’t make weight stupid.

[@Tony_Ruiz95]

He’s the biggest draw in welterweight ! 💰💰💰

[@Indytelevision]

Every one is complaining about Colby. But is the fight business. Fight being the product and business being the main focus. Colby must be a good businessman to get another title shot. Ultimately if they let him dodge fights they are preserving the lifespan of their product. And it’s business who can gets butts in seats the most

[@morrisstanley9796]

Good can’t wait for Colby to beat Leon. Let’s get it.

[@StallionFernando]

Colby doesn't deserve a title shot off beating Street Judas but honestly I'm all in for it. Buckle up nerds and virgins it's gonna a fun ride.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

The UFC hates Belal. Colby makes the most noise, so he gets the next title shot.

[@pulproman6892]

The UFC becoming more of a joke everyday.

[@draco2xx]

people needs to realize its all about money and numbers for the ufc, colby vs leon makes lot of sense for those reasons. belal vs leon will not sell well and nobody cares about that prelims fighter belal

[@lo6354]

Dana thinks there’s only 4 welterweights 3 title shots in 5 fights is unheard of🤦🏽‍♂️

[@muhammedxlutt]

It's simple he made weight as the backup fighter y'all there's a discipline there in itself to make weight for a fight you don't even a 100% know if you'll get the chance to have. Yes, there are contenders like Belal, Burns and Shavkat as well. But they're all scheduled to fight soon.

[@khalilsmith6812]

But Belal and Shavkat aren’t booked to fight anyone tho and Shavkat needs like 2 more credible wins to earn that shot imo.

[@muhammedxlutt]

@@khalilsmith6812 I think if I am correct Belal vs Shavkat will be next for both fighters.

[@tsumi5854]

Fans from the US have been running their mouth about other people not deserving a title shot even after a good winning streak. But now they are gonna stay quiet when this Snooze machine gets gifted a title shot. Absolute joke!

[@LambSauceWill]

I wish it was Gilbert but I understand why because he already has a fight lined up. Belal deserves it but Leon being a UK fighter means he’ll be a cash cow and a cash cow needs big fights which Belal is not. So we’re left with Colby

[@DanBires]

Coby is right his mma interview had more views than Edwards post press lol...

[@michaelmartin5843]

Lol Leon thought he shut it down, better get ready for Covington

[@frosty2.010]

Colby tbh is a harder fight than Usman. What hurt Usman is his lack of pressure. Yes he shot many takedowns but it was like he was fighting Leon at his own game. Colby is going to be in boxing range going for takedowns the whole fight. For sure a harder fight than Usman.

[@vawwazathaya2468]

Leon vs chamzat Colby vs belal

[@hiransarkar1236]

Absolutely despicable. Man has 0 wins against the current top 10 WWs and the boss says he is up next.

[@bornblessed6118]

Did he forget Jorge took the Usman fight on 4 days notice? The disrespect is real

[@yaboi5509]

Colby is my favourite fighter but this doesn’t feel right. He’s obviously a top 3 welterweight but he just needs to prove it one more time. Give him khamzat or shavkhat

[@screenplaya4562]

Dana is Gretchen from Mean Girls, tryna make "Colby" a thing. :)

[@htx7139]

Colby has to have something on the company to be this many title shots 💀

[@thomaslloyd4856]

Nobody wants to see the Coby fight without seeing JM fight fight

[@44Combat]

Shavkat vs leon

[@stanco1273]

Nice

[@HotRoute7]

Definitely the July card as co main to Jones 🤣😂😅

[@xxbyron13xx]

Tf is the point of the ranking 😅

[@Dafundraiser23]

Colby is top three welterweight usman is #2 they fought twice it literally only makes sense to give it to Colby

[@bboysaif8]

They wanna see Colby as the champ and I’m honestly all for it.

[@rafakops2925]

chaossss

[@lukeperry9275]

Really don't think Colby deserves the fight but it's going to be a good one

[@jacquesdegauthier]

And this is why Bellator will catch up with the UFC, Dana is too obsessed with copying Vince and turning the UFC into WWE.

[@MRios1128]

Colby bout to take this belt!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@chrshrprs]

Love uncle Dana

[@bbcmotd]

Dana wants Colby as champ because Leon is too nice and not marketable enough 100%

[@shonuffLA]

As he should

[@rtgray7]

C H A O S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@dahmeratemykid7478]

This is epic

[@paulrallingsang2715]

the reason colby got the title shot is because he’s literally the second or third best guy so stop crying with ur remember belah name