Covington claimed the title of Pound's Monarch.
Colby 'Chaos' Covington, the fiery former interim welterweight UFC champ (No.3, USA, 17-3), fired a salvo at Islam Makhachev's (25-1) pound-for-pound supremacy, declaring himself the true No.1.
"I ain't no weight-cutter. I'm a real fighter, battling at my natural weight because I know I'm the best damn fighter on the planet, unlike Makhachev who slims down to have an edge over the runts and knock 'em out. That's why I'm the top dog in the P4P world."
Covington's audacious claim seems to fall on deaf ears in the current rankings, with the outspoken Yank missing from the P4P top 15.
However, a win against welterweight champion Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (England, 21-3) at UFC 296 on December 16 in Las Vegas might just vault Covington onto the P4P pedestal. Covington's previous attempts to capture the welterweight throne were dashed by Kamaru 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Usman (20-4).
Interestingly, Makhachev has publicly expressed eagerness to join the welterweight fray and challenge for a second title, with Covington being his targeted opponent. Makhachev has even promised to watch Covington's showdown against Edwards.
According to various rankings, Makhachev currently holds the No.1 spot in the P4P rankings, as highlighted by sources such as ESPN and The Independent[1][3]. As for Covington, his current position in the P4P rankings remains unclear, given his recent performances and victories may not have made the cut in these rankings. For definitive information on his ranking, one should check the latest UFC or specific media organization rankings updates.
Enrichment Data (Selective Use):As of the latest rankings, Islam Makhachev is currently ranked as the top pound-for-pound UFC fighter, according to multiple sources including ESPN and The Independent[1][3].
Regarding Colby Covington, there is no information in the provided search results indicating his current position in the pound-for-pound rankings.
- Despite Colby 'Chaos' Covington's bold assertion about his pound-for-pound supremacy, he is currently absent from the current rankings.
- If Covington manages to secure a victory against welterweight champion Leon 'Rocky' Edwards at UFC 296, he might find himself in contention for a spot on the P4P pedestal.
- Interestingly, Islam Makhachev, the current No.1 pound-for-pound UFC fighter (as per ESPN and The Independent[1][3]), has publicly expressed interest in challenging Covington at welterweight.
- Despite this, Colby Covington's current position in the pound-for-pound rankings remains uncertain, as his recent performances and victories might not have been included in the current rankings, according to various sources.
