November 3, 2022 12: 00 pm ET
If Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev do end up battling, Henry Cejudo understands whom he’s providing the edge.
UFC presideitn Dana White revealed interest in matching up previous title opposition Covington (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) with unbeaten Chimaev (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC). And there’s a method Cejudo believes Covington can hand “Borz” his veryfirst loss.
Chimaev missedouton weight by 7.5 pounds for his atfirst setup bout with Nate Diaz at UFC279 So if he does end up sticking to 170 pounds, Cejudo isn’t sure if Chimaev will be able to make the weight without it having an impact on his efficiency.
“I think he’s the more knowledgeable fighter. He’s battled a lot longer than Khamzat Chimaev,” Cejudo stated of Covington on his YouTube channel. “I think this is gonna be a great battle. I believe it’s gonna come down to who’s recuperated muchfaster and quicker. And if this is a five-round battle, I nearly desire to lean towards Colby Covington duetothefactthat, a