Colby Covington has no finishing skills

[MetaIIica]

He's basically Khabib, with worse striking, weaker punches, no wrist / ankle control, no submission skills at all. Covington had Masvidals back for an entire round, even had his arms wrapped around Masvidals throat and couldn't finish.

Covingtons only real chance against Buckley is to wrestlefuck him for 5 rounds. Anytime you hear Covington talk about how the fight will go, he says "I will make him quit and drown him for 5 rounds" because Colby is going into the fight believing he can't finish guys. Now you hear someone like Khamzat or Khabib talk, they are confident they can finish the fight before 5 rounds, it shows lack of Colbys confidence.

I can see Buckley KOing Covington, or losing by Decision.

 

[svmr_db]

Tell that to Woodley's broken ribs

 

[JohnCena27]

Well it would certainly help if he didn't have pillows for hands

 

[MetaIIica]

Tell that to Woodley's broken ribs

That's like saying Charles Oliveiras broken collar bone is from Max Holloways skill Lol

 

[HatKick]

I'd say he has better striking than Khabib but otherwise you're right. And he's probably past his prime. I got Buckley in this one. He will have 25 minutes to land a big shot.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

 

[FriskyRandy]

Bet Colby would have no problem finishing on your face.

 

[Oblivian]

I actually used to make a killing betting on him to get finishes in his early days. He had this boring label and stigma from the start, but literally 5 out of 6 of his early fights ended in finish.

 

[usernamee]

He doesn't wrap his arms around the neck to actually get a choke he just uses it to threaten and prolong the position/improve the position/keep grinding

It's wave after wave of small little punches, grapple advancements, choke attempts that aren't fully fledged but the guys still have to respect it and protect themselves

I like that style when it's very high pace for several rounds like that

I don't think Colby has that in him anymore, at least he didn't against Edwards, looked like a shell of himself, at best

 

[Necrocrawler]

Well
His last finish is from 8 years ago (i'm not considering Woodley's broken rib, but if you consider it, its still 4 years).

 

[HHJ]

He fucking wishes he was like Khabib lmao

what a shit comparison.

 

[HHJ]

Well it would certainly help if he didn't have pillows for hands

His style is basically tailored to the fact that he doesnt have power. He uses volume, speed etc.

 

[Asako]

Colby is going to beat Buckley soundly. Has Buckley fought a 5 rounder? He’ll look good for two rounds and Colby will take him down and finish him.

 

[RockyLockridge]

Tell that to Woodley's broken ribs

First person to finish woodley in the UFC actually

 

[Last Falconry]

he doesn't have any starting skills either

 

[mmasask]

pillow fists

 

[Thesnake101]

Colby is going to beat Buckley soundly. Has Buckley fought a 5 rounder? He’ll look good for two rounds and Colby will take him down and finish him.

You stand to make good money then, Colby is a big underdog currently.

 

[Fight Professor]

He is more likely Belal who does not have the will to grind anymore.

 

[jitzmonkey]

True
He doesn't commit because his technique is kinda sloppy.
Would've liked to have seen him refine his striking technique, footwork, (not sure the right term) body mechanics in striking/submissions, etc... instead of "simply" (in quotes because it was d-mn impressive) weaponizing his cardio.


A more refined Colby who fought the way that he did (actually pursuing a finish) in R3-5 of the 2nd Usman fight would've been a world champ who would've successfully defended multiple times instead of someone who came up just a bit short twice then got nearly shutout in his 3rd shot at the belt.

 

[BabyBlue_Bomber]

Agreed.

That’s why his fights usually go to decision…