Rumored Colby Covington vs. Khamzat Chimaev in the works for UFC 285

[Adamant]

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Fuuuck. Why is UFC spacing out Khamzat's fights so much?! First we had to wait forever between Burns and Holland. Now we have to wait until fucking March for him to fight Colby?

 

[MGS]

Either this or Costa vs Chimaev, banger fights

 

[usernamee]

plus striking cardio is different than wrestling. I’m willing to bet Khamzat puts Colby on his back and submits him.

If that happens I'd be willing to bet both my nuts that every sherdogger will proclaim Colby as way past his peak and Chimaev "still hasn't beaten anyone"

 

[cheesus]

Respect to Colby. This is one of those few instances where he may actually be the fan favorite heading into the fight. Khamzat fights pretty dumb, he's arrogance will cost him at some point, he uses way too much strength and power to carry into his punches and takedowns. That said, not sure I'm confident Colby would win it, Khamzat is a huge WW whilst Colby is a natural WW.

 

[pretty boy blue]

 

[Young Calf Kick]

If Colby takes this fight he will surprise me a lot. I don't think he has the balls. Or maybe he does, but it would be career suicide.

Khamzat fuckin wrecks him beyond belief and I'm happy to take an AV bet if any of you goofs think otherwise.

 

[Enigma87]

Colby couldn't drown Masvidal. Sure Colby can outpoint, but Khamzat is too big and good of a wrestler to be drown.

How much 5 round experience does Khmazat have though?

 

[rob mafia]

tiramisu KOs khamzat, colby fights short notice masvidal.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

It'd be a dark time line if both Colby and Usman win their next fights.

Covington vs Usman 3 is just so unnecessary...I'm guessing a title shot was part of Colby's demands because the UFC has little reason to give him one.

 

[Prex32]

Can Colby survive the first round onslaught?

he will most likely get strangled inside one
and if not, hes gonna take so much damage, that cardio isnt an issue for both fighters

 

[corrupted]

Would have rather seen Costa. But I'll take it if it's happening

 

[ilfirin]

Colbington hasn't done jack shit to deserve this fight. I will enjoy watching Chimaev destroy him though.

 

[Vagabound]

"Oliveira beats Makhachev"

"Colby beats Chimaev"

 

[textwarrior]

Colby will have to fight the first 2 rounds off his back, I have a hard time seeing him do well in those two rounds but if he can recover there is good chance he wins the next 3 rounds.

 

[d2s]

Belal will get screwed, I guess he can only hope for is the loser of Leon/Usman 3

What's wrong with fighting Burns?

 

[tritestill]

Belal?????

 

[13Seconds]

The buildup will be crazy lol

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Will be fun if it happens.

 

[NoStoneUnturned]

Khamzat early threat and as almost everyone else has stated if the fight goes five then I have Colby taking a victory lap. I like Colby's much smaller weight cut and think this plays a key role should the fight happen. Colby is a cardio machine.

 

[loptyjoe]

he doesn't have the cardio to match colby. colby decision win