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

[Givvee]

This can go either way, Colby's got some deceptive power, it's more of an accumulation of punches but still, he's rocked several guys, like Kamaru, Maia. And Colby can wrestle, he may not have the technical prowess of the russian schooled Chimaev, but he can wrestle defensively and offensively, he knows how to scramble, how to get up off the bottom, both of them have advantages, Colby wtih his ability to push a pace for 5 rounds, but Khamzat has the superior finishing ability on the ground, as well as power in the hands.

 

[dragonsfly]

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Really hoping this fight goes thru

if this doesn't go thru belal is ready to fight

 

[snotflakes]

Sucks for that one dude who fought leon but got nc'd...what's his name? I can't remember his name.

 

[RockyLockridge]

I like Colby but I dont know that Id pick him to win this. Im not sure he can stop the takedown and then the cardio question really comes into play.

5 rounds plays heavily into his favour

 

[Joolazoo]

I don't really understand why people are so scared for Colby. He could lose but people acting like he's going to get ragdolled are dumb. Colby looked fine against Usman who hits harder than Khamzat, is likely just as strong and just as good of a wrestler. In reality the only things Khamzat has on Usman are explosiveness and submissions which is why I was so confused people thought he was a good matchup into Kamaru.

 

[Handsome Goku]

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