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What is about Colby Covington that makes him popular and gives him the ability to trigger so many MMA/UFC fans?
he’s fought 5 times since August 2019 (just under 4 years ago). He’s 3-2, with two of those victories over older guys that are on a steep decline (Lawler, Woodley). Even Masvidal is on a bad losing streak, although he definitely has more in the tank than the other two.
People claim Colby is not a draw and doesn’t bring any extra views/PPV buys/ attention to UFC events. Yet the fans and media haven’t been able to stop talking about him since he came out of hiding to weigh in as the back up fighter for Usman/Edwards 3.
How is Colby getting a third title shot, if he is not a draw? Or… is he actually a draw compared to most PPV headliners?
he’s fought 5 times since August 2019 (just under 4 years ago). He’s 3-2, with two of those victories over older guys that are on a steep decline (Lawler, Woodley). Even Masvidal is on a bad losing streak, although he definitely has more in the tank than the other two.
People claim Colby is not a draw and doesn’t bring any extra views/PPV buys/ attention to UFC events. Yet the fans and media haven’t been able to stop talking about him since he came out of hiding to weigh in as the back up fighter for Usman/Edwards 3.
How is Colby getting a third title shot, if he is not a draw? Or… is he actually a draw compared to most PPV headliners?