UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has launched a verbal attack on rising star Khamzat Chimaev, labeling him a "weight bully" and asserting that Chimaev cannot defeat him in any aspect of mixed martial arts.
Covington's comments, reported by MMA Junkie on October 31, 2026, escalate the ongoing rivalry between the two fighters. The former interim welterweight champion suggested that Chimaev's success stems from competing against smaller opponents, while maintaining that he would prevail in a potential matchup.
Chimaev, who has competed at both welterweight and middleweight, has not yet responded publicly to Covington's latest remarks. The UFC has not announced any bout between the two athletes.
