Last time Colby Covington was in Brazil he had to get smuggled out of the country. The WWE antics landed the UFC wrestler in a lot of trouble with the home audience.
After defeating fan favorite Demian Maia he was publicly yelling out slurs against the people of Brazil:
Colby Covington On Hiding Out in Brazil Post-Fight
Colby Covington made some shocking comments:
“Brazil, you’re a dump!” Covington said. “All you filthy animals suck. I’ve got one thing to say: Tyron Woodley, I’m coming for you. If you don’t answer the front door, I’m going to knock it in and I’m going to take what’s mine, that welterweight belt!”
Now it looks as though Covington will be returning to Brazil.
It’s widely discussed and there are confirmed rumors an interim title shot against another Brazilian – Rafael Dos Anjos is in the works.
The fight card in question is UFC 224 pay-per-view (PPV) event, slotted for May 12, 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Breaking! According to multiple sources close to the situation, the UFC is targeting an interim welterweight title fight between Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington for #UFC224 on May 12 in Rio. Nothing is official yet, but it sounds like the deal could be finalized soon. #UFC
— Chris Taylor (@CTaylor_96) March 22, 2018
RDA is 3-0 since moving up a weight category (28-9 overall) and with his most impressive win to date by outworking Robbie Lawler in Winnipeg.
