UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington 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 the sport.
Covington made the remarks on October 31, 2026, escalating the rivalry between the two fighters. The American wrestler claimed Chimaev's size advantage does not translate to superiority inside the octagon.
"Weight bully Khamzat Chimaev can't beat me in anything," Covington said.
Chimaev, who has competed at both welterweight and middleweight, has not yet responded publicly to the comments.
