American UFC fighter Colby Covington said he wants to fight the promotion's former double champion Conor McGregor after his fight with the league's welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
That’s the big fight, that’s what people want to see. That fight sells, I think that’s the biggest fight the UFC could ever do. And I think it lines up perfectly after I beat Leon Edwards Scissorhands this fall. Conor and I will face off before next winter and see who is the toughest man on the planet. I think before next winter Conor and I square up, and we see who the baddest man on the planet is.
Colby Covington
Covington told Turning Points USA Chapter Leadership Summit.
Covington last fought against Jorge Masvidal this past March at UFC 272. Colby won that fight by unanimous decision of the judges. He has 17 wins and three losses on his record.
McGregor last went into the octagon against Dustin Poirier in July 2021 at UFC 264. Conor lost that fight by technical knockout in the first round as a result of a broken leg. He has 22 wins and six losses under his belt.