Will Colby Covington retire after his upcoming fight at UFC 296? Find out the potential outcome and the opinions of veteran challenger Matt Brown.
| Colby Covington, the former interim welterweight champion, may consider retirement if he loses to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December.
| Veteran challenger Matt Brown doubts Covington’s desire to continue fighting if he suffers a loss.
| Covington has not fought for two years and may be more focused on financial gain and stirring up controversy.
| The tough lineup of opponents ahead is referred to as a "murderer’s row."
Colby Covington’s Potential Retirement
Colby Covington, the former interim welterweight champion, may be considering retirement if he suffers a loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December. Covington, currently ranked number two in the welterweight division, is set to headline the event in a championship clash against Edwards.
In his last fight, Covington dominated Jorge Masvidal in a one-sided unanimous decision victory. However, if he falls short against Edwards, veteran challenger Matt Brown believes Covington may choose to hang up his gloves.
Brown expressed his doubts about Covington’s future in the sport, stating, "I have a hard time believing he’s going to continue fighting if he loses this fight [to Leon Edwards]. He just doesn’t come across as that kind of guy to me."
Covington has not fought for two years, and Brown believes that he may be more focused on financial gain and stirring up controversy rather than a genuine love for the sport. Brown himself is a fighter who would continue competing even after multiple losses.
If Covington does decide to retire after UFC 296, it raises the question of what his next move would be. With a tough lineup of opponents ahead, Brown refers to it as a "murderer’s row." Only time will tell if Covington’s career will come to an end after this high-stakes fight.
Do you think Colby Covington will call time on his career after UFC 296?
Ross Markey
Aspiring mixed martial arts reporter based in Ireland. Follow along at @Ross_Markey on Twitter for all the latest news, fight announcements, opinion, and feature pieces.
