Colby Covington did not mince words while discussing his time in London ahead of UFC 286 on Saturday.
“We buried the English in 1776, and I’d love to bury him [Edwards] in his home country,” Covington said.
After Edwards defeated Usman by majority decision, UFC president Dana White declared Covington the No. 1 contender for Edwards’ title. Covington’s trash talk and brash persona are one of the many ways he has built his brand and become successful.But Edwards, a Birmingham, England native, didn’t take too kindly to Covington’s remarks after his win over Usman.Edwards initially lost to Usman in 2015 but defeated him last August with a head kick for a fifth-round knockout.
Covington, 35, hasn’t fought since defeating Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision last March, In his previous fight, Covington lost to Usman via unanimous decision.
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