The road to the top is not an easy one.
It’s a tireless journey paved by dangerous decisions that one needs the confidence to attempt and the skill to succeed at. For an undefeated prospect looking to climb the ranks, Colby “Chaos” Covington saw such an opportunity to tangle with former WEC welterweight champion Mike Pyle on short notice as a potential reward that was worth the risk.
“I pride myself on being one of the best fighters in the world at welterweight,” Covington said. “It didn’t really make a difference who the name was. I wanted to go out there and showcase that I am a great fighter on my way up the ranks and I’m going to get my title shot.