Colby Covington could solidify his position as the next contender in line for the UFC welterweight title with a win this weekend over Robbie Lawler, but that also puts him one step closer to a potential showdown against good friend and teammate Jorge Masvidal.
As a former interim champion currently riding a six-fight win streak, Covington has already made his case for a title shot, but he ended up accepting a bout against Lawler in the main event of UFC on ESPN 5 in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday night.