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Ex-champion Colby Covington weighs in as surprise backup for UFC 286 title fight in London

‘Chaos’ Colby Covington made weight as the UFC 286 backup for the Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman UFC welterweight world title battle in London, UK.

The US-born Covington was a surprise guest as the title match backup. This had not been announced before he walked onto the scales in London. If something were to happen to either Leon Edwards or Kamaru Usman, such as a last-minute injury, Colby Covington will step in for the main event matchup.

Colby Covington at UFC 286

All three men made weight, having Colby Covington, Kamaru Usman, and Leon Edwards all made the championship weight at 170 without issue.