
Will Colby Covington fight a former UFC champion in 2026?
Former title challenger Colby Covington has announced his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after sitting out 2025. Despite recent struggles, Covington says he plans to move up to middleweight and has publicly called out former champions Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland, claiming he can beat them both on the feet and on the ground.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if by April 30, 2026, Covington competes in an official UFC bout against a former UFC champion (in any weight class), as confirmed by UFC announcements or major MMA media. Otherwise — No.
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