A former interim UFC welterweight champion does not want to see PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov in the UFC.
Earlier today, multiple media outlets confirmed that Usman and his allies/teammates have been sentenced to 6 months in prison in Abu Dhabi for attacking Merab Dvalishvili and the latter’s friend, fined AED 300,000 each, and ordered to be deported after serving their sentences.
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Following the incident, several prominent names in the MMA community have called on the UFC to ban Usman Nurmagomedov and everyone else involved in the attack on Merab Dvalishvili.
Now, Colby Covington has shared his thoughts on what kind of treatment the Russian deserves after jumping “The Machine.
Colby Covington says Usman Nurmagomedov “doesn’t belong in the UFC”
Colby Covington hopes Usman Nurmagomedov never fights in the UFC. Speaking exclusively to BC.Game, “Chaos” added that Usman has proven time and again that he isn’t a professional and doesn’t belong in the UFC because he can’t control his emotions. He said:
“This behaviour from Usman Nurmagomedov should disqualify him from ever being a UFC athlete. I mean, why does he deserve to be in the UFC? He almost cheap-shotted Song Yadong when Song was just celebrating a big win. He jumps in the cage, tries to elbow him, and then now he does this.”
Covington added:
“Usman has shown he’s not professional. He can’t control his emotions. Us as UFC fighters, are held to a higher standard. He needs to take responsibility for his actions, and he shouldn’t be allowed in the UFC. That’s what I think. I don’t care what his record is fighting bums. He doesn’t belong in the UFC. I hope he’s never able to fight in the UFC. I hope he’s never able to come to America because that’s delinquent behaviour. It’s despicable.”
Usman’s recent actions could jeopardize his chances of ever competing in Abu Dhabi or obtaining a U.S. visa to participate in events there. He is currently one of the hottest MMA free agents, but his negotiations with the PFL are still ongoing, so he and his team haven’t begun talks with UFC brass yet. But now, given his arrest and the legal consequences he is facing, the undefeated champion could find himself in serious trouble.
Check out Usman Nurmagomedov attacking Merab Dvalishvili below:
