Former UFC champions Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman criticized Colby Covington following his embarrassing 43-second loss, questioning whether he can compete with rising star Khamzat Chimaev. The duo's comments came after Covington's quick defeat, which has raised doubts about his title aspirations.
Cejudo and Usman, both former titleholders, suggested that Covington's performance does not match the hype surrounding a potential matchup with Chimaev. "He's supposed to beat Khamzat Chimaev?" one of them remarked, highlighting the gap between expectation and reality.
The loss marks a significant setback for Covington, who has been a top contender in the welterweight division. With Chimaev's rapid ascent, the landscape of the division continues to shift.
