Colby Covington reveals he’s in talks to face Jack Della Maddalena in UFC return: “A top contender fight”

Colby Covington is hoping to make his return to the Octagon in March in Miami towards a top-ranked opponent.

Covington hasn’t fought since final December when he misplaced to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title. Now, as he appears to get again into the Octagon, ‘Chaos’ says he’s been in talks with the UFC to face Jack Della Maddalena subsequent in what he says can be a No. 1 contender battle.

“We’ve been speaking about this battle with Jack Della Maddalena,” Covington mentioned to Submission Radio. “I feel it makes plenty of sense. He bought a giant win in my hometown in Miami final time he was out right here so he has a little bit little bit of a reputation out right here. He’s undefeated. He’s hungry. He’s fearless. He’s an thrilling fighter. I feel that’s a battle that the followers can be intrigued with. I feel it’s a high-level battle. It’s a prime contender battle that establishes who’s the following contender for the belt. In order that’s a battle that’s on the market.”

A battle between Colby Covington and Jack Della Maddalena does make plenty of sense. The winner can be in a first-rate place to get a title shot, whereas Della Maddalena would get an opportunity to battle a big-name opponent.

Colby Covington is 17-4 as a professional and coming off the choice loss to Leon Edwards. Earlier than that, he beat Jorge Masvidal by choice. Covington is the previous interim champ and has notable wins over Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, Rafael dos Anjos, and Demian Maia.

Jack Della Maddalena, in the meantime, is undefeated within the UFC and ranked fourth at welterweight. He’s coming off a knockout win over Gilbert Burns.