After the victory over Robbie Lawler Colby Covington is the number one contender for a title fight. Almost immediately after the victorious battle Colby in the television broadcast, which was also attended by the reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. As a result, the fighters had almost started a fight in the studio.
Covington Lawler won by unanimous decision in the main event at UFC on ESPN 5.