Chimaev intends to fight with Covington

Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

Undefeated Swedish UFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev announced that his next opponent would be the former interim division champion Colby Covington.

"Colby Covington will be next," Chimaev tweeted.

Recall that on September 11, at the UFC 279 tournament in Las Vegas, Chimaev defeated American Kevin Holland by choke. As for Covington, he last fought in March when he defeated Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 272.