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“I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. I’ve never been scared of a man in my life and I never will be. I don’t fear any man on this planet and that includes him. So, I hope he’s watching because I’m coming for him next.”
It remains to be seen whether the UFC will book the fight between Garry and Covington, but with both men coming off impressive performances in their most recent outings, it could make for an exciting matchup in the welterweight division.
As for Covington and Buckley, their clash next weekend will be one to watch as the two fighters look to make a statement in the stacked welterweight division. With Buckley being the favorite, can Covington defy the odds and come out on top? Only time will tell.
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