Colby Covington Is Scared to Train at UFC, Hiding From Other Fighters

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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Meanwhile, Dan Hooker has lost his last 4 out of 5 fights. He will fight Claudio Puelles next in the UFC 281.

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Colby Covington Is Scared to Train at UFC, Hiding From Other Fighters

Meanwhile, Dan Hooker has lost his last 4 out of 5 fights. He will fight Claudio Puelles next in the UFC 281.

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