Colby Covington Is in Phenomenal Shape Ahead of UFC 272

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Colby Covington is arguably one of the best welterweights of all time in UFC history.

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Colby Covington fights his former best friend and teammate, Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272.

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In a recent Instagram post, Colby Covington looked in phenomenal shape

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Relentless pressure, high volume and chain wrestling make Colby Covington a formidable opponent in the welterweight division.

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And it's needless to say that being in the best shape of his career will certainly help Colby Covington outwork Jorge Masvidal.

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