Dec 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES; Colby Covington (red gloves) before the fight against Joaquin Buckley (blue gloves) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Colby Covington Might Have Revealed The International Fight Week Main And Co-main Events!

Colby Covington leaks massive information about the UFC's International fight week in the last week of June!

Dec 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES; Colby Covington (red gloves) before the fight against Joaquin Buckley (blue gloves) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

UFC‘s International Fight Week is the organization’s crown jewel event each summer. Fans gather in Las Vegas for a weeklong celebration of all things combat sports. The tradition began in 2012 and quickly became the UFC’s biggest annual showcase. Dana White and company typically stack these cards with multiple title fights and top-tier matchups. Past editions have featured mega-stars like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Brock Lesnar. The UFC normally guards these announcements carefully, revealing them with carefully choreographed fanfare and promotional buildups.

This year, however, it seems Colby Covington has decided to play spoiler. The former welterweight title challenger has never been one to keep quiet or follow the rules. His brash persona and willingness to cross lines have made him one of the UFC’s most polarizing figures. From insulting opponents to wearing MAGA hats, Covington has embraced controversy at every turn. It appears he’s now added “UFC leaker” to his resume, potentially revealing what could be the biggest card of 2025.

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The Bombshell Revelation From ‘Chaos’

During a casual livestream with popular internet personality N3on, Covington dropped information that made MMA fans’ jaws hit the floor. He casually mentioned that the UFC is planning to book Islam Makhachev against Ilia Topuria as the main event for International Fight Week. This matchup would pit the dominant lightweight champion against the former featherweight king.

“They haven’t announced it, but I think it’s going to be Makhachev and Topuria.”

Not content with dropping just one bombshell, Covington continued his unauthorized reveal by discussing the co-main event. According to ‘Chaos,’ middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his title against the undefeated phenom Khamzat Chimaev.

“And they’re talking about maybe putting the co-main… Who’s the co-main? I think the 85 title fight between Dricus Du Plessis versus Khamzat Chimaev.”

Colby Covington just LEAKED two big fights in the summer for the UFC on N3ON’s stream… 👀

Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev
Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev pic.twitter.com/Cb4j47zVAC
— N3on Lies (@n3onlie) April 14, 2025

This would mark Chimaev’s first title shot after years of hype and anticipation. Du Plessis recently solidified his championship status with a grueling victory over Sean Strickland in their rematch, while Chimaev has remained one of the most feared fighters despite an inconsistent schedule plagued by health issues and fight cancellations.

Is Colby Covington Telling The Truth?

The question on everyone’s mind: Is Covington actually leaking insider information, or is he just stirring the pot? He has built his career on saying outrageous things to get attention, so skepticism is warranted. However, these matchups make a lot of sense from the UFC’s perspective. Topuria has been publicly campaigning for a shot at Makhachev, even receiving pushback from Khabib Nurmagomedov recently. Meanwhile, Chimaev has long been positioned as a future champion, and the timing feels right for his title opportunity.

Whether fans believe Covington’s UFC card leak or not, he has once again succeeded in making himself the center of attention without stepping foot in the octagon. If these fights do materialize for International Fight Week, the UFC might need to have a talk with Colby Covington!

(Image Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck – Imagn Images)

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Dricus Du Plessis

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