Colby Covington candidly addresses Conor McGregor speculation over White House fight

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Colby Covington does not think he will be the one facing Conor McGregor in his return to the Octagon.

McGregor has not stepped into the cage since suffering a leg break in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 back in July 2021.

‘Notorious’ has made it clear that he is aiming to return on June 14, during the UFC’s White House event.

Covington, a proud American, is eager to compete on the once-in-a-lifetime fight card.

Colby Covington does not see Conor McGregor fight happening

Earlier this week, social media buzzed with rumours that a McGregor vs Covington fight was set for the White House card.

But those rumours did not last long. UFC CEO Dana White quickly dismissed them, calling the report ‘total BS’.

Covington has since given his take on why he does not expect a bout with ‘The Notorious’ to materialise anytime soon.

“I don’t know. Conor kind of calls his shots,” he said in an interview with talkSPORT when asked about the possibility of facing the Irishman at the White House event.

“He gets to kind of pick who he wants, and I don’t know if he wants to fight a guy like me.

“I’m a tough match-up. I’m probably the toughest, most well-rounded fighter in the UFC.

“So, I think he may be looking for a striker or maybe an older guy. I don’t think he’s gonna look for someone like me, but I would love the opportunity if it ever presents itself.”

What is going on inside Conor McGregor’s comeback camp?

McGregor has not had a date or opponent set for his return yet, but preparations are well underway.

The 37-year-old has been training daily in the gym as he gets ready for what will be his first fight in five years.

On Wednesday, he posted a video of himself having a bit of fun during a submission session, joking around with a teammate.

The former two-division UFC champion is seen applying a head-and-arm choke from side control and quipping: “You’re under arrest.

“Stop resisting,” he said just before getting the tap from his sparring partner.

With Dana White starting to put together the card for UFC White House, it should not be long before we know who McGregor’s opponent will be.