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Is it fair to say that Colby Covington is an example as to what happens when a fighter spends his prime on the sidelines?
Colby was a good fighter but also a good example as to why a fighter should never waste his prime on the shelf bargaining with said matchmakers. He had a habit of taking long layoffs after the Dos Anjos fight, a year to fight Lawler, 8 months to fight Woodley, a year to rematch Usman, nearly 2 years to challenge Leon Edwards.
Dana White said it best in the post interview of UFC 296, "this sport doesnt wait for anyone. Waiting is never a good idea".
But I mean, Paulo Costa looked good in his last fight. 35 and still dangerous despite repeated layoffs
What do you guys think?
u/yourstruly_daredevil — 22 hours ago