That's especially true in the case of Tyron Woodley and Colby Covington. When Covington won the interim belt, they were to fight, but Covington had nasal surgery, and was stipped of his belt, while Woodley fought Darren Till.

In the UFC, the conflict between fighters begins long before the actual fight. Speaking to reporters ahead of the UFC’s next event set for July 18, White confirmed that the UFC is indeed looking to put together Woodley vs. Covington (h/t BJPenn.com). Then the two were supposed to fight at in the Spring of 2019, but Covington reportedly wanted too high a purse. Woodley was responding to an Instagram post by Covington, who posted a picture of a bout agreement for the main event of UFC Fight Night on Aug. 22.

Tyron Woodley vs. Colby Covington is perhaps the longest running will-they-won’t-they story since The Office ended in … Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley was close to being signed on for a UFC event next month, but according to Covington the former champion Woodley … If Woodley vs. Covington happens, it will be a fourth time's a charm moment.

He accused Woodley of pulling out of the event and according to White, not only is the promotion working on a fight between the two longtime rivals, but Covington … Welcome to Midnight Mania!