The former welterweight title challenger has challenged champion Islam Makhachev to a competitive padel match, asking him to bring a partner of his choice.<\/p>\n
Makhachev enjoys sports outside MMA and is often seen playing soccer, basketball, and padel with his teammates during camps.<\/p>\n
Colby Covington challenged Makhachev to a padel match during an interview with *Submission Radio* and told him to bring a professional partner. Covington has even put $100,000 on the line, with the money set to be donated to charity.<\/p>\n
Colby Covington Challenges Islam Makhachev<\/p>\n
\u201cIslam loves to play padel. He\u2019s been playing a lot of padel. So I want to make this offer to Islam today on Submission Radio: $100,000 matchup, padel, me versus you, Islam. You get your partner, whatever pro you want in the world. I\u2019ll get a pro. $100,000 donated to charity, right here on Submission Radio,\u201d Covington said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n However,\u00a0Islam Makhachev<\/a> is yet to respond to Covington\u2019s challenge.<\/p>\n Covington has recently been talking a lot about Makhachev. A few days ago, the polarizing MMA personality came to the champion\u2019s defense over his layoff.<\/p>\n Covington Defends Makhachev<\/p>\n Makhachev has been a hot topic ever since the UFC booked an interim welterweight title fight between No. 1 contender Carlos Prates<\/a> and No. 3 contender Michael Morales.<\/p>\n Many expected Makhachev to defend his belt against Prates in January. However, Makhachev said he would only fight the winner of the two.<\/p>\n The interim title fight also gives Makhachev time off to observe Ramadan, which falls between February and March 2027.<\/p>\n