Overview
- Covington told talkSPORT he wants Pimblett at welterweight for the June 14 event the UFC plans to stage at the White House.
- He framed the bout as a USA vs. UK showcase tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary.
- He argued Pimblett should move up from lightweight due to significant weight cuts and walk‑around size.
- He criticized Pimblett’s UFC 324 loss to Justin Gaethje, calling the showing sluggish with “amateur, rookie mistakes.”
- He cited a prior confrontation in Miami as added motivation, while acknowledging the UFC has not agreed to the fight.