Colby Covington Reveals Health Struggles Behind His UFC Loss

Pro fighter Colby Covington is gearing up for his big return to the UFC ring after a year-long break. He's set to face Joaquin Buckley in Tampa, Florida, as the final fight of the year. This comes after a tough loss to Leon Edwards. Covington is known for his fierce fighting style, but even he couldn't crack Edwards' defense. Recently, he opened up about what went wrong. Training in high altitude, like in Breckenridge, Colorado, can be tough. Covington found that out the hard way. The change in altitude messed with his cardio, making it hard for him to keep up. He even had to go to the hospital. Doctors diagnosed him with HAPE, a severe form of altitude sickness. But that's not all. Covington also broke his foot early in the fight. He tried to land an elbow on Edwards but ended up hurting himself. This made it even harder for him to perform at his best. Despite all this, Covington isn't letting one bad fight define him.