Santiago Ponzinibbio calls out 'selfish' Colby Covington

Santiago Ponzinibbio publicly called out Colby Covington for a UFC bout, citing their training history and expressing doubts about the matchup.In remarks to Hablemos MMA, Ponzinibbio said the UFC fight could be difficult for Covington and referenced sessions at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. The Argentine welterweight criticized Colby Covington for seeking implausible opponents.Ponzinibbio added that Covington was competitive and not a team player during their time at ATT, claiming he clashed with several coaches. Covington left the gym in 2020 amid disputes with teammates.Ponzinibbio (30-9) has lost three of his past four and last fell to Daniel Rodriguez. Covington (17-5) last fought in December 2024 and now competes in Real American Freestyle wrestling.