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Colby Covington Hospitalized, Pulled From Hype Quito Bout

Colby Covington missed his Hype Quito grappling bout with Mayton Perea after a hospital visit the day before. Here's what happened and who replaced him.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:08 AM
Colby Covington Hospitalized, Pulled From Hype Quito Bout
Key Things to Know
  • Colby Covington was pulled from his Hype Fighting Championship grappling bout in Quito, Ecuador.
  • Covington was hospitalized the day before the scheduled contest due to medical issues.
  • The former UFC interim welterweight champion was set to compete in a submission-only grappling match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington was pulled from his scheduled submission-only grappling match at Hype Fighting Championship in Quito, Ecuador. Covington experienced medical issues that resulted in a hospital visit the day prior to the scheduled event.

Due to the sudden hospitalization, organizers removed Covington from the bout. Further specifics regarding his precise medical condition or future return to competition were not immediately provided.

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