Chiesa calls out Covington after UFC Raleigh win

UFC welterweight contender Michael Chiesa wants a piece of Colby Covington in his next bout.

Chiesa called out the former interim champion after defeating Rafael dos Anjos by unanimous decision in the UFC Raleigh co-main event Saturday night.

"Colby Covington, I'll see you in July," Chiesa said in his postfight interview.

"Maverick" picked up the biggest win of his career against Dos Anjos, besting the former UFC lightweight champion with his grappling. Chiesa has now won three bouts in a row since moving up to 170 pounds in 2018.

Covington fought Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 245 last month and lost via fifth-round TKO.