Colby Covington, the former interim UFC welterweight champion and Donald Trump, the former US president, have a sense of respect and understanding for each other. Colby is a hardcore Republican, and Trump is a huge fan of the MMA fighter.
However, on his son’s Twitter account, it was revealed that the former US president had allegedly died, which, upon further investigation, turned out to be a hoax as the Twitter account had been hacked. Chaos revealed some updates on the alleged passing of Trump.
Colby Covington spoils Donald Trump’s UFC 296 appearance
In a recent interview to James Lynch, Covington revealed that Donald Trump has given him a personal assurance of being ringside for his showdown against Edwards on December 16th.
In conversation with James Lynch talking about taking on Edwards, Covington shared that Trump will attend the UFC 296. The welterweight title challenger can’t wait for the event on December 16 as Trump will be in the attendance. Chaos also says that he will be wrapping the belt around Trump’s waist if he emerges victor against Edwards.
đ¨| Colby Covington has revealed to @LynchOnSports that Donald Trump has promised him he will be ringside when he fights Leon Edwards for the welterweight title at #UFC296 on December 16th.#UFC296 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/Q7PTqgEIaN
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 21, 2023
When questioned if he talked with Trump, he revealed that he indeed talked with Trump directly and claims that the former US president will be present in the first row. Colby further went on to say that Trump’s presence motivates him to win. Covington, a huge Trump supporter who has been seen with the former US President in the past, notably at Trumpâs office, donning the iconic Make America Great Again cap.
On the flip side, Trump, an avid combat sports enthusiast, frequently graces these events with his presence. Given his close association with Dana White, whenever a significant event takes place, Trump has been in attendance. And now he will once again attend the event where, as promised by Covington, if he wins, weâll see the UFC gold around Trumpâs waist.
Covington labels Sean O’Malley âfuc*ing punkâ
Colby Covington has his eyes set on the Welterweight title, but that’s not all, the welterweight fighter has eyes on the new UFC middleweight champion, Sean Strickland’s middleweight belt as well.
Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, UFC announced Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/ec4CcwLkk5
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 21, 2023
In a recent interview to James Lynch, Covington put forward his thoughts on the Adesanya vs Strickland fight, according to Covington, Izzy underestimated Tarzanand and didn’t trained hard enough as he should have and that is the reason why he got defeated. Chaos further went on to say that he just might move up and beat Strickland, calling him a “Fucking Punk.” Sean Strickland lost to Kamaru Usman, and Covington rubbed some salt in the wounds by saying that Strickland got his ass beaten by Usman; imagine what he’d do to Strickland.
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