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UFC star Colby Covington was still looking for a fight after his fifth-round TKO victory over Tyron Woodley in Las Vegas on Saturday night (NZT Sunday).
The welterweight contender (16-2) and outspoken Trump supporter used his post-fight interview to launch a furious volley at NBA superstar LeBron James, before receiving a congratulatory call from the President of the United States himself.
With the American flag draped over his shoulders, Covington first took aim at Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and then turned his attention to “cowardly coward” James.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the silent majority is ready to make noise,” Covington said, referring to the impending US presidential elections.
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“If you thought it was a beating, wait until November 3 when Donald Trump gets his hands on Sleepy Joe. That’s going to be a landslide. “
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Controversial UFC contender Colby Covington celebrates his fifth-round TKO victory over Tyron Woodley in Las Vegas.
After dedicating his knockout win over Woodley to “all the first responders, all the military,” Covington criticized LA Lakers forward James and other “awake athletes.”
“This world wouldn’t be safe without you,” Covington said. “You keep us safe, not these awake athletes, man. I’m sick of these wide-awake athletes and these cowardly cowards like LeBron James. “
James has been a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and a frequent critic of Trump, labeling him the “supposed president” of the United States.
Trump responded, calling James “overrated” and even questioning his intelligence.
“Lebron James just got interviewed by the dumbest man on TV, [CNN anchor] Don Lemon. It made Lebron look smart, which is not easy to do, ”Trump tweeted in August.
During his post-fight press conference, Covington received an impromptu phone call from the president of the US while answering questions from reporters.
Wearing a ‘Keep America Great’ hat, Covington put Trump on speaker for all to hear.
“I’m proud of you man, I’m a huge fan and I’m proud of you,” Trump told him.
“You are tough, you have the right spirit. So now go win the next one and keep it for a long time, right? Just keep that championship for a long time. But you’re something … I also appreciated the cry tonight. I am your fan, you are my fan. Two of a kind, two of a kind. “
Covington visited the White House in 2018 and two of Trump’s sons, Don Jr and Eric, attended his fight with Robbie Lawler in New Jersey last year, watching from the cage.
Covington is not the only ardent Trump supporter in the UFC – the organization’s president, Dana White, has been puzzled by the president of the United States in the past and delivered a speech at this year’s Republican National Convention.
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Colby Covington punches Tyron Woodley on his way to a stoppage win in their welterweight grudge bout.
“We need President Trump’s leadership now more than ever,” White said, before praising his response to the coronavirus.
Woodley, a Black Lives Matter activist who mocked Covington in preparation by wearing a ‘Make Racism Catch The Fade Again’ hat, did not speak to the media after his loss, but posted a video on Instagram saying that he had “done a rib.” .
“I appreciate you guys, I love you guys,” Woodley said of his fans. “It didn’t turn out the way I wanted you guys. Last person you wanted to lose to.
“I don’t know what the hell happened. Occurred. I have to dust it off, shake the shit off and find a way. “
