Colby Covington is probably going punching air someplace whereas carrying his Donald Trump themed jammies. This week, on a dwell stream, presidential candidate Donald Trump named his favourite UFC fighter; and it’s not the MAGA-obsessed welterweight.
Donald Trump Favourite MMA Fighter
Sitting down with online game streamer Adin Ross, the New York-born Donald Trump mentioned a complete host of issues together with his favourite UFC fighter. Trump has lengthy been a supporter of the UFC and MMA. Dana White, UFC president, has spoken at his conventions in a number of years. Trump even helped help the UFC along with his casinos when the group was struggling. The posh resort proprietor was additionally a monetary backer of UFC competitor Affliction.
Donald Trump mentioned:
“Effectively, I believe Khabib. Khabib was 29-0, after which his father died and he stopped. I believe he by no means misplaced a spherical. He fought many instances, he by no means misplaced a spherical. I obtained to satisfy him at a battle, two fights in the past, as I walked in with Dana… I met Khabib and he mentioned ‘You’re the man who may cease the warfare’ speaking concerning the warfare in Ukraine and Russia” [Ht BJPenn]
Donald Trump says his favourite UFC fighter in historical past is the Dagestani-Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov retired because the light-weight world champion with an unbeaten file in his skilled profession. Alongside the way in which, the Russian had defeated notable fighters comparable to Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and his rival Conor McGregor.
Welterweight contender Colby Covington should be upset at this information. For years ‘Choas’ Covington has learn Trump books in public, wore MAGA hats to press conferences, and even worn clothes with the face of Donald Trump on it. To be so obsessive about this man after which have him not such as you again should really feel like a slap within the face.
Moreover, Trump as soon as watched Covington compete however walked out when he was talking. So as to add, Colby Covington is actually not a fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov who he has trash-talked repeatedly, about his household, supervisor, and coaching companions.
Colby Covington is winless in his a number of bids to change into a UFC champion. Since 2020 he has earned a UFC file of 2-3. The US-born ‘Choas’ is basically recognized for his antics exterior of the octagon.
