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Three-time UFC title challenger, Colby Covington — who continues to be ranked No. 6 on this planet at 170-pounds, by the best way — hasn’t fought a lot currently. His final look was nearly a yr in the past, a lackluster displaying towards Leon Edwards in December 2023. Extra to the purpose, his solely victory since 2021 got here reverse fading rival Jorge Masvidal, which places some strain on Covington to return to motion.
A LOT of fighters have known as out Covington within the final yr. Most notably, UFC has reportedly tried to e-book “Chaos” reverse Ian Garry on multiple event, together with the upcoming UFC Tampa card. As a substitute, “The Future” will face Joaquin Buckley in the primary occasion, whereas Covington continues to languish on the sidelines with out a combat booked.
Within the interview above with Submission Radio, Covington addresses his absence and defined why he’s been busy away with the cage. In keeping with Covington — who additionally says he was with Donald Trump on the evening of the election — his precedence hasn’t been combating. As a substitute, it’s been supporting the Trump marketing campaign.
“Crucial purpose why, every thing I do is for God and nation. That’s extra vital than my very own egocentric agenda to go win UFC fights and be a world champion within the UFC. That doesn’t matter if we don’t have a rustic to reside in. So, crucial factor that’s been in my life the final eight, 9 months is the marketing campaign path, being just a little tiny a part of the Trump marketing campaign. Making an attempt to assist get him elected any means doable. I used to be touring with the marketing campaign rather a lot. I used to be clearly nonetheless getting wholesome from my damaged foot, however at the beginning is God and nation.”
Since Trump gained the election (with just a little assist from Joe Rogan and the Nelk Boys), Covington is now free to renew his profession as a UFC fighter. In keeping with “Chaos,” he’ll be again before later.
“… Now I can resume enterprise. I’m excited man, me and [UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell] have sat down and talked a few couple completely different choices. I’m excited to get again in there, first quarter subsequent yr, 100% I’m coming again to the UFC Octagon to unleash chaos.”
It’s a variety of devotion to the Commander-in-chief, however sadly, it’s nonetheless not sufficient to be Trump’s favourite UFC fighter.
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I’ll admit to being interested in Jon Jones’ recreation plan forward of UFC 309. Suppose he primarily plans to strike at distance or wrestle?
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The keys to the crescent kick:
Takeru breaks down his signature karate kick, the “Mikazuki Geri” (crescent kick):
1. It’s not a shuffle step. He brings the rear foot ahead and snaps the lead foot out.
2. Lean again barely. This lean again creates momentum and strikes the pinnacle again.
3. Pull the toes again and… pic.twitter.com/YRmLllNkl6— Tetsuya (@TetsuyaMT789) November 5, 2024
Whoever runs Alex Pereira’s social media group deserves a elevate. Man is at all times making viral clips!
It’s not going to be simple, however there’s one thing to be stated for the concept avoiding the pocket solely performs into Ilia Topuria’s arms. He catches opponents making an attempt to maneuver away from him on the finish of his vary, the place his punches are strongest!
Diego Lopes describes how a combat between him and Ilia Topuria would look:
“[Ilia] likes to combat at shut vary. Though I’ve lengthy arms, I do significantly better at shut vary… I believe that we’re each going to conflict a number of instances, and if he comes ahead he will crash into… pic.twitter.com/X2vTtgQIkB
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Khamzat is again to work coaching in Sweden:
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