Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has lengthy supported President Donald Trump. When he received the interim title in 2018, he traveled to the Oval Workplace with belt in tow.
When “Chaos” heard the administration was working with the UFC to host an occasion on the White Home grounds on Independence Day 2026, he needed in on the historic occasion.
“There’s nothing extra I would like for my profession and every thing I’ve labored for than to combat on the White Home,” Covington informed Helen Yee Sports activities. “I am the one which began getting MMA into politics and Donald Trump, supporting the Republican motion, so I really feel like I need to combat there.”
Covington begged for UFC CEO Dana White to position him on the combat card. He wasn’t too proud to do some groveling if it helps get what he desires.
“Finally, it is as much as the UFC. No matter they determine, however I am calling my shot now,” Covington stated. “Please. Please, Dana. Let me combat on the White Home card. I do know Trump requested you, Dana, to let me on White Home card. Please Dana. Please.”
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When requested who he’d prefer to face on the White Home occasion, Covington wasted no time responding. “In all probability Paddy Pimiblett,” he stated after trashing “The Baddy” earlier within the interview.
“You have to go along with somebody that is not within the U.S. I do not wish to combat a USA fighter. I wish to combat a global fighter, so I feel Paddy Pimblett makes probably the most sense,” continued Covington.
Covington wish to return to the octagon in October or November. When he makes the stroll to the cage for his subsequent combat, will probably be the primary time in his 13-year combined martial arts profession that he is coming off back-to-back losses. A 3rd consecutive loss would make a White Home combat card look a troublesome promote.
