Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has lengthy supported President Donald Trump. When he gained 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 part I’ve labored for than to battle on the White Home,” Covington advised 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 battle there.”
Covington begged for UFC CEO Dana White to position him on the battle 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 battle 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 need to battle a USA fighter. I need to battle a global fighter, so I believe Paddy Pimblett makes probably the most sense,” continued Covington.
Covington want to return to the octagon in October or November. When he makes the stroll to the cage for his subsequent battle, it will likely be the primary time in his 13-year blended martial arts profession that he is coming off back-to-back losses. A 3rd consecutive loss would make a White Home battle card look a troublesome promote.
