Covington speaks out after defeat to Usman and shoots at referee: 'You robbed me'

C. Covington rebels after defeat in UFC 245. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @colbycovmma

O UFC 245 It's already over, but depending on Colby covington, the story is far from over. After losing to Kamaru Usman In the main fight of the event that took place this Saturday (14), the North American used social media to harshly criticize the performance of Marc Goddard, the referee responsible for conducting the dispute. According to the 'loudmouth', the professional made mistakes in several moments of the confrontation and was fundamental to his defeat.

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“Normally, people do sh*t in the bedroom, not in the Octagon, Marc Goddard. I go in there (in the octagon) to kill or be killed. You stole this from me. You robbed people of a fair fight. You should be ashamed of yourself”, wrote 'Caos' on his official Twitter account.

The athlete also complained about the interruptions made by Marc, who stopped the contest on two occasions. One, after Kamaru accused an illegal blow to the eye and the other, in the fateful knockout declared at the end of the fifth round, after the North American had suffered two knockdowns and suffering hard blows from the rival while on the ground.

After the show, Colby did not attend the press conference with the other protagonists of the night, as is customary. According to the company's president, Dana White, the athlete was sent straight to the hospital after a suspected jaw fracture – not yet confirmed by doctors.

Kamaru and Colby fought one of the most anticipated clashes in recent years this weekend. The athletes who, on several occasions, publicly declared that they were enemies, performed a great performance that was awarded the 'Fight of the Night' bonus.

With the triumph, the Nigerian secured his first title defense since becoming number one at welterweight (under 77kg). The setback for Usman marked the first knockout suffered in the American's career.

Normally people do their fucking in the bedroom, not the octagon @marcgoddard_uk! I go in there to kill or be killed. You robbed me of that. You robbed the people of a fair fight. You should be ashamed of yourself. Fake nut shot. Fake eye poke. Fake stop page. Fake ref. # ufc245

— Colby covington (@ColbyCovMMA) December 15, 2019