Colby covington lost in UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC
Saturday night (16/12) was a disappointment for Colby covington, who lost the welterweight title fight (up to 77kg.) UFC 296 for Leon edwards by unanimous decision of the judges. The North American, who is known for his provocations and his support for former president Donald Trump, was unable to set his own pace and was dominated by the Englishman.
Covington's defeat did not go unnoticed by his rivals, who took advantage of social media to mock and challenge the loudmouth. One of them was Gilbert Durinho, who mocked the North American's performance and called him for a fight in Miami, in March 2024.
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“So you didn’t take any damage? Colby covington, see you in Miami on March 9?”, wrote Durinho.
So you didn't get any damage? @ColbyCovMMA So Miami march 9?
- GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 17, 2023
Another person who didn't miss the chance to poke Covington was Belal Muhammad |, who was a reserve fighter for the fight and could be the next challenger for the belt. The American of Palestinian origin used a phrase from Trump, who was in the audience to watch Covington's fight, his declared fan, to provoke the loser.
“Let me make welterweight great again,” Muhammad said, parodying Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.”
Let me make welterweight great again
— Belal Muhammad | (@bullyb170) December 17, 2023
One of the most exalted was Henry Cejudo, who has already been UFC champion in two different categories. The fighter spared no words in insulting Covington, who he called a “piece of shit.”
“You are nothing but a piece of shit,” Cejudo said on Twitter, in all capital letters.
@ColbyCovMMA YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A FUCKING SHTICK!!! #UFC296
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 17, 2023
The fighters' reaction shows that Colby covington is not a beloved figure in MMA, and his defeat was celebrated by many.
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