C. Covington speaks to the press in São Paulo (Photo: Reproduction Instagram Colbycovmma)
the american Colby covington, unlike most foreign athletes who come to fight in Brazil, makes no effort to appear friendly to local fans. In fact, the welterweight, who faces Demian Maia No. UFC Sao Paulo this Saturday (28), he harshly criticized the Brazilian fans, especially with the now traditional song “Uh, vai morta”.
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According to Covington, the song shows the attitude of the fans and the Brazilian people in the wrong way and caused them to have a negative image of the country. And it seems that the North American's opinion has not changed since he arrived in São Paulo for the final stretch of preparation for the duel with Demian.
“This place is a hole. I hate Brazil, I hate São Paulo. I want fight night to come soon, so I can win, get my check and go back to the United States. Here the fans want to kill you, they keep shouting “Uh, you’re going to die”. What the f… is this? I don't leave the hotel because people are crazy. The last time I came here, they destroyed the air conditioning in my hotel room and in the arena. I'm lucky that I was prepared to fight in those conditions. You really have to come here to fight”, said Covington, who assured that he only accepted this fight in Brazil, as it is an important fight, which could lead him to seek the belt.
“No one wanted to face Demian Maia. He's the toughest fight in the division. I'm going to get here, finish him off, tell everyone to shut up and go in search of my belt. While Tyron woodley You're on vacation, I'm here putting an end to all the division. On Saturday, I announce my arrival at the top and I will be champion of this category. After I clean it up, I will go for middleweight and even lightweight titles”, he assured, without false modesty.
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