“Sh*t in front of POTUS” – Colby Covington BRUTALLY trolled for losing in front of Donald Trump after massive hype

Colby Covington loses a unanimous decision against Leon Edwards. The reigning champion dominated the fight from start to finish.

“Sh*t in front of POTUS” – Colby Covington BRUTALLY trolled for losing in front of Donald Trump after massive hype

Colby Covington gets brutally trolled for talking so much hype with disappointing results in the octagon (via X)

The UFC 296 fight between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington featured exceptional athleticism and talent inside the octagon. However, it also took a different path with the participation of former President Donald Trump. The fight concluded with Edwards winning unanimously, defending his UFC welterweight championship.

The scorecards indicated a dominant performance by Edwards as the final bell rang, with judges scoring the bout 49-46 in his favor across the board. Leon Edwards’ second successful defense of the welterweight championship extended his amazing undefeated record to 13 fights, confirming his status as one of the division’s top contenders.

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The buildup to the fight featured heated verbal exchanges and personal assaults. This reached a climax during the pre-fight news conference. Covington escalated the trash talk by bringing up Leon Edwards‘ late father, who was murdered when he was 13 years old. The tension grew to the point that a physical brawl nearly happened during the press conference. This set the atmosphere for a highly emotional fight.

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The merging of political leaders and athletics shaped the UFC 296 main event. It not only offered high-level athletic combat but also generated a memorable cultural moment.

MMA enthusiasts react to Colby Covington’s loss to Leon Edwards after all the trash talk

As the sounds of the final bell at UFC 296 resonated through the T-Mobile Arena, the virtual social media arena erupted with passionate emotions from MMA fans. The main event between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington promised fireworks. However, the aftermath disappointed many fans, who vented their displeasure on social media. Leon won the fight via a UD.

Fellow athletes and fight fans react to Colby Covington's loss against Leon Edwards  UFC 296
Fellow athletes and fight fans react to Colby Covington’s loss against Leon Edwards (via MMA Fighting) 

The common sentiment among fans and athletes alike was disgust and displeasure at Covingtin’s performance. They accused him of just talking all the trash and then having no skill to back it up. Some fight fans felt that he disappointed former US President Donald Trump who had come to back him up. Here are some reactions from athletes as well as fight fans:

The conversation wandered into retirement rumors and thoughts on the influence of Colby Covington’s character. The varied reactions highlighted the passionate and diverse character of MMA fandom. UFC 296 has left an unforgettable impact on the hearts and minds of fight fans, for better or for worse.

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