Colby Covington wants to slap ‘pathetic human being’ Sean Strickland after UFC 296

Colby Covington goes off on several UFC fighters, including Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland and his upcoming opponent, Leon Edwards.

Colby Covington wants to slap ‘pathetic human being’ Sean Strickland after UFC 296

Colby Covington goes off on Sean Strickland, saying he wants to 'slap' him (via YouTube)

Colby Covington, the outspoken and controversial American UFC fighter, has once again sparked an uproar in the build-up to UFC 296 with a series of harsh statements targeted at fellow competitors. These include Australia’s Robert Whittaker and the current welterweight champion, Leon Edwards. However, it is Covington’s unrelenting verbal onslaught on middleweight champion Sean Strickland that captured fans’ interest.

Covington left no stone uncovered in a recent interview. The self-proclaimed “Chaos” also wore a Make America Great Again cap, emphasizing his support for former US President Donald Trump, who he said will attend UFC 296. His remarks on Sean Strickland, on the other hand, provided a particularly caustic flavor to the pre-fight hype. This is what he said:

He’s pretending to be everything he wishes I was. I would love to slap Sean Strickland around. He’s a pathetic excuse of a human being.
Colby Covington via Code Sports
YouTube video

The backdrop for this potential clash involves Strickland’s upset against Israel Adesanya in Sydney, where he dethroned the middleweight champion. Covington, never one to back away from a fight, has stated his desire to step up to middleweight after winning the welterweight belt. He has Strickland directly in his sights.

FS Video

The focus on Colby Covington‘s verbal outburst at Sean Strickland has heightened interest in a prospective fight between these two. Covington and Strickland have skillfully set the stage for what might be a grudge match.

Colby Covington takes a dig at Robert Whittaker and Leon Edwards

Colby Covington, renowned for his fiery personality, did not hold back as he targeted several UFC competitors. Sean Strickland, Robert Whittaker, and his future opponent Leon Edwards were among them. At UFC 296, Covington voiced confidence in becoming the welterweight champion and even hinted at a possible step up to the middleweight division.

Colby Covington goes off on Robert Whittaker and Leon Edwards
Colby Covington goes off on Robert Whittaker and Leon Edwards (via YouTube/ IMDB)

Despite prior discussion about fighting Whittaker, Covington downplayed the notion, claiming that it no longer made sense. He attributed it to Whittaker’s defeat in a contender fight. The American fighter was blunt in his assessment of his present opponent, Leon Edwards, whom he dubbed “Low IQ Leon.”

Covington minimized Edwards’ victory over Kamaru Usman, calling it a “Hail Mary knockout.” He feels Edwards is over-hyped and overconfident, and he plans to bring out the “quitter” in him.

That ship’s sailed. Robert lost the title and got beat in a contender fight, so he’s just not relevant….He [Leon] landed a Hail Mary knockout of Usman after getting dominated for 24 minutes, now he’s over-hyped and overconfident. I’m going to bring out the quitter in Leon.
Colby Covington via Code Sports

Covington also stated that he intends to bring former US President Donald Trump to the fight. His latest remarks reveal a peek of his daring and outspoken nature. This has heightened interest in his forthcoming bout against Leon Edwards at UFC 29.

In case you missed it: