WATCH: “You are the man!” WWE legend Ric Flair sends ECSTATIC private video for Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296

Ric Flair voices support for Colby Covington in a private video, elevating the excitement for UFC 296. Covington prepares for a pivotal welterweight title bout.

WATCH: “You are the man!” WWE legend Ric Flair sends ECSTATIC private video for Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296

Colby Covington receives support from Ric Flair (Image via: YouTube/UFC)

Colby Covington will have the third crack at the welterweight title against Leon Edwards. Edwards is coming off consecutive victories over Kamaru Usman. It was Usman who foiled Covington’s first two attempts at welterweight glory. Covington will count on the support of Donald Trump, who will attend the event cage-side. Now, he received the endorsement of Ric Flair.

Nina Marie Daniele recently interviewed Colby Covington. During the interview, Daniele showed a private video of Ric Flair. This is what Ric Flair said in the video to Covington:

Good luck Saturday night. You the man. This you are the man whoo..whoo...whoo.
Ric Flair to Colby Covington
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Covington was ecstatic after watching the video. Ric Flair is one of the most popular WWE fighters that the UFC fighters model their person. Recently, Covington admitted to styling and profiling after Flair, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr. Michael Chandler is also a close friend of Flair. Chandler’s speech after his victory on his UFC debut drew comparison to Flair.

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Covington is now the subject of even more hate than before after the UFC 296 press conference. He referenced Leon Edwards’ deceased father offensively. This angered Edwards and many other fighters in the UFC. Nevertheless, it has made the fight interesting for the fans to watch. Covington also targeted Stephen Thompson and his father, Ray Thompson, calling them p*dophiles. Moreover, he even targeted Ian Garry, who did not attend the event.

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Colby Covington explains why he hates misogynist remarks of Sean Strickland

Colby Covington and Sean Strickland, two of the most prominent outspoken fighters in the UFC, have ruffled many feathers with their comments. However, the two do not like each other. Covington and Strickland referenced each other negatively in their respective press conferences.

Sean Strickland don't like Colby Covington, a friend of Ric Flair
Sean Strickland and Colby Covington (via Imago/ YouTube)

Covington is a close friend of Candace Owens, the renowned political commentator. Sean Strickland recently commented on women remaining in the kitchen, which did not sit well with Covington. He went off at Strickland, citing the example of a successful woman like Owens. In the interview with Nina Marie Daniele, Covington explained why he does not like Strickland’s offensive remarks. This is what he said.

I just get really offended when people talk about women, you know, labeling them as certain types. You know, I think women are beautiful creatures, and you know, they make the world go around.
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Covington, the self-proclaimed supervillain of the UFC, will have to back up his words in the fight against Leon Edwards. It is mainly due to his offensive remarks at the press conference. Nevertheless, the incident brought many more eyes to the fight.

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