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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim Welterweight champ, Colby Covington, will attempt to snatch the undisputed crown from Leon Edwards in just a couple weeks as the main event of UFC 296, which takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The controversial “Chaos” will have serious support inside the arena with him, as former United States President Donald Trump announced his plans to attend the event and support his longtime friend.
Covington posted a video of Trump’s announcement on his Instagram.
“I just want to say we’re going to be watching Colby,” Trump said. “An incredible career. So it’ll be a great night, and I look forward to it. Traveling out there, we’re going to root you on. You’re going to be fantastic.”
Covington responded, “I’m going to take back that world title, and you’re going to take back the White House. We’re going to Make American Great Again.”
Back in November, Trump was in attendance at UFC 295 in New York City, New York, and the former president certainly managed to make some waves. Between hanging out with UFC CEO Dana White and Kid Rock, there was an … interaction between Trump and Bill Burr’s wife Nia Renee Hill that went viral.
Hopefully, no sponsors have an issue with his attendance.
Insomnia
Deiveson Figueiredo is such a nasty offensive fighter when he’s on his game.
I wonder if Figueiredo still has this demon in him pic.twitter.com/4cNDzS6wET
— Miguel Class (@MigClass) November 30, 2023
Oscar De La Hoya and Ryan Garcia publicly beefing within a few feet of one another is WILD!
Oscar’s reactions while Ryan Garcia went scorched earth on Golden Boy pic.twitter.com/gzwdlAflUc
— Dan Canobbio (@DanCanobbio) November 30, 2023
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) November 30, 2023
I’ve known Joe Solecki since 2009, and he’s been taking backs that entire time … and a handful of years prior!
Wrist control allows Solecki a clear path to sink a hook in and take the back of Deaton during this transition. pic.twitter.com/lrvsPv6xUu
— Feño (@fenoxsky) November 30, 2023
Colby Covington and Lil Pump ending up in the same room … who could’ve predicted this?
Colby Covington giving Lil Pump a body shot pic.twitter.com/gIF1f9hepN
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) November 30, 2023
This reads like guaranteed fireworks and/or amazing grappling exchanges at 185 pounds!
Anthony Hernandez will fight Ikram Aliskerov at #UFC298 on February 17th. (first rep. @DamonMartin) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2024 pic.twitter.com/IeSTnDu2Kx
— Marcel Dorff (@BigMarcel24) December 1, 2023
Another day, another mugshot. Put all these on a shirt, Ian Garry!
The ever growing UFC mugshot collection pic.twitter.com/CXSOJxiUJt
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) December 1, 2023
The ever growing UFC mugshot collection pic.twitter.com/CXSOJxiUJt
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) December 1, 2023
Strangely, this is the Cat Zingano special.
What are they feeding this child? pic.twitter.com/VEDUTSHWiK
— Open Note Grappling (@OpenNoteGrapple) December 1, 2023
Slips, rips, and KO clips
UFC veteran Guido Cannetti’s brother Bruno picked up a quick knockout win.
Wow. Quick and violent work by Bruno Cannetti, knocking out Cesar Arzamendia in just 40 seconds to claim the interim FFC lightweight title. #FFC69 pic.twitter.com/UaKHpsQ5CW
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 1, 2023
An underappreciated boxing scrap:
Reggie Johnson vs Steve Collins, Great battle for the WBA Middleweight Title, 1992 East Rutherford MD12 #Boxing pic.twitter.com/POUFew55zF
— FightOdyssey (@FightOdyssey1) December 1, 2023
When I write that a fighter lets their knee lead the kick, this is what I’m referring to.
Random Land
An impressive work of art with grotesque history.
This is one of the most haunting sculptures ever produced.
It depicts Saint Bartholomew, one of Christ’s twelve apostles, who brought Christianity to India and Armenia in the 1st century.
Like many Christian martyrs, he suffered an excruciating demise; a common account tells… pic.twitter.com/gjy9rpNous
— Culture Critic (@Culture_Crit) November 29, 2023
Midnight Music: New wave, 1986
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.