Colby Covington’s political ambitions have not found favor with the fans! Covington is fresh off a loss against Leon Edwards at UFC 296. The bout was Covington’s 3rd attempt at the welterweight title and the build-up to the fight was marked with heated exchanges between the pair. ‘Chaos’ even made some questionable comments about Edwards’ deceased father which led to an altercation at a pre-fight press conference.

Despite the trash talk and antics, Covington was unable to secure a victory as Edwards cruised to a unanimous decision win on the night. But according to a recent report, Covington has now claimed that he has his eyes set on a political career after he is done fighting. However, the fans were quick to slam him in the comments with hilarious references to his career and setbacks inside the Octagon!

Fans left laughing at Colby Covington and his political ambitions  

Colby Covington has always been outspoken about his politics in his UFC persona and is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. As such, in a recent interview on the PBD podcast, he revealed that he wishes to transition to a career in politics after he hangs up his gloves.

He stated, “I want to get into Congress, maybe Senate, something like that. Maybe be the governor of Florida. That would be my ultimate dream is to be governor of this state.”

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‘Chaos’ also confessed that even though he lost to Leon Edwards, he knows that he is “more than a fighter”. However, his aspirations haven’t sat well with the fans, who were quick to roast him in the comments for his claims!

Here’s how the community reacted:

Fans took shots at Covington’s recent loss

Guy cant even win in his own profession

Others claimed that Leon Edwards ‘broke’ him 

Leon broke this man into becoming a politician 

Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz’s political career was also referenced by some

Tito Ortiz 2.0

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Some called him out for not being able to beat Kamaru Usman and Edwards by referencing their hometowns 

Bro cant even beat the governor of Nebraska and Birmingham

Fans also claimed that his fighting career is ‘over’ now 

after his fighting career is over….so is his campaign starting next week?

The backlash Covington has been receiving was also pointed out by some

Never seen a fan base turn on a fighter as quickly as Colby’s. Y’all shoulda seen through the act he was putting on. Masvidal really did cause brain damage

While others humorously stated that Florida is the only state where his dreams can come true 

That’s probably the only state he’d have a chance 

In conclusion, the fan reactions to Colby Covington’s political aspirations are marked by a blend of skepticism, mockery, and humor. Critics highlight his perceived shortcomings in his fighting career, with some suggesting that Leon Edwards influenced his shift into politics. Overall, the comments reflect a mix of jest and doubt surrounding Covington’s foray into the political arena.

While fans also took jabs at his performance against Leon Edwards, Covington recently revealed that his loss was a result of an injury he sustained at the beginning of the fight!

Covington reveals he broke his foot at UFC 296  

Colby Covington, known for his outspoken nature, revealed a hidden challenge he faced during his UFC 296 bout against Leon Edwards. While he initially attributed his performance to ring rust, Covington now disclosed a foot injury sustained early in the fight. In the PBD podcast, ‘Chaos’ revealed that, “I broke my foot in like the first 30 seconds of the fight, that people don’t know about yet – the X-rays will start coming out.”

However, fearful that sharing the injury with his corner during the break between rounds would leak to the broadcast and Edwards, Covington kept it quiet. He also claimed that his inability to step on his left foot affected his overall performance leading to his unanimous decision loss.

Covington, however, also confessed that “I never quit.” The foot injury adds a new dimension to the narrative surrounding his performance and invites questions about how it may have impacted the outcome of the fight.

It remains to be seen what lies ahead for Covington as he has now lost 3 title shots against 2 different champions in his UFC career.

Will ‘Chaos’ come back and make another run at the title? Or will he continue towards a career in politics? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

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