God and country! Colby Covington reveals laughable layoff excuse, offers return timeline

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Three-time UFC title challenger, Colby Covington — who remains to be ranked No. 6 on the earth at 170-pounds, by the best way — hasn’t fought a lot currently. His final look was nearly a yr in the past, a lackluster displaying towards Leon Edwards in December 2023. Extra to the purpose, his solely victory since 2021 got here reverse fading rival Jorge Masvidal, which places some strain on Covington to return to motion.

A LOT of fighters have known as out Covington within the final yr. Most notably, UFC has reportedly tried to e-book “Chaos” reverse Ian Garry on a couple of event, together with the upcoming UFC Tampa card. As an alternative, “The Future” will face Joaquin Buckley in the principle occasion, whereas Covington continues to languish on the sidelines with out a combat booked.

Within the interview above with Submission Radio, Covington addresses his absence and defined why he’s been busy away with the cage. In line with Covington — who additionally says he was with Donald Trump on the evening of the election — his precedence hasn’t been combating. As an alternative, it’s been supporting the Trump marketing campaign.

“An important motive why, every thing I do is for God and nation. That’s extra necessary than my very own egocentric agenda to go win UFC fights and be a world champion within the UFC. That doesn’t matter if we don’t have a rustic to stay in. So, an important factor that’s been in my life the final eight, 9 months is the marketing campaign path, being a bit tiny a part of the Trump marketing campaign. Making an attempt to assist get him elected any manner doable. I used to be touring with the marketing campaign rather a lot. I used to be clearly nonetheless getting wholesome from my damaged foot, however in the beginning is God and nation.”

Since Trump gained the election (with a bit assist from Joe Rogan and the Nelk Boys), Covington is now free to renew his profession as a UFC fighter. In line with “Chaos,” he’ll be again earlier than later.

“… Now I can resume enterprise. I’m excited man, me and [UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell] have sat down and talked a few couple completely different choices. I’m excited to get again in there, first quarter subsequent yr, 100% I’m coming again to the UFC Octagon to unleash chaos.”

It’s quite a lot of devotion to the Commander-in-chief, however sadly, it’s nonetheless not sufficient to be Trump’s favourite UFC fighter.

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