Colby Covington isn’t one to shrink back from placing an influencer of their place.
Regardless of a string of losses contained in the Octagon, Covington stays one of many UFC’s most polarizing figures. And whereas it’s been a minute since he’s competed on MMA’s greatest stage, that hasn’t stopped him from beating the sh*t out of some loudmouths on social media.
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Covington spent a while sparring with Chrogman, a social media star greatest identified for preventing his followers in random avenue fights. Nevertheless, Chrogman bit off a bit greater than he might chew when he confirmed as much as the UFC PI decided to problem the previous interim welterweight champion.
Covington not solely accepted the provide, however he even agreed to provide Chrogman $30,000 if he might get the higher of him contained in the Octagon.
Evidently, issues didn’t go the streamer’s approach.
Colby Covington commends Chrogman for stepping contained in the cage with him
Covington provided Chrogman a second likelihood on the prize cash if he might final a minute on the mats with him with out getting submitted. That went precisely as you’d count on, with the influencer tapping out not as soon as, however twice.
Nonetheless, Covington was prepared to provide credit score the place credit score was due.
“He’s a vivid younger thoughts and he’s f—– obtained a ton of expertise,” Covington mentioned. “You’re 19 years previous, I’m 37, I’ve been world champion, so I’m double your age. I’ve obtained a lot expertise. The extra expertise he will get, simply prepare smarter, not tougher. That’s crucial key to fight sports activities, and simply have enjoyable with it.
“Thanks for coming and being the person within the area.”