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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 14: Colby Covington is seen on stage during the UFC 296 press conference at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Colby Covington continues to speak out against the UFC after they refused to book him on the Freedom 250 card at the White House. Covington was the original UFC Trump booster.
Before it became trendy, “Chaos” was showing up to all his media duties and fights with his red MAGA hat, singing The Donald’s praises to the roof. Despite the years of support, he never seemed to get much love back from Trump, and now he’s being passed over for the White House card. Instead, the UFC wants him to fight the winner of UFC Winnipeg’s Mike Malott vs.
Gilbert Burns fight. That’s in April, leaving Colby twiddling his thumbs until August at the earliest. In a new interview with Kick streamer N3ON, Covington explained that’s how the UFC treats a lot of fighters when they push back against the promotion.
Colby Covington claims the UFC freezes fighters out if they say no, says Arman is dealing with it. 😳 “You’re forced to take what they give you, even if it’s not a good move for your career, or they’ll ice you. ” (Via @N3onOnYT ) pic.
twitter. com/NB5rQrF3Ar — Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 17, 2026 “You have no say,” Covington complained. “Hunter Campbell, who is like the UFC’s lawyer, he kinda just tells you what direction they’re gonna go in and it’s either you take it or leave it.