Colby Covington Disappointed with Judges’ Decision after UFC 296 Fight
Colby Covington, the former interim UFC welterweight champion, has expressed his disappointment in the judges’ decision following his recent bout against Leon Edwards at UFC 296. Covington, known for his outspoken nature, believed that he had won rounds three, four, and five and accused the judges of bias against him due to his support for former President Donald Trump.
According to overall statistics provided by the UFC, Covington had more total strikes than Edwards. However, Edwards managed to land more significant strikes throughout the fight. Despite this, Covington strongly believed that his performance was deserving of a victory and questioned the judges’ impartiality.
To the disappointment of Covington, the judges unanimously scored the fight in favor of Edwards, giving him the first four rounds while Covington managed to secure the fifth round. This decision left Covington feeling frustrated and questioning the consistency of judging in the sport.
Comparisons were drawn between Covington’s performance against Edwards and his previous fight against Jorge Masvidal, where he displayed an impressive show of striking. Against Edwards, Covington’s performance was deemed less remarkable. However, Covington attributed this tentative approach to his recent layoff from competing and rated his performance a modest 5 out of 10.
Nevertheless, Covington remains optimistic for his future prospects and has already set his sights on his next opponent, Stephen Thompson. Covington expressed criticism towards Thompson for speaking negatively about him in the media. Eager to settle their differences in the octagon, Covington expressed his desire for a match against Thompson.
As Covington continues to make waves in the UFC welterweight division, fans eagerly await his next bout and the prospect of a clash between Covington and Thompson. With his relentless drive and determination, Covington aims to prove his worth and solidify his position as one of the division’s top contenders.
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