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Colby Covington made his way to UFC 286 in London, and he didn’t seem too happy to be there.
On Friday, Covington stunned the MMA world when it was revealed that he was the backup fighter for the UFC 286 title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.
Colby Covington weighed in as the backup fighter this AM. Everyone kept this one very much under wraps. Old school surprise. Fun stuff. Would seem to suggest he’s next, as well. pic.twitter.com/1culfiRdDg
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 17, 2023
Colby attended UFC 286 on Saturday, sat cage side and got huge cheers from UK crowd.
Here to cause CHAOS 👀@ColbyCovMMA in the house 🔥#UFC286 | BT Sport Box Office pic.twitter.com/IYu6E8YGL5
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) March 18, 2023
Before taking his seat, Colby spoke to the media and said he hated his trip to the UK because the women, food, and weather sucks.
Colby Covington on his visit to England for #UFC286
"I can't say this has been a welcome place. The food sucks, the weather sucks, the girls definitely suck but I mean, I do come from Miami, I'm the king of Miami.. It hasn't been an enjoyable trip"https://t.co/SpQpiNZwm0 pic.twitter.com/jLTActMTmq
— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) March 18, 2023