Colby Covington walks into UFC fight bizarrely kissing huge Donald Trump bobblehead chain
UFC star Colby Covington’s obsession with Donald Trump reached a new level on Saturday when he walked into his fight bizarrely kissing a bobblehead necklace with the president-elect’s face on it.
Covington wore the gold chain around his neck as he entered Amalie Arena wearing an expensive suit jacket and no undershirt.
Next to his exposed chest, in the center of the chain, was a bust of Trump from the neck up, with the former president wearing a black and gold Make America Great Again hat.
Covington first smiled broadly as he held Trump’s face before leaning in to kiss his forehead.
The longtime Trump supporter and Octagon veteran then returned to smiling and looking admiringly at his chain.
Covington was in the main event of the UFC card in Tampa on Saturday night in a welterweight bout against Joaquin Buckley.
Colby Covington started his UFC fight against Joaquin Buckley kissing a Trump-inspired necklace
Covington has supported Trump for many years, with the newly elected president returning the favor
At UFC 296, Trump sat front row during Covington’s fight against Leon Edwards and gave him final words of encouragement before taking the loss.
Covington was also one of the few MMA fighters to speak out in support of Trump after he was shot in the ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July.
The UFC has taken a liking to Trump, especially since his return to the White House was secured last month. It’s a safe bet in an organization led by Dana White.
Trump attended the UFC card at Madison Square Garden less than two weeks after winning the presidential election.
When he took his seat at ringside, the New York crowd cheered him raucously.
His involvement at UFC 309 reached a fever pitch after Jon Jones retained his heavyweight championship and copied Trump’s signature dance after knocking out Stipe Miocic.