Colby Covington criticized LeBron James, calling him a 'scumbag,' while also making derogatory remarks about welterweight champ Belal Muhammad and his injury.
Covington's controversial remarks about Belal Muhammad's injury reference the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, drawing criticism for their perceived race-based implications.
Even in discussing his own fighting ambitions, Covington downplayed Shavkat Rakhmonov's capabilities, referring to him as 'all hype' and questioning his experience against elite fighters.
Ultimately, Covington's rhetoric seemed aimed at generating shock and controversy rather than fostering sportsmanship, drawing negative reactions from many in the MMA community.
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