Despite Colby Covington’s loss at UFC Tampa, Hulk Hogan’s words of encouragement stand strong.
Colby Covington’s ‘bad guy’ persona was in full swing heading into his fight with Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa, but things took a turn when the action began. Covington, who walked into the octagon accompanied by none other than WWE legend Hulk Hogan, was hoping to add another win to his record. However, things didn’t go as planned.
Covington suffered a nasty gash to his right eye early in the fight, after an attempted takedown went wrong. Blood began to pour from the cut, obstructing his vision. Despite several attempts to stop the bleeding, the injury continued to hinder ‘Chaos,’ eventually leading the doctor to step in and halt the fight. The loss left Covington frustrated, but he wasn’t giving up just yet.
Hulk Hogan Supports Colby Covington After Tough Loss
In a post-fight interview, Colby Covington claimed, “I was just getting warmed up in the fight. I think it was tied 1-1 and I was starting to wear on him.” clearly convinced that he had the upper hand before the stoppage. Hogan, who had supported Covington by walking him out for the fight, also shared his thoughts, offering some encouraging words: “Well fought brother.”
Well fought brother @ColbyCovMMA https://t.co/VFTLcQqgQA
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) December 18, 2024
Though it wasn’t the outcome Covington was hoping for, having the iconic Hulk Hogan in his corner speaks volumes. The 71-year-old WWE legend’s support didn’t stop with just a walkout. Before the fight, Hogan shared some advice with Covington, offering him a dose of veteran wisdom.
“Here’s the deal, I brought one of these [shirts] for you if you wanna cut it off and get it right. It’ll be crazy if you tear that sucker off, bro, but then you gotta do the ear [pose]. I’ll wave the flag, you do the gimmick, man…Wind it up and hit [the pose].”
La légende du catch Hulk Hogan est venu donner du soutien à Colby Covington avant son combat à l’#UFCTampa pic.twitter.com/ovcdGtmpzB
— UFC France (@UFCFRA) December 15, 2024
Now, after a two-fight losing streak, Covington’s path forward may be uncertain. With a 1-3 record in his last four fights, his future in the sport might be in question. Yet, having someone like Hogan in his corner could be just what he needs to get back on track. What’s your take on Hogan’s unwavering support for ‘Chaos’? Will it be enough to help Covington turn things around in his career?