Article Synopsis as Told by Matthew McConaughey
Colby Covington has big plans for Donald Trump if he has his hand raised this weekend. The former interim welterweight champion will bid to claim the undisputed title at the third time of asking on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 296 in Las Vegas.
Trump in Attendance
Former President Donald Trump will be in attendance at UFC 296, cheering on Colby Covington in his welterweight clash with Leon Edwards. Covington plans to have Trump wrap the belt around his waist.
Colby Covington's Dream
Standing between Covington and his dream of winning UFC gold will be Brit champ Leon Edwards, who has won 11 of his last 12 octagon outings.
Full Support from President Trump
The proud American will have the full and unwavering support of President Trump, who will be octagon-side on fight night as he was for UFC 295 last month.
Trump to Wrap the Belt
Covington plans to have Trump put the belt around his waist instead of Dana White after ending Edwards' reign as 170lbs king. Covington said, "I'm gonna politely and respectfully ask Dana to step aside and let my favourite person and human alive right now, 45, Mr Donald Trump put that belt around my waist."
Trump as the True Champion
Covington wants Trump to experience the feeling of having UFC gold wrapped around his waist as well. He said, "And then I'm gonna put that belt right back around Donald's waist. Because he is the champion of our people. He is America's true champion and he's the greatest President of all time in America."
Edwards as the B-Side
Covington believes the unwavering support from the Trump family is a testament to his star power, something he believes Edwards lacks. He said, "He's the B-side next weekend, he's not the A-side. If he was the A-side, he would be bringing out the Royal Family, he'd be bringing out Mary f***ing Poppins, he'd be bringing out Paddington Bear. But nobody wants to come and watch Leon because nobody cares about Leon. I'm bringing out the most famous person alive on Planet Earth, I'm bringing out Donald Trump front row. I can't wait to put on a show and put the belt around Donald Trump's waist next weekend."
Future Plans
Despite having already failed twice at winning UFC gold, Covington is already looking to the future and his first outing as the new king of the welterweights. He plans to have his first title defense in England in a rematch against Edwards. Covington said, "Those fans in the UK are the most electrifying I've ever seen in this sport's history. So I'm gonna do the UK fans a favor. And I'm gonna come and defend this title in the UK after I beat Leon next weekend, December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Nevada."
Colby Covington Challenges Leon Edwards
Colby Covington challenges Leon Edwards for the welterweight title at UFC 296.
