” Thank you so much Mr. President. You offered me the dragon energy when you shook my hand on Sunday at your rally,” Covington responded. “It doesnt matter if King Kong was in front of me, I was not going to lose after getting to shake your hand and be at your rally.”
Trump went on to applaud Woodley throughout the phone call, who he called a “strong-looking guy” and a “excellent fighter” before including that it looked like “easy work” for Covington.
Using an autographed “Keep America Great” hat, Covington was discussing his win over Woodley in UFC Fight Nights centerpiece in Las Vegas when he was handed a phone.
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” Oh the POTUS is calling me,” Covington exclaimed.
UFC fighter Colby Covington received an unique call from President Trump during a post-match interview after beating competing Tyron Woodley by way of TKO on Saturday night.
” You are a fantastic fighter, guy. Ill tell you,” the president might be heard saying. “You make it so easy, I do not know how the hell you do it.”
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” Nothing makes me prouder than defending the people who defend America!!!” his tweet read. “THANK YOU to all the brave males and females of police and the military!!! Thank You @realDonaldTrump for all the love and support!! The silent majority is ready to make some sound November 3rd!!”.
” Im proud of you man,” Trump continued, “Im a big fan and Im happy of you. Youre hard, you have the ideal spirit.”
Covington required to Twitter following his victory Saturday night for an unique message of his own.
” You are a terrific fighter, male.” Thank you so much Mr. President. You offered me the dragon energy when you shook my hand on Sunday at your rally,” Covington replied.
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Covington beat Woodley just a minute and 19 seconds into the fifth round through TKO. Woodley later verified he suffered a rib injury which caused the call.
