Colby Covington Opens up | PBD Podcast | Ep. 343

Dec 22, 2023

Colby Covington, a formidable figure in the UFC and former Interim Welterweight Champion, shares his raw insights on fighting and fame. He discusses breaking his foot during a crucial fight against Leon Edwards and the fallout from his controversial political views. Covington dives into the impact of social media censorship and his call-outs to prominent athletes like LeBron James and Travis Kelce. He reveals his motivations for a rematch with Edwards and shares his aspirations beyond the octagon, offering a glimpse into the demanding life of a professional fighter.

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Broken Foot

Colby Covington discusses breaking his foot during his fight against Leon Edwards.
He claims the injury occurred in the first 30 seconds and impacted his mobility.

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Edwards' Style

Patrick Bet-David asks about Leon Edwards' fighting style.
Covington describes Edwards as a well-rounded but not exceptional fighter.

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Trump and Marketing

Adam Sosnick asks if Covington's support for Donald Trump cost him the fight.
Covington believes he won and that Edwards lacks charisma and marketing skills.

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Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana are joined by UFC Fighter Colby Covington! Colby Covington is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is a former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion. As of December 19, 2023, he is #5 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Follow Colby on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NBHmNu Follow Colby on X: https://bit.ly/3tuFm2T Bet with Colby on MyBookie.ag: https://bit.ly/3TyROt9 00:56 - Introduction 2:46 - Colby discusses breaking his foot at UFC 296 during his loss to Leon Edwards 8:20 - Why Leon Edwards doesn't sell tickets to UFC events 9:30 - How Colby's support of Donald Trump caused him to lose to Leon Edwards 11:24 - Colby addresses the controversial comments he made about Leon Edwards father 20:47 - Colby's response to Michael Chandler, Paddy Pimblett, Dana White and Sean Strickland's criticism of his loss to Leon Edwards 24:14 - The moment Colby realised he was part of the MAGA crowd 29:50 - How Colby's support of Donald Trump got him shadow banned on Instagram 33:28 - Colby calls out LeBron James sitting during the National Anthem 40:47 - Colby calls out Travis Kelce as "the biggest piece of shit ever." 58:22 - Why Colby wants a rematch against Leon Edwards following his loss at UFC 296 1:00:17 - Colby's plans for life after the UFC 1:09:42 - Vivek Ramaswamy tells Van Jones to "shut the fuck up" 1:21:31 - What led to the rift between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal 1:26:13 - Colby discusses who his closest allies are 1:36:24 - Has anyone backstabbed Colby? Protect yourself against Central Bank control with - American Hartford Gold: https://bit.ly/3QzMjHd Purchase Patrick's new book "Choose Your Enemies Wisely": https://bit.ly/41bTtGD Connect one-on-one with the right expert to get the answers you need with Minnect: https://bit.ly/3MC9IXE Get best-in-class business advice with Bet-David Consulting: https://bit.ly/40oUafz Visit VT.com for the latest news and insights from the world of politics, business and entertainment: https://bit.ly/472R3Mz Visit Valuetainment University for the best courses online for entrepreneurs: https://bit.ly/47gKVA0 Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! SUBSCRIBE TO: @VALUETAINMENT @vtsoscast @ValuetainmentComedy @bizdocpodcast @theunusualsuspectspodcast Want to be clear on your next 5 business moves? https://bit.ly/3Qzrj3m Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Q9rSQL Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms https://bit.ly/3sFAW4N Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.