Covington Ends Political Involvement After UFC Snub

Colby Covington, the former UFC interim welterweight champion, announced this week that he plans to end his involvement in political activities following his exclusion from an upcoming UFC event at the White House. The 38-year-old fighter, known for his vocal support of President Donald Trump, expressed frustration with the promotion's decisions amid a period of inactivity in the Octagon.

The UFC revealed its card for Freedom 250, set for June on the White House lawn, headlined by a lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, along with an interim heavyweight clash between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Several fighters closely aligned with Trump, including Covington and Jorge Masvidal, were not included. Covington, who has referred to Trump as his hero, stated in an interview with Bloody Elbow that the snub contributed to his decision to step back. "I love Trump, he's a great guy, but I'm not really political," Covington said. "In the future, you won't see me campaigning or actively involved in politics. I don't want to be a part of it anymore. It's a dirty game, and loyalty is never rewarded."

Covington's remarks come as he navigates ongoing tensions with the...