[FULL] Colby Covington on keeping title, White House visit | Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show | ESPN

Colby Covington speaks to Ariel Helwani about the surgery that is keeping him from fighting Tyron Woodley at UFC 228 in September. Covington calls Darren Till, who is taking his place, the “catchweight king” and that their fight is a No. 1 contender bout to face him. Covington discusses his visit to the White House and meeting President Donald Trump. Covington also describes what it was like to be backstage at WWE Monday Night Raw with Ronda Rousey.
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[@lolandlol5659]

Can’t believe I’m watching the King Of Brazil doing an interview with a reporter. What a generous man giving his time to talk to connect with the people

[@Swaze742]

Lol And lol fuck outta here Bozo. He doesn't run shit.

[@dondraper4438]

Colby bless

[@paleo704]

Great comment

[@mrbleach3501]

Swaze Don't talk about the king like that Nerd #NERDBASH2018

[@Counter-Intuitive]

I can't believe this guy gave the president of United States of America a booboo belt that could potentially be stripped. How Hilarious, Ironic and Embarrassing

[@KevinGarcia-fp9ek]

Colby becoming my favorite fighter 😂😂 dudes a badass

[@terrylunsford4180]

Colby is making Ariel, KZbin, and definitely ESPN Great Again. 🇺🇸

[@djordjlu]

15:50 advice from Donald Trump hahhahaha And then 'YES HE DID' with a smile on his face. Lol what a legend

[@flimflam2219]

Thank god you put that stamp in there man, I love going back to that clip lol

[@jmill3956]

He called Darren Till "the catch weight king " 😂😂😭

[@sonofsammydavis2751]

You gotta give it to Colby, hes comes thru with what he says. Respect

[@cpefca817]

Apart from fighting woodley

[@sonofsammydavis2751]

Cpefc A he did accept the fight.

[@ulitmateroryor1188]

Cpefc A I blame Tyron. He knew Colby needed time off, but he demanded a fight. Now, he fighting Till instead. I think he did it on purpose to make people believe Colby ducking.

[@xxanonymousbeastxx5566]

Ulitmate Roryor Are you serious? Lol

[@ulitmateroryor1188]

XxAnonymousBeastxX Hell yeah, Colby said before the Till vs Tyron fight was signed he would be ready in November. If Tyron really wanted him, he would have waited 2 months.

[@rejachemno]

Colby Covington making ESPN great again.

[@dondraper4438]

*Starts Building Wall*

[@footiefanz]

You'll be on a boat soon too, "Schlansky". Careful what you fish for....

[@dondraper4438]

Jordan says something positive and fuku responds with a threat. Stay salty soy boy

[@footiefanz]

Salt is needed for life. It's essential. Too little and you'll die. Too much and you'll believe the shit that comes out of famous people's mouths without doing a second's fact-checking. Do you believe Trump is running your country? (Not the smarter guys in the White House?) Do you believe the economy is great? (Engineers working zero-hour contracts at burger joints). Do you believe Colby Covington is really a tough guy rather than just playing the heel to get the legion of dumb wwe/UFC fans to pump his claim for a title shot? (Really, just beaten Damien Maya and was given a title shot. That was it!) Salt = It's science!

[@kingsamoanOG]

GET BACK TO TASTING CONANS SALTY NUTS!!!!!!

[@katiesmashes878]

As much as I wanna dislike Colby, I can’t. He is happy. And he is killing it right now. How happy is this dude with his ridiculous signed MAGA hat? I like how Ariel is trying to keep him on script, with the fake news thing. I am no fan of Trump, nor wrestle 1st style fighters. But his cardio is for real, and he does make me smile every time I see him interviewed. You win Colby, i guess I’m a fan girl 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@poppypizza]

He has a new awesome angle, because Trump is such a hot topic with everyone and he is exploiting it. He's smart! And he just seems like a good old confident oregon boy!

[@TheFionah34]

Amazing. you made a trunk load of words with no meaning :)

[@ashrafkader1126]

@@TheFionah34 shut up you virgin loser nerd

[@robertmusson7307]

He’s still smashing it!!

[@quizzicallithium612]

People like him and Perry have grown on me. It’s always beneficial to have these personalities in MMA. The only character who I have not and will not warm up too is Schaub.

[@joshuarichardson727]

Spike DeVito agreed. All them hits in the head turned him gay apparently.

[@happydays6649]

Spike DeVito Life is about balance. We need every character in a story

[@educatedscum5306]

Spike DeVito Schaub just rubs me the wrong fucking way man

[@dabslug]

fuck man! I'm even started to like Woodley. these guys are learning lol

[@stephen_crumley]

Spike DeVito Except Perry is real, he doesn't have someone writing material for him. Perry deserves more respect than that

[@clorgbanethedestroyer9317]

What an honor it must be for this mere mortal to be in the presence of greatness that is the king of Brazil, Colby Chaos Covington.

[@rejachemno]

The first punch will be thrown in the fifth round.

[@fygascod]

Hahahahaha

[@jaherra2567]

Jordan Schlansky lmao that was a good one

[@iknowilookdumbwhenisaythis5593]

lol did he say that? ufckig hilarious

[@dj_hotwater1006]

OMG 😂😂🤣🤣. If you came up with that one... you win.

[@josuecamarillo3011]

Lol

[@donaldkephart9009]

Tell them Colby

[@delequint]

Colby is a quality troll

[@chrischan2555]

Doughboy vs Soyboy?

[@jacobwalls452]

Can Usman at 30% handle Colby at 80%?

[@jacobwalls452]

ghasan23 Usman is a bitch

[@balxavae8035]

ghasan23 usman is a wannabe tough guy. He knows they wont fight outside or else theyll be fired so he keeps talking. Usman is ranked way way way below colby so shut the fuck up .

[@Luka-xu6lk]

balxa vae way way way below? Usman is 5th and Colby is 2nd contender

[@balxavae8035]

MMA filthy casual colby the second best i think. If you hold the interim belt means you are the 2nd best after the champ. Till got the title shot because colby was out.

[@frankenbran85]

Usman gonna get fucked up colby already gets him so emotional.

[@damianjohn5995]

Missed him

[@colbycovingtonthegoat3777]

Covington’s Troll level is on God Status right now. Hilarious seeing all these snowflakes complaining y’all take life to seriously

[@christianjmerasty2658]

Dax Brown 😂😂😂😂😂 true

[@TheJeffum]

lol soiboi confirmed

[@dondraper4438]

Swaze out here crying in the comments. Colby "Chaos" Covington out there shaking hands with the President Of The Free World.

[@redyayhole1644]

Dax Brown It's unfortunate that he stutters and has nothing to say when a real trash talker like Bisbing confronts him and shows him how it's done 💪😂💪

[@allgasnobreaks3937]

He's a clown he can't even say Trump's name right without fucking up 😂😂what a squidlbillie character straight from cartoon Network 😂

[@chriswhitey1978]

Colby plays a great heel. He needs to double down on It. Love or Hate him- just imagine if he beat Woodley- LMFAO

[@robash2191]

Colby beating Woodley will result in Tyron claiming the UFC is racist again, especially since it's likely that if Colby wins it will be by decision. Tyron will claim the fans all the way up to Dana are racist. It will get soooo bad, it wouldn't even be entertaining anymore.

[@skullcrackers187]

Yeah, he might have done it to. Going to miss his opportunity now. Till is going to be tough to beat

[@GTheoryTV]

He's not...but if he did....my God! I hate Colby tho. He's just Chael 2.0

[@johnsprystaff9605]

He just did an interview with a signed “Make America Great Again” hat after meeting Trump. How does he double down as a heel? Perhaps an all inclusive vacation in North Korea with president Putin.

[@jaherra2567]

Chris WhiteY If Colby survives round one with the same pace he had against RDA he might have a good chance beating Woodley.

[@thetruth7608]

Colby's trash talk on woodley is hilarious.

[@elontusk9898]

Colby Covington for president 2044.

[@jacksonallen3945]

Smh 🤦‍♂️

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Colby for president, make it happen uncle bobby dana!!! lol

[@foorankoo9274]

Why? Because he's gay?

[@footiefanz]

Venezuela will be looking for a new one soon. Can apply!

[@jpw6984]

definitely

[@robash2191]

if colby wins and becomes champion, its the perfect time to bring back Nick Diaz.

[@lordroyaltee]

Rob Ash hell naw. Leave him right where he's at!

[@Maloney-ho6fb]

That would be EPIC!!

[@bratmojmojbrat7727]

He cracks me up even more than Conor such a troll. :)

[@delwynwright7877]

Makes me smile evertime

[@tomjones639]

Colby’s such a gentleman. He was nice enough to place Maia and RDA in one of the nicest retirement homes in the country. They get to play bingo every Wednesday night and reminisce about the good old days.

[@najahbrah]

This interview did it. I'm now a fan. #nerdbash2018

[@mdsuperman6208]

man i just became a bigger fan of colby, love this dude. he has charisma.

[@kingofbrazilcolbychaoscovi4574]

#NerdBash2018

[@armchairhero3948]

I see Colby, i click on the damn video #NerdTears2018

[@stonecold316339]

King Of Brazil Colby Chaos Covington: Dude u really got a page dedicated to Colby? Lmfao I know your single. I bet you made this account once Colby went all WWE. Does Colby have any real fans that liked him since the beginning?

[@zenmasta1260]

I actually think Colby will beat Tyron mainly because Tyron has been out of fighting for quite a while and Colby showed just how good his cardio/pressure game is. It's probably a good idea for Woodley to fight Till first.

[@benpietrzykowski9216]

Good call brother

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Best moment 4:50, colby is a funny dude.

[@thestealth8847]

Knowing chael sonnen, its obvious colby taking tips from him on what to say. This maybe acting but man, its entertaining lol

[@Funkyphresh]

Colby's troll level is on a thousand right now and I effing love it haha

[@nenaddabic7994]

“Yes, he did” hahahhahahhaha

[@peaceandlove6548]

“Darrell Doughboy” 😂😂😂

[@stonecold316339]

Tyron has far more finishes than Colby yet WWE fans want to say Colby is more exciting 😂😂😂

[@robash2191]

Look, Tyron will murk Colby, but Tyron is waaaaaaay more boring to watch. Look at Colby's last fight, and look at Tyron's and tell me which one is more action packed? Plus, (even tho he's growing on me with his respect for Till) Tyron's statements regarding racism in the UFC were nonsensical and sounded like he was actively trying to be a victim to get some form of reparations from the UFC.

[@SleeplessSpecter]

Hi T1000 Never watched a single WWE match. Colby is more exciting.

[@mtvta1981]

Hi T1000 what is your definition of exciting?

[@Charmander009]

Rob Ash what about Tyron ko of Robbie and koshceck , when has Colby ever ko’d anyone . He just pressures them and win decision

[@remember-readabookknowyour4814]

Rob Ash dude u have issues😰😰😰😩😩

[@loveforthe90s]

That belt rub tho

[@Zack-hi2kx]

"Chaos is unpredictable I don't know where I'll be next"- the goat

[@jobigdaddy]

I actually laughed at Catchweight King

[@loveforthe90s]

1:48 😫😫🤣🤣 when it’s all said and done, everyone will love this guy. He’s a good guy, playing bad. But shhh 🤫

[@GTheoryTV]

loveforthe90s he'll be in WWE. He definitely set himself up for life after UFC

[@dondraper4438]

Love Colby, a young American guy who made the most of his opportunities. Congratulations to the Covingtons.

[@chelseaaugustus1109]

You ought to love Colby.

[@sunhaokwon6423]

#Soyboydiet

[@tyleradkins6016]

Colby Covington is great...”He told me to keep melting those fake news CNN soy boys” lol

[@johnsprystaff9605]

Keep going Colby. I hope he keeps winning and growing his platform to keep the crazy trolling going.

[@daebak7370]

this dude knows the formula of securing the bag.. taking conors schtick and mixing it with a little bit of wwe promo well done

[@goatstature8263]

"I dont know what your talkin about ariel I fought for the real championship belt vs Ralfy dopesnochos" lmao

[@Razear]

S o i b o i diet. hahahahaha I love this guy.

[@timm285]

I love Colby. He’s so funny

[@smithjones1906]

Somewhat surprised ESPN allowed a Trump supporter on their platform, that's mighty big of them. Great interview.

[@user-wk8ix1vj2e]

A great fighter meets a great president. Beautiful to see.

[@dlp2600]

Hahaha!! Colby cracks me up definitely has confidence and bringing attention to MMA & UFC. I like his chances against either Woodley or Till. This guy i believe is in Woodley head now.

[@Anvil35]

Can see Colby fighting the winner of Till Woodley

[@sciencevmma1402]

Anvil00Horror __ 😂😂 He's hardly gonna fight against anyone else

[@billrocha4584]

I never liked this guy before but now seeing him rock that hat you got to love him and he is pretty funny after all 😂

[@dondraper4438]

Got to respect the man, out here showing fellow American athletes and our President the respect they deserve.

[@user-ug6mh1qo6x]

Rafael Dos Nachos

[@nzajflynn]

I absolutely love this guy.. making the ufc great again.

[@AlejandroElJefe]

A couple months ago the entire MMA community was calling this man things like fake, cringe, or a joke. Now he’s flipped at least 50% of those people into fans. Hate on Colby all you want but the guy is providing us with endless entertainment

[@champtunes]

I like Colby now

[@aldirdiri]

Hilarious AF, I am a fan now 😂

[@My-thaiOrg]

Better promo than lots of WWE guys + he's living kayfabe.

[@prime804]

Ariel I know it's late but congrats on ESPN.

[@jijniet1736]

Love him , hate him , love to hate him or hate to love him COLBY COVINGTON MAKES WELTER WEIGHT GREAT AGAIN

[@casualfan3358]

To be fair they asked him for a very quick turn around .. It seems like they just needed a title fight to carry that ppv

[@edwardmendez4822]

coby = Ferguson thinking that is the real belt lol

[@VICIOUS209]

Interim belt is not the "real" belt but Colby taking his interim belt to the White House is impressive no matter what people think of him

[@aduarte8057]

Covington is one badass vato!!!! Love him or hate him he don't give a fuck and backs his shit up! You got to respect a person like that. Keep it up big dawg!

[@julioelchavez2889]

Colby knows till ain’t making weight so he gets to keep his belt. Colby is a horrible match up for either guy, woodley will be gassed in 1 round trying to stop Colby’s takedowns and pressure.

[@ashleegrant48]

Julio El Chavez you got to be trolling Woodley has superior wrestling more power Colby has zero chance hence why he's hanging on to that paperweight. This is his five minutes of fame good for him but let's not pretend he had a chance against Woodley good thing for him is now the whole world wants to see him get knocked out.

[@eldio2124]

Julio El Chavez you’re dumb if you think Colby is a bad matchup for Woodley. That would be Woodley’s best matchup. You’re a confirmed casual

[@uniontown1]

colby a ducking scared punk

[@julioelchavez2889]

Keita and Fabinho Apologist woodley did NOTHING to jake shields lol and jake beat him

[@julioelchavez2889]

ashleegrant48 how does he have superior wrestling? Rory out wrestled him easily and woodley gasses in fights so his cardio is bad

[@conor-_C]

Goes from meeting president to being on this show what a week for him

[@handello]

This guy is hilarious

[@Lakeshow_boss]

Colby couldn’t fight Woodley...and he still trolling 😂 hell at least he has the same energy

[@krishmo846]

Colby Chaos "C'you Baby" ( 16:57 ) Covington!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pattonmaclean4777]

Colby Covington is about as fun as a hummer from grandma.

[@eljefe114]

Love it

[@Robertlillyblad94]

God damn his smile is just hilarious

[@Know-Bueno]

How do you “demolish” someone in 5 rounds?

[@hiji6303]

Michael Bueno insane cardio and pressure

[@jijniet1736]

Michael Bueno pornstar cardio and keep pressure on your opponent ??? You never had a fight in your life, right ??

[@javierbustos7670]

Same thing I thought too .. demolishing for 5 rounds jus doesn't sound right

[@colbychaos9998]

Michael Bueno He took RDAs soul that night. Dos Anjos was a broken man

[@zakman9209]

you must really be a dumb person, imagine you. get beat up and. pressured non stop for 25 minutes, don't. you think you'll be demolished in the end

[@markshoemaker2560]

I like his smile also.

[@jackstrada5263]

Colby is so right on!

[@91fuxx]

Colby’s gonna get a Stockton slap when nate sees him 👋🏾

[@bobobububu]

I like Colby more and more as time passes. I'm not sure if he is less cringe, or if I just got used it, but it is way more fun now.

[@georgebametejnr6722]

Colby is awesome :-) true American

[@terrylunsford4180]

My favorite fighter by far

[@kumeilbandali]

'He greatest living man in the world' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SupremeLeader187]

Rock on Colby !!! Make America great again ... !! You are real bro !!!

[@Superman-yj1cj]

Lol this dude wearing a suite sitting in a. Closet lmao

[@trumpisking507]

I like this guy

[@zbs28]

"No one can beat me in the octagon, Ariel …, except for that one guy that beat me in the octagon."

[@Miguel-yc7qp]

Colby vs Connor, the trashtalk will be 10000 times better than the fight.

[@morganbighia1742]

8:30 my new favorite fighter.

[@ryanmcemery354]

Why is he dressed like Forrest Gump?

[@julianwhitee]

Doughboy,catchweight King hahaha he is getting better

[@undisputedretail]

THIS GUY IS A CLASS ACT INDIVIDUAL

[@mrbleach3501]

The king is back!

[@stevofoo]

Hate Colby at the beginning, but now, really hope his is doing well, clean fighter, great entertainer. We all watch for entertainment and learn some skills.

[@jcheeks36]

This sound like a wwe promo

[@eddyb6731]

Lol Tyquil....Lol

[@rhhas]

I missed this guy

[@Zeusgodofthunder]

Colby’s septum got deviated from all that Miami white ❄️ haha

[@erickthomas8911]

Dos nachos lmfao

[@Amzyy]

Cody Garbrandt to TJ: I fucked u up in practice. Cody gets KTFO... Colby to Woodley: I broke you in the gym. Colby will get his face rearranged. 😂☝️

[@jordanmair5107]

lol the recovery time for those surgers are like 10 days each.. if Covington is smart he'll stay in fighting form and be ready when/if Till misses weight

[@nickkendrick1011]

The views on these videos are horrible. He used to get 20-30k views on mmafighting. Now 983 views 😂😂😂

[@solidi.n.c8518]

Nick Kendrick I jab noticed this as well the fans from mmafighting hav stayed at mmafighting and not come across with Ariel, not yet anyway time will tell

[@jijniet1736]

Nick Kendrick i see 11k ?? Dumb dumb 😂😂😂

[@shawnr7730]

Over 15k now NERD!!!

[@jijniet1736]

Nick Kendrick 17 k now you virgin nerd

[@nachkommevongraf4734]

Check again, less than 24 hours later😂

[@milehighac2738]

I gained respect for Colby after this video.

[@honestmenace2761]

What was that at 4min&50secs ariel....? "Arhhhhhhhemmmmggghaaa" I think he came in his pants.....go colby, you're a stud.