The back and forth between Colby Covington and Paul Felder continues.
Covington, known for his polarizing "heel" persona and vocal support of Donald Trump, has significantly boosted his notoriety within the UFC by openly antagonizing fellow fighters. However, Felder has observed a recent shift in Covington's behavior.
He noted a more amicable demeanor in his organic interactions, evidenced by Covington's cordial greeting to former rival Kamaru Usman and Paddy Pimblett's account of a surprisingly positive encounter. Felder thinks Covington isn’t who he portrays.
For Covington, he thinks Felder is a "bum" and a punching bag for the UFC.
The guy's an absolute bum,” Covington stated on Submission Radio. “He's never done anything in the sport. He has no reason to talk shit, especially when he's never been in a main event in his life. The guy's a bum. He's gotten beaten up by everybody. He's literally been a punching bag in the UFC and he's a self-loathing drunk asshole.
Covington's most recent fight occurred at a UFC Fight Night in Tampa, Florida, last December, where he faced Joaquin Buckley. The bout ended in the third round when the ringside physician stopped the fight due to a significant cut over Covington's eye, awarding Buckley a TKO victory.