“Whooped ‘Em in the Name of Lebron James”: Fans Tear Down Colby Covington After Welterweight Title Heist Goes Terribly Wrong

UFC star Colby Covington is an outspoken man. His trash talk before fights borders on the line of unacceptable, and overall, he is an extremely loud person. However, his most recent feud is with a star athlete from outside the world of UFC. For a long time now, Covington has been in a one-sided rivalry with LeBron James. His attacks on the King started after videos surfaced of James remaining seated while the American National Anthem played.

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The Internet is abuzz with reactions, each response the same resounding sentiment—Colby’s loss was a victory for LeBron James. One fan humorously tweeted, “In the name of LeBron James, whooped ’em”. They clearly expressed the prevailing mood among fans cheering on James in this tweet.

After going on an attacking tirade aimed at James, fans were waiting in anticipation for Covington to slip up, and he did. His UFC 296 Welterweight title bout with Leon Edwards resulted in a loss, and fans of the King could not have been happier.

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Here are some more fan reactions:

To add to the drama, fans used former NBA player Draymond Green’s brawl as a comparison. The two incidents occurred right in front of LeBron James-apparently Covington had been trying to score points off him. Not lost, the fans understood the imagery well. One social media user commented, “Draymond Green losing a fight in front of Lebron James after glazing him for months.”

Injecting some humor into the situation, one fan shot back at Colby Covington by pointing out that even LeBron James won a championship by saying, “even LeBron James won a championship in the T-Mobile arena before you.”

Amid all the noise, some fans simply couldn’t resist adopting a more direct approach in their criticism. One user warned Covington, “Yo Colby, might should focus worry about fighting instead of being so hyper-focused on The King, LeBron James. And you a clown and will forever be one.”

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In response, the fans have become an integral part of this rivalry. They express their opinions and deftly break down every turn in this saga with humor. The match between these two colossi spreads beyond the octagon and basketball court, capturing fans ‘attention around the world.