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Oct 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) runs to second base after hitting a double to start the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game four of the 2021 ALCS at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) runs to second base after hitting a double to start the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game four of the 2021 ALCS at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
The lockout in Major League Baseball has been annoying for most baseball players. But definitely not for Carlos Correa and his Astros teammates. Even two weeks before the spring training, the star-free agent has no idea for which team he will play baseball next season.
And instead of thinking about his next destination, Correa was enjoying the night with his Astros teammates, Lance McCullers and Alex Bregman. The three of them were spotted watching the UFC 271 fight at Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday night.
Carlos Correa and his Astros teammates at UFC 271
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Oct 15, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is congratulated by shortstop Carlos Correa (1) after hitting a game tying two run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in game one of the 2021 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Well, Correa’s love for the UFC is nothing new for baseball fans. He and McCullers even host their own podcast where they discuss the UFC fights. And on Saturday night, Correa along with Lance McCullers and his other Astros teammate Alex Bregman were in the house at Toyota Center to watch the UFC 271.
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There is also a video going viral on the internet, in which Correa is sharing his experience of watching the UFC fights. He said that UFC is his favorite sport besides baseball.
Carlos Correa stopped by press row between fights in the main event to say hello. He loves #UFC, and he’s having a blast at #UFC271. Moreover, @TeamCJCorrea has granted many selfies to his fans. #Astros pic.twitter.com/hJPVOiLTwQ
— Our Esquina (@OurEsquina) February 13, 2022
“I love this place, man, my favorite besides baseball. I watch every fight… I’m very excited to be here once again. It feels great to be here and the energy here is so mad,” said Carlos Correa.
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The Astros pitcher Lance McCullers himself posted a selfie of three of them watching the match together. Apart from playing for the Houston Astros together, Correa, McCullers, and Bergman have something else in common too. They all have hired Scott Boras as their agent to represent in MLB.
With the boys of Htown @ufc #UFC271 pic.twitter.com/VjlMBcGgpa
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@lmccullers43) February 13, 2022
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Notably, in the last month, Correa had hired the superagent Boras to represent him and get the best possible deal for him. However, because of the work stoppage in MLB, Correa and other free agents are not in the position to negotiate with any team.
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