March 19, 2025 5: 00 pm ET
Paul Felder questions the sincerity of Colby Covington’s character.
Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) embraces his heel personality, which has helped increase his popularity significantly from his days as a rising welterweight contender. An avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, Covington pulls no punches when addressing just about anyone on the UFC roster.
However, Felder has noticed a change in his behavior – at least when it comes to his organic linkups. Covington was recently seen greeting former rival Kamaru Usman, and Paddy Pimblett shared his own recent experience with Covington.
“Walked past Colby Covington, he stared at the floor,” Pimblett said on his YouTube channel. “Talks a big game online, sh*ts his undies in person.”
Felder thinks Covington isn’t who he portrays.
“Recently there was also an encounter with Kamaru Usman when Kamaru walked by Colby, and he was just noth