Former UFC interim lightweight champion Colby Covington accepted a challenge from a TikTok influencer and hilariously defeated the young star.
Covington agreed to face Kaz Sawyer, a 23-year-old content creator with 9 million followers on TikTok. Followersand has nearly 2 million more followers. Instagram.
“Today we’re sparring!” Covington yelled at the start of the video. The two laid out the rules: the UFC star couldn’t throw punches and could only attempt defense, while the influencer was allowed to punch, kick and attempt tackles.
“People who come here thinking they’re tough end up being that way.”
“I think I’m making him tap out,” Sawyer joked before the sparring began.
Sawyer began by saying he was “pretty nervous” entering the cage, but his confidence grew once he realized Covington wasn’t allowed to fight back.
Showing the clear difference between a trained fighter and the average person, the influencer barely landed a blow on the evasive Covington. Sparring sessionEven if it’s a slanted rule.
After exhaustion, Sawyer stated he was “exhausted,” at which point Covington decided he didn’t want to play by the rules anymore.
“Now it’s my turn,” the 170-pound fighter said.
“That’s against the rules!” Sawyer yelled as Covington began to prepare to throw a punch.
Covington toyed with Sawyer with body punches and eventually caught the young creator.
“Colby! Stop it!” the influencer yelled.
“He’s going to the hospital for a bit,” Covington joked. Blaming the influencers On the mat.
What makes this video even more shocking is that Covington never took his hat off during the entire sparring session.
“This is what happens to virgins around here!” Covington yelled as Sawyer was sarcastically wheeled away in a wheelchair. “We take you to the hospital, we take your lunch money, we shove you in a locker and we beat you up as hard as we can,” the fighter continued. “Anyone who comes around here and thinks they’re good, this is what happens to them.”
UFC fighters have increasingly accepted challenges from online commentators and influencers in recent years, something that would have been unthinkable for previous generations of fighters. Whether it’s to expand their online reach or simply to demonstrate their level of talent compared to the general public, fighters have appeared on many social media feeds.
It was at least the second time Covington has sparred with Influenza. Toyed with He debuted a YouTuber named Lofe in late 2023, but didn’t take too kindly to the young star, who has previously trained in martial arts.
Similarly, former UFC champion Sean Strickland has accepted the challenge, but before stepping into the cage, Strickland has made it clear he will not go easy on his opponents. This includes a challenge from commentator Sneeko in February 2024, which Strickland will likely accept. Had a concussion To another young internet celebrity.
Joe Rogan Reacted He made negative comments about the video, saying it “doesn’t look good” for a fighter.
“He punched that guy. I don’t know why he would want to do that,” Logan continued. “It’s not fair,” he added.
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