'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
It looks like Colby Covington is in Donald Trump's inner circle. The fighter was recently snapped with the presidential-elect's devout backer Elon Musk, which has sent fans into a frenzy.
Trump recently hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida with Musk and a jam-packed list of celebrities in attendance. Leaked videos from the event show the tech billionaire and the politician dancing jubilantly to YMCA tunes.
Watch Donald Trump and Elon Musk dance below:
Trending
Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more
However, what caught MMA fans' attention was a picture of Covington with Musk at the event. The former UFC interim welterweight champion is one of Trump's favorite fighters. Furthermore, the 36-year-old rarely forgets to pay homage to the Trump during his octagon appearances.
Covington's presence at the star-studded dinner and his picture with Musk have divided social media.
Check out Colby Covington posing with Elon Musk for a picture:
@DaGoaT_100 wrote:
"Dude won't hop off Donald Trump."
@KenStevensson chimed in:
"Two legends together visiting the third."
In a hilarious response, @MMAaboveNews wrote:
"Wonder if Colby was trash-talking Elon."
Check out a few more responses below:
Covington was last seen in a unanimous decision loss against former champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296. While often touted as one of the top fighters at 170 pounds, 'Chaos' is 2-3 in his last five outings.
In his next octagon appearance, Covington will next face surging contender Joaquin Buckley. 'New Mansa' is on a five-fight win streak with his most recent victory coming against Stephen Thompson via KO.
When Colby Covington faulted bias against Donald Trump for his title fight loss
Colby Covington failed in his third bid to claim an undisputed UFC title when he lost a unanimous decision to Leon Edwards at UFC 296. However, despite being outclassed by the Brit for the majority of the fight, 'Chaos' thought he would've won if the judges didn't have a bias against Donald Trump.
The fighter believed the judges ruled against him because of his known association with the politician. During the post-fight press conference at the event, Covington said:
"You know I thought I had the win. I thought I did enough but the judges never favored me. They hate me because I support Trump and everybody hates Trump in this building. It is what it is."
Check out Colby Covington's comments below (6:58):
