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SAO PAULO – Colby Covington’s latest Brazilian outing ended with some intense boos and flying objects. But that might not be all that Covington is getting after Saturday’s post-fight antics.
After taking a unanimous decision over Demian Maia (25-8 MMA, 19-8 UFC) in front of Maia’s home fans in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Covington (13-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) reiterated his unfavorable view of the “dump” that is Brazil – complete with calling its residents “filthy animals.” The crowd present at Ibirapuera Gymnasium wasn’t exactly pleased and, as it turns out, the promotion wasn’t either.
Oh, Colby Covington … you had to have known this is what the reaction would be at #UFC-Sao Paulo. https://t.co/PI6Ggf0tuG pic.twitter.com/iOUh8GEx6o
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) October 29, 2017
Speaking to reporters during a post-fight press conference, UFC Senior Vice President David Shaw said that, while it can’t really support fans throwing things at their athletes, the promotion is taking the welterweight’s comments “very seriously.”
“It’s already being reviewed by our Code of Conduct Committee,” Shaw said after UFC Fight Night 119. “And it’s something we’re not very happy about.”
Shaw said he can’t yet tell the exact type of punishment that might incur from Covington’s comments, but that they will be reviewed “over the weekend.” The exec also said, mentioning Brunson’s mostly positive dealings with the local crowd, that the situation was “relatively new territory” for them.
“We’ve got to go back and look at it,” Shaw said. “It’s just not something we’re proud of. Our investment and our support of Brazilian fans, Brazilian athletes and the Brazilian market is steadfast and will continue. And I think in our opinion it’s just something that is uncalled for and inappropriate.”
To hear from Shaw, check out the video above.
And for complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 119, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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