Colby Covington Mocks Ben Askren's Health Scare, Sparks Outrage from UFC Welterweight

Colby Covington Mocks Ben Askren's Health Scare, Sparks Outrage from UFC Welterweight

Colby Covington has sparked outrage from the UFC community after mocking Ben Askren's health scare during a recent interview. Askren, a former UFC welterweight, recently made his return to freestyle wrestling after a severe case of pneumonia, which left him fighting for his life in a hospital.

What happened?

Askren's return to combat sports was one of the biggest stories of the year, and many were inspired by his determination and resilience. However, Covington saw fit to mock Askren's health scare, calling him a 'dead guy with rented lungs' in a recent interview.

Why it matters for Colby Covington

Covington's comments have been met with widespread criticism, with many calling him a 'terrible human being'. Askren, who has been open about his struggles with pneumonia, was clearly hurt by Covington's comments, and many in the UFC community have come to his defense.

What comes next?

It remains to be seen how this controversy will affect Covington's career, but one thing is certain: his comments have sparked a heated debate within the UFC community. As for Askren, he continues to compete in freestyle wrestling, and his determination and resilience have inspired many.

In a recent episode of The Ariel Helwani Show, Askren responded to Covington's comments, saying: "I try not to hold grudges, but Colby just rubs me the wrong way because he doesn't say good things about people." Askren also criticized Covington's comments about Belal Muhammad's wife, calling them 'terrible human being stuff'.

Covington's comments have sparked a heated debate within the UFC community, with many calling him a 'terrible human being'. As for Askren, he continues to compete in freestyle wrestling, and his determination and resilience have inspired many.

Colby Covington's recent comments about Ben Askren's health scare have sparked outrage from the UFC community. Askren, a former UFC welterweight, recently made his return to freestyle wrestling after a severe case of pneumonia, which left him fighting for his life in a hospital.