Colby Covington continues to be under fire for his words about Brazil following his victory against Demian Maia in Sao Paulo. Covington called Brazil and its fans "a bunch of filthy animals". Since then, Covington has yet to retrack his words even during his supposely "apology" statement days later.
On Wednesday, Covington and Faricio Werdum got into a verbal confrontation in Sydney, which will host UFC Fight Night this Saturday. Covington filmed part of the incident on Instagram Live. Supposely, Covington was punched by Werdum, in which the controversial fighter addresses with angrily at him. Covington can be heard calling Werdum a "f****t" during the video, which will surely get him more heat. Its also said that Werdum threw a boomrang at Covington.
Covington then goes on and says,
“F*ck Brazil,” Covington said. “F*ck Fabricio Werdum, little bitch ass. F*ck Brazil. A bunch of filthy animals. And they wonder why they get talked to like that, because they’re a bunch of animals.”