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They had a good run of scamming innocent Americans - Colby Covington joins Kanye West and Candace Owens in discrediting the BLM movement

L-R: Kanye West, Colby Covington, Candace Owens, & Ray J [Photo credit: @ColbyCovMMA on Twitter] UFC welterweight star has found some like-minded companions in and Candace Owens. Covington took to Twitter to promote Owens' new documentary on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement. The film, titled The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM, goes into how the mainstream media allegedly sensationalized the death of Floyd to justify the riots that ensued. On Twitter, the former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger posted a photo of himself with Owens and West with the caption: "Paying my last respects to #BLM They had a good run of scamming innocent Americans, but [Candace Owens] just buried them 12 feet deep with her new documentary The Greatest Lie Ever Sold!!! Check it out now on DailyWire+" Check out Colby Covington's post below: Paying my last respects to ?. They had a good run of scamming innocent Americans, but just buried them 12 feet deep with her new documentary The Greatest Lie Ever Sold!!! Check it out now on DailyWire+ !! ? EverSoldPaying my last respects to ?. They had a good run of scamming innocent Americans, but just buried them 12 feet deep with her new documentary The Greatest Lie Ever Sold!!! Check it out now on DailyWire+ !! ? EverSold The photo was taken during the premiere of the anti-BLM documentary. Covington, of course, gained popularity and notoriety for his ardent support of former U.S. president Donald Trump and his conservative views. Owens, meanwhile, is a former Trump critic who eventually became known for her pro-Trump activism as an African-American woman. West, on the other hand, made his first public appearance since getting involved in various scandals, including his antisemitic comments and wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words "White Lives Matter."

What s next for Colby Covington

Despite making headlines for his political views, Colby Covington has been quiet in terms of his UFC career. 'Chaos' last saw action against in the main event of UFC 272, which saw him dominate his rival en route to a unanimous decision win. Reports from ESPN MMA suggested that Covington was inactive because he's the alleged victim in a criminal battery case involving Masvidal. For context, 'Gamebred' reportedly attacked 'Chaos' in a Miami restaurant about two weeks after their fight. Covington sustained injuries during the infamous ambush. Jorge Masvidal is being accused of attacking his UFC rival Colby Covington and causing him to suffer a brain injury, according to court documents obtained by @MarcRaimondi.

The alleged attack occurred March 21 in Miami Beach.Jorge Masvidal is being accused of attacking his UFC rival Colby Covington and causing him to suffer a brain injury, according to court documents obtained by @MarcRaimondi.The alleged attack occurred March 21 in Miami Beach. Nonetheless, there are two likely scenarios for Covington's UFC return. He could face Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title, assuming 'Rocky' beats Kamaru Usman in their upcoming trilogy bout. Rising star Khamzat Chimaev is also a possible route for Covington's return. 'Borz' last saw action against Kevin Holland in the co-main event of UFC 279. For now, though, it's still uncertain when Covington intends to make a comeback. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found