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UFC Fighter Colby Covington Criticized for Choking Out Rapper Lil Pump on Live Stream

Sep 22, 2024, 10:18 AM

UFC fighter Colby Covington has come under fire for choking out rapper Lil Pump in a controversial incident. The event, which took place on a live stream, saw Covington ignoring several taps from Lil Pump before putting him to sleep. The footage, posted by Lil Pump to promote his upcoming stream, has sparked significant backlash from fans and the broader community. The incident took approximately 15 seconds, and despite Lil Pump's repeated attempts to signal submission, Covington continued the choke hold. This has led to widespread criticism and concerns over the safety and sportsmanship of such actions. Lil Pump posted unreleased footage of the incident.