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UFC fighter says: “I’m inspired by Donald Trump…”

According to TMZ.com, sixth-ranked UFC Welterweight Colby Covington was interviewed before his welterweight bout with Joaquin Buckley.

In the interview, Covington expressed his admiration for the soon-to-be 47th President, Donald Trump and he had a word for naysayers who have had choice words about his fighting career.

Covington said, “I’m super excited. I’ve been hearing some of the chatter, people saying that ‘Chaos’ is dead. They have no idea what’s coming Saturday night. I’m going to put on the best performance in my career.”

He continued, “I’m super inspired by Donald Trump taking back the White House and his work ethic.