Colby Covington, a family title within the uUFC, confronted an early exit on the extremely anticipated World Collection of Poker Paradise occasion. The UFC athlete is understood for his outspoken persona, is simply coming off a TKO loss in his final bout, and continues the streak with a poker washout.
Colby Covington Knocked Out
The WSOP Paradise Tremendous Primary Occasion drew 1,978 gamers from across the globe. Covington joined a discipline teeming with poker execs and celebrities, however his run was reduce brief earlier than Day 2, leaving him outdoors the 207-player threshold wanted to safe a minimal $50,000 money prize.
Colby Covington has been knocked-out of the #wsopSUPERmainEVENT #wsopPARADISE pic.twitter.com/42uSj5ncun
— WSOP – World Collection of Poker (@WSOP) December 16, 2024
This newest setback follows a string of challenges for Colby Covington, who just lately misplaced a UFC title struggle to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023. Then he misplaced to Joaquin Buckley in Tampa this previous week. In poker, Covington has displayed flashes of potential, with $237,058 in stay event earnings, together with a private finest money of $48,298. Nevertheless, his efficiency at WSOP Paradise leaves a lot to be desired.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 14: (L-R) Joaquin Buckley punches Colby Covington in a welterweight struggle in the course of the UFC Struggle Evening occasion at Amalie Enviornment on December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The WSOP Paradise Tremendous Primary Occasion is the crown jewel of the WSOP Paradise Collection. With a $25,000 buy-in and a $50 million assured prize pool, the event is without doubt one of the most prestigious within the poker calendar. The WSOP occasion is a multi-day poker pageant, has drawn consideration for its high-stakes competitors and tropical setting. For Covington, the journey to success, whether or not within the Octagon or on the poker desk, stays an uphill battle.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 14: (L-R) Joaquin Buckley taunts Colby Covington in a welterweight struggle in the course of the UFC Struggle Evening occasion at Amalie Enviornment on December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
