Colby Covington is not exactly known as a finisher in the Octagon, but he was able to secure a submission during a recent sparring session caught on video.
Unfortunately for him, it was not on a fellow fighter but on rapper Lil Pump. And Covington is under heavy criticism for his behavior in the midst of the rear-naked choke submission he applied.
Covington locked in the submission, to which Lil Pump tapped out multiple times. But the former interim UFC welterweight champion elected to not let go, instead holding on to the choke even after Lil Pump tapped multiple times. Covington kept the move on until the rapper was rendered unconscious.
Since the incident was posted to social media, many have criticized Covington for his acts. Some have called for him to be demoted in jiu-jitsu belt ranking, while others say his behavior should get him thrown out of the sport.
Colby Covington Sparks Controversy By Choking Rapper Lip Pump Unconscious
This is not the first time that a fighter has sparked controversy for the events of a sparring session. Earlier this year, a particularly violent exchange broke out involving Sean Strickland and streamer Sneako.
Covington has not been seen in action since his unsuccessful challenge of the UFC welterweight championship against Leon Edwards at UFC 296.
