Colby Covington, a family identify within the uUFC, confronted an early exit on the extremely anticipated World Sequence 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 Fundamental Occasion drew 1,978 gamers from across the globe. Covington joined a subject teeming with poker professionals and celebrities, however his run was lower 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 Sequence 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 reside event earnings, together with a private greatest money of $48,298. Nonetheless, 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 through the UFC Combat Night time occasion at Amalie Enviornment on December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The WSOP Paradise Tremendous Fundamental Occasion is the crown jewel of the WSOP Paradise Sequence. With a $25,000 buy-in and a $50 million assured prize pool, the event is among 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 through the UFC Combat Night time occasion at Amalie Enviornment on December 14, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
