The outspoken UFC welterweight Colby Covington recently made waves by revealing a direct message on Instagram that she claims she received from Hollywood actress Megan Fox. The incident unfolded in a live stream where Covington discussed the message and allowed the host to read it out loud to viewers.
UFC Fighter claims DM from Megan Fox
According to Colby Covington, Megan Fox reached out after one of his fights and expressed his praise for his infamous “bad guy” persona in the UFC.
In the message, Megan Fox said, “I’m rooting for you tonight. You’ve been my favorite UFC bad guy since Chale Sonnen. It’s probably hard to keep that character constant when you’re a naturally sensitive and sweet person. You’re so funny and talented!
Most fans on social media have called the message clearly false. The timing of the DM draws more attention in a report on Fox’s off relationship with musician’s machine gun Kelly.
Check out this post on InstagramMegan Fox’s interest in the UFC is well documented. She is regularly present at major UFC events, including UFC 229, UFC 260, UFC 261, and UFC 264, describing herself as a lifelong fan of the sport. Fox has previously spoken about her knowledge of fighter jets and her enthusiasm for attending live UFC events.
Once ranked as a top contender, he lost four of his final six fights, including his recent defeat to Leon Edwards and Joaquin Buckley. His most recent match ended with a loss of TKO as the doctor stopped from an amputation above the eye. Colby Covington hasn’t won a fight since 2022.