mo4ch:> Colby Covington 'truly inspired' by Trump support following dominant UFC Newark victory | Mo4ch News

Controversial UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington said that the support of members of the United States' first family inspired him to a whitewash win against former champion Robbie Lawler at Saturday's UFC Newark event.Covington received a presidential endorsement of sorts in the hours before his clash as Donald Trump tweeted his support of former interim champion. But in the end, such was his dominance on the night it seemed that neither a Trump tweet, nor the presence of the US president's eldest sons in the front row, had any real impact on the evening's proceedings.Also on rt.com'Fight hard tonight Colby': Donald Trump issues good luck tweet to UFC star CovingtonCovington totally dominated his main event bout with Lawler from start to finish, using his relentless wrestling and prodigious cardio to wear down the former world champion in the opening two rounds.Then Covington showcased his evolving striking as he comprehensively outstruck the noted knoc…