The Trenches Ep. 45 Poll: How do you feel about Colby Covington after last weekend's performance?

How do you feel about Colby Covington after last weekend's performance?


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Sherdog Main Page writers Ant Walker and Jason Burgos want to talk things over and answer your questions on a Live Video Chat series titled "The Trenches," airing WEDNESDAY at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.

We also want your thoughts on a poll posted in this thread, with this week's poll question asking the following:

How do you feel about Colby Covington after last weekend's performance?

Chime in on the conversation by voting in our poll or posting any fight questions you have.

Ant holds over 15 years of martial arts experience, training in multiple styles including Boxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Krav Maga, and also coached amateur MMA fighters. A former Sherdog Radio Network personality and current contributor to Sherdog.com, this self-described "gym rat" seeks to impart his knowledge and discuss all things MMA with his fellow community members.

A journalist by trade, Jason has also co-hosted and produced multiple podcasts (including the "Fight Strength Podcast" with American Top Team trainer Phil Daru) over the years. He has contributed for several publications, and was a Senior Editor for MMASucka.com before landing at Sherdog. Along with his plethora of articles based on his exclusive interviews, Jason frequently covers live events for the site, chronicling the happenings with his growing photographic talents.


The Trenches Episodes:
The Trenches, Episode 44: The Answer to Aging
The Trenches, Episode 43: California Cringe
The Trenches, Episode 42: Whole Foods is Super Necessary
The Trenches, Episode 41: Lineker's Independence Day
The Trenches, Episode 40: Innocent Until Proven Interim
The Trenches, Episode 39: The Episode That Shall Never Be
The Trenches, Episode 38: Cruising to a Co-Promoted Snake Whipping
The Trenches, Episode 37: Just BeClause
The Trenches, Episode 36: Vulgar Display of Chatri
The Trenches, Episode 35: One for the Old Guys
The Trenches, Episode 34: UFC 237 vs. Bellator 221
The Trenches, Episode 33: ONE and Done
The Trenches, Episode 32: UFC vs. Bellator vs. The Avengers
The Trenches, Episode 31: Number One Contender Belts
The Trenches, Episode 30: Fall From Grace
The Trenches, Episode 29: ONE of a Kind Show
The Trenches, Episode 28: Mexican Wrestling Cain
The Trenches, Episode 27: 3 Piece and Soda
The Trenches, Episode 26: Conor McGregor vs. The Phone
The Trenches, Episode 25: BJ Penn's Legacy
The Trenches, Episode 24: UFC 235
The Trenches, Episode 23: The Retirement of GSP
The Trenches, Episode 22: UFC vs. Bellator Doubleheader
The Trenches, Episode 21: Adesanya vs. Silva
The Trenches, Episode 20: The Licensing of Jon Jones
The Trenches, Episode 19: The NSAC Hearings
The Trenches, Episode 18: UFC Brooklyn
The Trenches, Episode 17: Welterweights and Title Shots
The Trenches, Episode 16: Looking Ahead in 2019
The Trenches, Episode 15: The UFC 232 Debacle
The Trenches, Episode 14: UFC returns to Milwaukee
The Trenches, Episode 13: The GOAT Featherweight
The Trenches, Episode 12: Greg Hardy and Rachael Ostovich
The Trenches, Episode 11: Anderson Silva vs. The Next Anderson Silva
The Trenches, Episode 10: Golden Boy MMA
The Trenches, Episode 9: What's next for Conor?
The Trenches, Episode 8: The death of the Flyweight division
The Trenches, Episode 7: Cormier defends against Lewis
The Trenches, Episode 6: The Trade
The Trenches, Episode 5: Eddie Leaves the UFC
The Trenches, Episode 4: UFC 229 Brawl
The Trenches, Episode 3: Leading up to UFC 229
The Trenches, Episode 2: The Rise of Gegard Mousasi
The Trenches, Episode 1: UFC 229 Presser

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Does he, like me, find coleslaw disgusting?
 
I’ve got a few...
We don't take questions from posters that are banned dozens of times and can't seem to take the hint they need to find somewhere else to post.
 
Ant, if you could change one rule in the UFC, which would it be and why?


2nd question option...


Hey Ant, which fighting style or specific techniques do you feel are underutilized in MMA that could make an impact? Much like the front kick that Anderson introduced to Vitor's face, or the recent emergence of calf kicks
 
If you where plastic what sort of plastic would you be?
 
Who is Jon Jones facing in his next title defense?

With the Anderson-Walker booking, the list of potential opponents is growing smaller

Could it possibly be a HW fight?
 
Who is Jon Jones facing in his next title defense?

With the Anderson-Walker booking, the list of potential opponents is growing smaller

Could it possibly be a HW fight?
This is a good question. I'm genuinely curious because we discussed Anderson as a top contender since he's on a bit of a streak, other guys are already scheduled and Jones wants to fight. With DC busy in a month, it's possible Jones will wait till the MSG card to fight him but LHW is really stuck.
 
I should probably have read what the topic was about before I commented.
 
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How did he become a writer?

What advice does he have for aspiring sports writers, looking to cover MMA(along with other sports)?

Who else does he work for?
The last question, he says it every show. In addition to being the Sherdog lead correspondent, he's also script writer for MMA on Point, the wildly popular YT channel that has all sorts of content.
 
If you where plastic what sort of plastic would you be?
Come on, combat sports questions. These are for a writer from the main page, don't be that guy.
 
* Genki Sudo just got elected to Japanese parliament. I am not kidding. Does this mean that World Peace is finally upon us?

* Ticket sales for UFC Newark were the lowest they've ever been in the eight times that the UFC has visited that woebegone city. Despite Colby's stick and media-attention, it doesn't seem to have transformed into viewers/sales. Do you think this lack of being a monetary draw will hinder Colby's rise or is attention and the admiration of the Imperial family alone enough to make him a UFC star?

* Matt Hughes says that he's fine with Colby insulting him over his near-death incident right after beating up his pupil Robbie Lawler. Yet Rashad showboating during a fight is just unacceptable! Ant, Jason from the Bronx, What say you?

* Why is one of the most dominant champions in MMA history struggling in ONE? Is it the ring? The competition? The weight-cutting (he seems to get regularly out-powered) The time-zone? Loss of competitive drive? Tell me, what is the answer! What is the answe!?

PS: Do you agree in my prediction that Kindag will be DJ's easiest fight in the tournament? Considering Team Lakay's forelove for giving up the hooks and their backs while trying to scramble?
 
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* Genki Sudo just got elected to Japanese parliament. I am not kidding. Does this mean that World Peace is finally upon us?

* Ticket sales for UFC Newark were the lowest they've ever been in the eight times that the UFC has visited that woebegone city. Despite Colby's stick and media-attention, it doesn't seem to have transformed into viewers/sales. Do you think this lack of being a monetary draw will hinder Colby's rise or is attention and the admiration of the Imperial family alone enough to make him a UFC star?

* Matt Hughes says that he's fine with Colby insulting him over his near-death incident right after beating up his pupil Robbie Lawler. Yet Rashad showboating during a fight is just unacceptable! Ant, Jason from the Bronx, What say you?

* Why is one of the most dominant champions in MMA history struggling in ONE? Is it the ring? The competition? The weight-cutting (he seems to get regularly out-powered) The time-zone? Loss of competitive drive? Tell me, what is the answer! What is the answe!?

PS: Do you agree in my prediction that Kindag will be DJ's easiest fight in the tournament? Considering Team Lakay's forelove for giving up the hooks and their backs while trying to scramble?
Like always, thank you for good questions. I know at least two of these will make it on the show.
 
How do you think LHW will look at the start of 2020, Bones still champ? I think if Walker can get another impressive finish against Corey Anderson then he will be next for the shot. Does he even stand a chance against Jones though?
 
How do you think LHW will look at the start of 2020, Bones still champ? I think if Walker can get another impressive finish against Corey Anderson then he will be next for the shot. Does he even stand a chance against Jones though?
I can try to use that as a follow-up to the chitoortiz question, that works well. Time permitting, of course.
 
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