Conor McGregor responds to claims of mocking Colby Covington's loss

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:15 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Conor McGregor responds to claims of mocking Colby Covington's loss
Summary

Conor McGregor denied laughing at Colby Covington following his submission defeat to Raul Rosas Jr. during a grappling match at Hype FC in Rome on November 3. McGregor clarified that a clip showing him laughing was edited to suggest he was mocking Covington's loss. He expressed respect for all competitors and stated that he enjoyed the event. McGregor took to social media to refute the claims, emphasizing that he does not find humor in the failures of other athletes.

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  • •Covington lost to Rosas Jr. via rear-naked choke in 40 seconds.
  • •The match took place at Hype FC in Rome, Italy.
  • •McGregor claims the laughter clip was misleadingly edited.
  • •He respects athletes regardless of winning or losing.
  • •McGregor attended the event and enjoyed the overall show.
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  • 3:15 AMSherdog — Conor McGregor fires back at claims he laughed at Colby Covington
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Conor McGregor denies laughing at Colby Covington’s submission defeat to Raul Rosas Jr.

— Sherdogby sayannag88@gmail.com (Sayan Nag)
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