Hulk Hogan Joins Colby Covington’s Walkout at UFC Tampa Event

Hulk Hogan traded the wrestling ring for the octagon last night, making a surprise appearance at UFC Tampa as part of Colby Covington’s entourage.

The WWE Hall of Famer lent his star power to Covington’s main event fight against Joaquin Buckley, walking out alongside the fighter while Covington entered to Hogan’s legendary WWE theme, “Real American.”

The iconic pairing certainly added drama to the night, but even the spirit of Hulkamania couldn’t secure a win for Covington. Despite his show-stopping entrance, Covington was stopped by Buckley in the third round via TKO, with doctors stepping in to declare he was unfit to continue.

Hogan and Covington’s partnership comes as no surprise given their shared admiration for President-Elect Donald Trump. Covington doubled down on his loyalty by rocking a pendant shaped like Trump’s head during his arrival. This isn’t the first time the fighter has made headlines for his political ties—he’s been vocal about his support for Trump in the past, even dedicating previous wins to the former president.

As for Hogan, this UFC appearance only adds to his ever-expanding list of endeavors outside the wrestling world. Recently, he hinted at a potential role in the Trump administration as a fitness advocate, showing the Hulkster still knows how to keep himself in the spotlight.

Hogan’s UFC cameo also underscores the growing relationship between WWE and UFC, now united under TKO Group Holdings. The partnership has already seen WWE stars crossing over into UFC events and vice versa, further blurring the lines between sports entertainment and MMA.

While fans at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event might have been disappointed to miss Hogan’s presence, his UFC moment shows the wrestling icon isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Whether it’s cheering on Covington or dropping hints about political ambitions, Hogan remains a larger-than-life figure wherever he goes.

What’s your take on Hulk Hogan joining Colby Covington’s walkout at UFC Tampa? Should he have appeared at WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event instead? Drop your thoughts and feedback in the comments below!