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UFC athletes weren’t too happy with her putting the pee I’m Black Eyed Peas, and their reaction is captured below by our magical elves who work in restaurants and editing studios. UFC FIGHTERS REACT TO FERGIE SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM. The UFC, which Covington has fought for 13 times since 2014, does not play the national anthem before its events and has made only one exception – UFC 33, which took place 17 days after the Sept.
Brandon ‘Taz’ Niederauer is the best guitarist you probably hadn’t heard of prior to Sunday’s AFC Championship game. The 18-year-old was invited to play ‘the Star-Spangled Banner’ before the Bills and the Chiefs took the field for a chance to play in Super Bowl LV and did what he always does— shred.
The Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll six-string virtuoso is a long-time prodigy in the music world and had played with Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga and Buddy Guy all before turning 15. He earned the nickname ‘Taz’ because his fast play and quick fingers reminded his guitar teacher of the Tazmanian Devil during his first-ever lesson.
Niederauer’s career is still young, but he continues to shred. Most recently, prior to the shutdown of Broadway, he starred in ‘School of Rock the Musical’ in New York City and was featured in Spike Lee’s Netflix series ‘She’s Gotta Have It.’ This is not the first time he performed the anthem, having gone viral for his performance in 2016.
He has since been invited to play before a handful of sporting events around the country.
His performances are often compared to that of Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
While working in a variety of different areas, Niederauer continues to record his own music and tour nationally with his axe.
To get a better sense of his full body of work, this Jam In The Van set will catch you up to speed on the talent that he is. The dude can really play.
Colby Covington isn’t fond of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban’s recent decision to remove the national anthem from playing before the team’s home games.
In a tweet Wednesday, the former UFC welterweight title challenger Covington (16-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) ripped Cuban, as well as the NBA for allowing the change. Covington also criticized the league’s social justice initiative from the 2019-2020 season that allowed players to have social justice messages and phrases spelled out on the backs of their jerseys.
“Can’t play The National Anthem and can’t say FREE Hong Kong, but you could customize the back of your official @dallasmavs jersey ALL summer long to say: ‘KillCops.’” Covington wrote. “@markcuban and the @NBA are absolute trash.”
Cuban, who’s owned the Dallas NBA franchise since 2000, made the call prior to the season’s start. The Mavericks have not played the anthem during their 12 home games this regular season. However, the change became publicly known Monday after the team hosted its first game of the season with limited fans in attendance.
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The anthem will remain absent from Mavericks games for at least the remainder of this season, if not longer, Cuban confirmed Tuesday to USA TODAY Sports.
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Can’t play The National Anthem and can’t say FREE Hong Kong, but you could customize the back of your official @DallasMavs jersey ALL summer long to say: “KillCops.” @MarkCuban and the @NBA are absolute trash. https://t.co/rgwb3EjDtz
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) February 10, 2021
Wednesday’s tweet is not the first time Covington has criticized the NBA. In August 2020, Covington ripped the league’s decision to postpone games as players protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Covington, 32, has been a vocal supporter of police and the U.S. military, making frequent visits to stations and bases.
A former interim UFC welterweight champion, Covington has not shied away from the political spotlight during his ascent up the UFC ranks. He was a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump during his four years in office and frequented campaign events. Covington also became the first UFC fighter to bring a title belt to the White House.
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Photos: Colby Covington through the years
