Colby Covington quickly noticed Jon Jones’ social media attacks following his defeat to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa.
Covington’s attempt to move closer to UFC gold fell short as Joaquin Buckley dominated, winning by TKO. This was after the doctor ruled Covington couldn’t continue due to a severe head injury.
Leading up to UFC Tampa, Covington reignited his feud with UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, with whom he once shared a room at Iowa Central Community College. Despite their friendly history, the relationship has soured.
After Covington’s loss, Jones mocked him on social media, taunting his performance and boasting about his victory in front of Donald Trump last month. Covington wasted no time addressing Jones’ tweet during a recent Twitch livestream.
Colby Covington Slams Jon Jones: ‘He’s a Terrible Person’ After UFC Tampa Loss
“Of course, Jon Jones is talking about me,” Covington said. “He wishes he looked like me—someone who’s beautiful and respected. He has no respect. He lost all respect when he started doing drugs and hitting pregnant women. There’s nothing to respect about Jon. He’s cheated his whole career—on his wife, on his taxes. He’s a terrible person.”
Covington continued when he said;
“Of course, he talks about someone like me, a saint and law-abiding citizen who stands for law and order, the military, and the troops. So f*** Jon Jones, he’s nothing!”
Jon Jones defeated Stipe Miocic in his first heavyweight title defence last month at UFC 309, in front of Covington’s favourite U.S. President, Trump. Afterwards, Jones celebrated by shaking hands with the incoming president and doing his famous dance.
With his defeat to Buckley, Covington has dropped four of his last six fights, including two title defeats to Kamaru Usman. His last victory came against former American Top Team ally Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272.
Jon Jones Eyes 2025 Return as Covington’s UFC Future Remains Uncertain Amid Ongoing Rivalry
Meanwhile, Jon Jones is focused on ongoing negotiations with UFC officials for a potential return in 2025. While confident he will fight again, the heavyweight champion is seeking a restructured contract and a hefty payout to face interim champ Tom Aspinall.
Covington, on the other hand, is running out of options for opponents if he hopes to return to the octagon in 2025. He was briefly linked to a fight with Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303, but talks fell through.
The tension between Covington and Jones continues to simmer, and it is unlikely their rivalry will ever be settled. Expect more animosity to build as both prepare for their UFC returns.
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