Rivalries are a staple in combat sports, but some are so intense that they capture fans’ undivided attention. One such rivalry is the heated feud between Colby Covington and Jon Jones. Covington has repeatedly made bold claims about Jones, accusing him of “ducking” Tom Aspinall for a potential fight. Interestingly, this time, his criticism isn’t directed at his former roommate and long-time acquaintance, Jon Jones.
Before UFC 309, Covington predicted that Stipe Miocic would successfully defend his title against Jones. However, the reigning heavyweight champion delivered a dominant performance to retain his belt. Following the fight, ‘Chaos’ wasted no time criticizing Jones, accusing him of avoiding a showdown with the rising interim heavyweight champion.
In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Covington shocked many by praising Miocic while taking shots at Jones, often regarded as the MMA GOAT. He said, “For sure, Jon is scared of him. He’s ducking him. He doesn’t want to fight fuc***g Tom Aspinall. That’s why he’s like, ‘Oh, I’ll vacate the title and fight the number 10 guy.’ He’s fuc***g scared.”
Currently, the highly anticipated Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight is under negotiation, leaving fans eagerly waiting for an official announcement. In the meantime, Jones has addressed Covington’s recent comments in a bold and direct response to the video.
Jon Jones Fires Back at Colby Covington’s Accusations
The growing tension between Jones and Covington has fueled their ongoing rivalry. Despite being former college roommates, Jones has repeatedly dismissed any notion of a close relationship with Covington. ‘Chaos’ has long held animosity toward Jones, recently accusing him of avoiding a fight with Tom Aspinall. He claimed Aspinall had the skills to beat Jones and suggested that Jones avoided him out of fear. In response, Jones took to the comments section to fire back, accusing Covington of jealousy over his success:
“If jealousy was an actual person. This is exactly what it would look like. I haven’t seen Colby in person literally since college; for him to have this much hatred, it could only be one thing. I mean, look at that passion in his eyes. What a sad boy.”
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Overall, Covington’s comments about Jones have sparked a response, but fans are still waiting to hear anything from Covington himself. Both fighters have a strong fan base, and fans enjoy seeing them active both inside and outside the octagon, making this ongoing rivalry even more exciting.
Also Read: Tom Aspinall Remains Unimpressed By Jon Jones’ Performance At UFC 309
