Former UFC interim welterweight champion, Colby Covington, claims that Jon Jones refuses to share the upcoming UFC 295 card in New York.
Throughout his time with the promotion, it’s protected to say that Covington has made some enemies. From his trash discuss and social media retailers, the 35-year-old has taken intention at numerous different fighter, media members, managers and even UFC President, Dana white.
One one who has taken a selected disliking of Covington is reigning UFC heavyweight champion, Jones. the pair had been as soon as roommates at one level throughout their time wrestling at Iowa Central Group School.
Covington has been a vocal critic of Jones and likewise made accusations in regards to the 36-year-old throughout their time in additional training. Covington levied claims that Jones had ‘he (Jones) simply began doing steroids’ and that ‘he’d be throwing individuals via home windows’ when Jones would lose his mood.
Jones would brush these claims of by labelling Covington a ‘ordinary liar’.
Jon Jones allegedly blocks Colby Covington from UFC 295
Covington is slated to tackle Leon Edwards for the 170lb title, however months after the UFC introduced that this was the matchup they had been focusing on – no date has been set.
Speaking to Michael Bisping, Covington claimed that Jones blocked him kind being on the UFC 295 card in New York, one of many few remaining PPV playing cards of the yr that the bout might realistically be on.
“Slightly birdie advised me, Michael [Bisping], that he (Jones) went backstage with the fits and the large canine of the UFC and mentioned, hey, he refuses to share a card with me,” Covington mentioned. “So, they’re gonna give him what he desires. They don’t need to damage their New York present, they usually’re nonetheless hoping he exhibits up. However they want a backup plan. He’s not dependable. I’m the final word firm man.” (H/T MMAFighting)
Covington continued, claiming that he knew issues abut Jones’ that he in all probability wouldn’t need revealed.
“Is Jon Jones going to be keen to share a card together with his former school roommate who is aware of all his soiled secrets and techniques, all of the soiled skeletons in his closet. I guess that he’s going over to the UFC proper now and he’s telling them, ‘Yo, I’m not sharing a card with Colby. I’ll refuse to struggle right here,” Covington mentioned.
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