Colby Covington tells Gable Steveson to ditch ‘terrible human being’ Jon Jones; Jones responds
Covington’s surprise plea for wrestler Gable Steveson to ditch Jon Jones ignites a fiery exchange between two UFC stars.
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Jon Jones Claps Back at Former Roommate Colby CovingtonHeavy.com · 5h ago
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The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
- Primary Driver: Covington’s surprise plea for wrestler Gable Steveson to ditch Jon Jones ignites a fiery exchange between two UFC stars.
- Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.
The unexpected advice from a top‑ranked UFC welterweight to a recently‑drafted wrestler sparked immediate attention across the MMA community. Jon Jones responded the same day, calling Covington “obsessed” with him, a comment quoted by MMA Junkie.
Bloody Elbow highlighted the rapid back‑and‑forth, while MMA Fighting noted the dispute remains unresolved, leaving both athletes poised for further statements as the rivalry escalates. MMA Fighting observed that the feud has spilled onto social media, with fans awaiting any further rebuttal from either side.
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The obvious questions
What did Colby Covington tell Gable Steveson about Jon Jones?
He urged Steveson to cut ties with Jones, describing him as a “terrible human being” and a “bad energy demon.”
How did Jon Jones respond to Covington’s comments?
Jones said Covington is “obsessed” with him, a remark reported by MMA Junkie.
Which outlets reported on the exchange?
The story was covered by LowKickMMA.com, MMA Junkie, Bloody Elbow, and MMA Fighting.
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