Colby Covington drags Daniel Cormier into ugly Jon Jones feud

Colby Covington has once again targeted Jon Jones, escalating their bitter rivalry by involving Daniel Cormier. Covington, known for his outspoken nature and past challenges to Jones, directed insults towards the current heavyweight kingpin, also bringing Cormier into the fray. Cormier, a former light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion himself, has a storied history with Jones, marked by intense competition and personal animosity. This latest verbal volley from Covington suggests the feud between him and Jones remains far from over, even with Jones now competing in a different weight class.

The animosity between Covington and Jones dates back years, fuelled by a combination of professional rivalry and personal dislike. Both are former teammates at the renowned Jackson Wink MMA Academy, and their relationship reportedly soured significantly during their time there. Covington, who has competed primarily at welterweight, has often called out Jones, despite the significant size difference and their divergent career paths in recent years. Jones, meanwhile, has largely focused on his heavyweight title pursuits, facing and defeating Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant belt.

This public spat, involving Cormier, adds another layer to the already complex dynamic. Cormier and Jones had one of the most heated rivalries in UFC history, fighting twice with Jones winning both bouts. By drawing Cormier into his dispute with Jones, Covington may be attempting to leverage the existing tension between the two former champions. It also serves as a reminder of Covington's persistent presence in the headlines, even when not actively competing, and his knack for generating controversy. For fans, it’s another chapter in the ongoing drama surrounding two of the UFC's most polarising figures.

Fans will be watching to see if either Jones or Cormier respond directly to Covington's latest comments, and whether this spat impacts Jones's upcoming title defences or Covington's own fighting future.