Colby Covington advises Gable Steveson to leave Jon Jones after UFC 331
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Colby Covington urged Gable Steveson to change training camps following his knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. Steveson, who was a heavy favorite, fell in just 12 seconds, marking a significant upset in UFC history. Covington criticized Steveson for abandoning his wrestling skills and suggested that his association with Jon Jones is detrimental. He described Jones as a negative influence, advising Steveson to seek a new camp and refocus on his wrestling roots.
- •Gable Steveson lost to Sean Sharaf in 12 seconds at UFC 331.
- •Colby Covington called for Steveson to change training camps after the defeat.
- •Covington cited Steveson's reliance on striking instead of wrestling as concerning.
- •He labeled Jon Jones as a bad influence on Steveson's career.
- •The fight took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Colby Covington urges Steveson to cut ties with 'piece of sh*t' Jones after UFC 331
"Colby Covington wants Gable Steveson to change camps after UFC 331.
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