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Jon Jones fires back at Colby Covington's insults about Gable Steveson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Jon Jones fires back at Colby Covington's insults about Gable Steveson
Summary

Jon Jones responded to Colby Covington's criticisms following UFC 331 on October 7, 2026. Covington mocked Gable Steveson's recent knockout loss and attributed it to Jones's 'negative energy.' In turn, Jones dismissed Covington's remarks, labeling him as obsessed and highlighting his own accomplishments. He shared an image related to Covington's injury from a past fight. The exchange underscores the ongoing rivalry between the two fighters, with both continuing to take jabs at each other on social media.

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  • •Jones responds to Covington's comments on October 7, 2026.
  • •Covington criticized Jones for alleged negative influence on Gable Steveson.
  • •Jones emphasizes his undefeated status and accomplishments.
  • •Jones shares an image of Covington's broken jaw from UFC 245.
  • •The rivalry between Jones and Covington remains a topic of interest in MMA.
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  • 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones responds to Colby Covington's latest insults: 'You’re obsessed with me'
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Jon Jones heard some comments made by Colby Covington after UFC 331 – and Wednesday decided to clap back.

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