Colby Covington Criticises Jon Jones Following His Latest Arrest | Social Media Roundup
UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has heavily criticised Jon Jones following his arrest this morning — this and much more on Friday’s social media roundup.
Colby Covington criticises Jon Jones following his latest arrest
Early this morning, the former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested on domestic battery and tampering charges.
This comes just hours after Jones as induced into the UFC Hall Of Fame for his legendary fight against Alexander Gustaffson.
Jones has yet to comment on the situation as expected, but one man who has already given his opinion on what has gone down is the always outspoken and controversial Colby Covington.
Check out what Covington had to say about Jones’ arrest below.
So that’s why @JonnyBones beefed up to heavyweight? Dude is a Scumbag Hall of Famer. First ballot.
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) September 24, 2021
Covington referred to Jones as “a Scumbag Hall of Famer.”
This isn’t the first time in which Covington has thrown shade at Jones throughout the years. Several years ago Covington accused Jones of several extremely bad things when talking about when he used to room with him in their wrestling days.
What are your opinions on what Covington had to say?
Roxanne Modafferi meets Robbie Lawler
Check out this awesome picture of women’s MMA legend Roxanne Modafferi meeting the fighter who inspired her to get into MMA, Robbie Lawler.
I’m SO EXCITED!! I got to tell Robbie Lawler that his old fights inspired me to start fighting, like 18 years ago!! Now here I am going into my 49th fight. Thank you!! @ufc @Ruthless_RL @espnmma #ufc #ufc266 pic.twitter.com/ahU0s765op
— Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) September 24, 2021
UFC finalising a bout between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez
After the fight getting cancelled earlier this year, Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez is now in the works to happen in November.
UFC is finalizing a featherweight bout between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez to headline a UFC Fight Night event on Nov. 13, multiple sources told @bokamotoESPN.
Contracts have not been signed, but the bout is expected to become official shortly. pic.twitter.com/2zL0c1HxU1
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 24, 2021
This will no doubt be an absolute banger of a fight.
Get ready to hear this again…
Get ready to hear Bruce Buffer introducing Nick Diaz again.
Check out this clip of the last time Buffer introduced Diaz.
Bruce Buffer introducing Nick Diaz might be better than the actual fight pic.twitter.com/zt5eH25nP5
— ——————– (@SlawsomeMMA) September 24, 2021
Dana White teases that Leon Edwards vs Jorge Masvidal could be in the works for 2022
One fight which MMA fans desperately want to see happen is the grudge match between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal.
UFC president Dana White has now teased that the bout is in the works for next year.
BREAKING: Jorge Masvidal vs Leon Edwards is happening next, per @danawhite
FULL INTERVIEW COMING SOON pic.twitter.com/MWWiXwJBB6
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) September 23, 2021
Cody Garbrandt speaks about Paddy Pimblett
Check out this funny video of Cody Garbrandt referring to Paddy Pimblett as “a sorcerer” instead of a Scouser.
Cody Garbrandt on Paddy Pimblett pic.twitter.com/Nr3XtfQ5kL
— Borrachinha Depot (@FullContactMTWF) September 21, 2021
Georges St-Pierre gets his UFC Hall of Fame jacket and trophy
Take a look at this video from last night’s UFC Hall of Fame ceremony where UFC welterweight GOAT Georges St-Pierre picked up his Hall of Fame trophy and jacket.
The one and only! GSP gets his Hall of Fame jacket and trophy — #UFCHOF pic.twitter.com/nGS4tgYdC0
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) September 24, 2021
This Jon Jones clip ages very badly
Prior to last night’s UFC Hall of Fame ceremony, Jon Jones promised to do some controversial things to make his potential fight against Francis Ngannou even bigger.
It turns out he wasn’t lying after all..
Why would you be surprised when Jon Jones told you what is his plan pic.twitter.com/KGKr4dCwIG
— Chad (@ChadSonnen) September 24, 2021
Dana White on the Canelo vs Plant scuffle
A few days ago at the Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant press conference, the two boxers were involved in a scuffle where punches were thrown and Plant got a pretty big cut under his right eye.
Listen to what Dana White had to say on the situation below.
Dana White shitting on Showtime and how they handled the Canelo-Plant press conference pic.twitter.com/JlNnwxcw23
— Fuckie Chinster (@Daily_Bruise) September 22, 2021