Colby Covington tells Gable Steveson to ditch ‘terrible human being’ Jon Jones; Jones responds

Colby Covington urged Gable Steveson to sever ties with former UFC champion Jon Jones, blaming Jones for Steveson's 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Covington labeled Jones a "terrible human being" whose negative energy derailed the Olympic gold medalist's MMA career.

Jones swiftly responded on social media, dismissing Covington's claims, calling him obsessed, and highlighting his own personal and professional achievements. Covington subsequently fired back, doubling down on personal attacks and suggesting Steveson instead train with Daniel Cormier.