“He Will Never Be a Champion”: Colby Covington’s Accusations on Jon Jones Refusing to Share UFC 295 Card With Him Doesn’t Sit Right With the Fans

Ahead of UFC 295 headlined by Jon Jones’ title defense against Stipe Miocic, Colby Covington came out with certain allegations. On a talk with Michael Bisping, Covington claimed that Jon Jones orchestrated talks that would affect the welterweight’s stake in the main card event. Although there have been tensions between the two fighters for a while, this new revelation adds some more depth to the feud.

The cause for ‘Bones’s alleged involvement in refusing to share a card with ‘Chaos’ isn’t yet fully understood. However, fans have come up with various theories as to why the refusal might have happened. Ranging from accusations of wanting to not share his PPV numbers with ‘Chaos’ to Colby’s apparent enmity with ‘Bones’, fans left no stone unturned. However, to gain some insight into the issue, we need to take a look at the history of their relation to each other and what information Colby has divulged so far.

Jon Jones and Colby Covington at the center of UFC 295

Jon Jones is set to headline the event as he defends his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic on November 11th. Meanwhile, Colby Covington looks to snatch the Welterweight Championship belt from Leon Edwards. Although ‘Chaos’ wants to book his fight for the same card, ‘Bones’ seems to have taken a stance. According to his interview with Michael Bisping on his YouTube channel, ‘Chaos’ chalks up his predicament to Jones’ apprehension of sharing a stage with Colby. The duo previously shared rooms in college before becoming contemporaries in the UFC. Colby says that his knowledge of Jones’ secrets from his past deterred ‘Bones’ from sharing his card.

Citing his knowledge of these “dirty skeletons” as the primary reason, ‘Chaos’ also went after Jones’ character, calling him unpredictable. Covington also clarified his position on the allegations in the interview. He said that he fully believes that Jones has spent time actively making sure he doesn’t share the card. Covington pitched himself as “the ultimate professional” and said his reliability is why he finds himself this position. Under MMAJunkie’s Instagram post that shared the news, however, fans had many different takes.

Social media bashes Colby Covington for accusations

Amid the brewing storm between Jon Jones and Colby Covington, fans have taken to social media to voice their opinions on the feud. In response to Covington’s claim that Jones refuses to share the card, one fan weighed in, and stated, “Don’t blame Jon at all. This is most likely his last fight so he doesn’t want Colby to gain eyes due to that and it’s his homecoming to NY doubt he wants to have what could be a great fight week brought down by having to deal with Colby’s BS”. Another fan added a different perspective, “Colby shouldn’t even be fighting for the title do Jiri Poatan as co main, and if Leon still wants to fight in Abu Dhabi, give him the guy that actually deserves it“. The opinions continued as a fan chimed in, “Jones refusing to help put money in Colby’s wallet…..love it”.

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More fans remarked on ‘Chaos’s past dealings. They said, “Colby ‘call the cops’ Covington would be silent if Jones was in the room”, and “He needs new material. The blatant lies aren’t working anymore”. The contrast in reactions highlights the heated atmosphere surrounding the duo. “Jon Jones on any card fills the arena. He doesn’t need Colby in there acting like an idiot“, another fan commented, emphasizing the strong draw of Jones’ name. Meanwhile, another fan’s perspective centered on the fighters’ legacies, “Colby can talk all the shit he wants about Jon because he will never be a champion, let alone have a resume like Jon’s“.

The fans’ reactions paint a vivid picture of the divided opinions in the lead-up to the anticipated UFC 295 showdown. The comments showcase the powerful impact these fighters have on their audience. As the day draws nearer, fans will have to wait for official confirmation on the lineups. But until then, what do you think? Is Jones’ alleged refusal justified? Or is ‘Chaos’ valid in his disappointment? Let us know below.

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