Tag: Colby Covington vs. Ben Askren

Ben Askren mocks Colby Covington for a certain reason and it involves UFC President Dana White. There is no love lost between the two UFC stars as they have history. The war of words between these two fighters is nothing new. It does seem with them now fighting in the same division under the UFC banner that it’s just a matter of time before they fight.

In the past, Askren has questioned not only the IQ but also the credibility of Covington. During the latest shot taken by Askren, he mocked Covington for trusting White when it comes to what he says. And Askren has a point as White is a promoter at heart and will do/say what he has to in order to push his narrative.

It’s no secret that Covington was supposed to get the next crack at UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. However, that was changed as now plans are for Woodley to fight Kamaru Usman at the UFC 235 pay-per-view event.

Once Covington recently ripped White when he said that White went back on his word and that he “ain’t got the balls” to fire him. Askren took to Twitter to further mock him by writing:

“[Colby Covington] I realized you were dumb but please, please don’t tell me you were dumb enough to really trust Dana.”

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Ben Askren questions not only the IQ but credibility of former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. The war of words between these two fighters is nothing new. It does seem with them now fighting in the same division under the UFC banner that it’s just a matter of time before they fight.

Covington is currently waiting to get a fight booked against UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. In the meantime, he has been asked about a potential fight against Askren.

In a recent interview, Covington downplayed a potential fight against Askren at the UFC 233 PPV event before it got nixed. This is where he questioned if the bout would even be legal. They fight in the same weight class. With that logic, Askren has fired back at these comments made by Covington.

“Yo, I know I just made a picture post about this. But I was laughing,” Ben Askren said in a video on Instagram (H/T to BJPenn). “I was laughing to myself and I had to share this with you.Colby [Covington] is so dumb. Go back and see my previous post. See that he said that no commission would sanction me fighting him. I was thinking about how stupid he has to be to believe that there’s actually someone else that stupid to believe his lie.”

Askren Fires back

Despite the bad blood, Askren already has his next fight booked. He’ll take on former UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler at UFC 235. Askren would continue to insult the title contender and tak shots at his IQ as a human being.

“I mean, can you imagine?” Askren continued. “If you take Colby’s IQ and cut it in half, we’re in the single digits. That is how stupid he must think some fans are. Because I can’t think of anyone I’ve ever met in my entire lifetime that has such a low IQ that they would actually believe what he is saying.

Colby, you’re losing your gimmick. Please tell us something that’s slightly believable. Maybe go back to school so your IQ goes up at least a couple points.”

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Colby Covington blasts Ben Askren again in his latest rant about the soon-to-be UFC star.

Another day, another comment made by the former UFC interim welterweight champion, who has talked a lot of trash about Askren. This is after the news of a blockbuster trade that would see Askren go to the UFC while Demetrious Johnson would go to ONE.

In a recent interview, Covington dismissed the record that the former Bellator champion has put together thus far in his pro-MMA career. Even though he’s been ripping him as of late, he claims to not have any thoughts about him.

“I don’t really have too [many] thoughts on it,” Covington said (H/T to MMAFighting). “He’s piping up the wrong tree, he’s asking for this big fight and he’s never won a fight in the top 50 let alone the top 20.”

Covington brought up how Askren is trying to prove himself by calling him out. However, he sees Askren as a loser who hasn’t been anywhere.

”He’s trying to prove himself by calling me out but I’m America’s champ. My skills got me to the White House. Where the hell has that loser ever been? Nowhere. He’s not been anywhere. Where have his skills taken him? Malaysia?

In fact, he thinks that Askren couldn’t be a big draw for the UFC. Due to his belief, he claims that Askren can’t get 15 people into an Asian bingo hall.

“That’s really cool. He ain’t ready for the big cities and the bright lights. I just sold out the United Center like Michael Jordan. 15,000 plus were on their feet in Chicago to witness greatness. That needle dick can’t get 15 people into an Asian bingo hall. They gave him away for a midget for Christ’s sake. There’s levels to this sh*t.”

The title contender then ripped him again for not being impressive and being a one-dimensional fighter in his eyes.

“Nothing about Ben Askren impresses me,” Covington said. “He’s a one-dimensional fighter. He’s never hurt a fly. He hasn’t beat anybody relevant. He hasn’t beat anybody top 50 in the world. If he proves himself and works his way up, he’s an easy payday for me. “

In fact, he doesn’t think anyone cares about Askren because he’s not a draw and been in the little boy’s league.

“But he’s not a draw. No one gives a f*ck about him. If he wants to come to the big boy’s league, he’s been in the little boy’s league, but you’re going to have to work your way up.”

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Colby Covington rips Ben Askren in his latest rant during a recent interview which is interesting timing considering the news. It appears that with all of the rumors going around, it’s just a matter of time before Askren is in the UFC.

The former Bellator MMA and ONE welterweight champion is expected to be freed from his contract with ONE. This would allow him to sign with the Las Vegas-based promotion. It would also involve a rare blockbuster trade that includes former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson.

Obviously, Covington is known for his trash talk that he backs up when he fights inside of the Octagon. With both fighters being in the welterweight division, there’s a real chance that they could fight each other. Whether that be sooner or later, it’s a realistic possibility.
Askren has already put the interim welterweight champion on notice with a few messages he sent on Twitter.

Covington Not Impressed

According to Covington, he sees Askren as a joke who has a padded record. The reason for his belief is due to him thinking Askren hasn’t fought anybody. The title contender also sees Askren having to work his way up the ladder should he sign with the UFC.

“He’s a jobber, he has a padded record,” Covington told Submission Radio. “He hasn’t fought anybody. If he comes over to the UFC, let him work his way up. He’s gotta earn his way up. He hasn’t done anything worthy. But the guy’s a joke. He’s not on my level. He knows it. He’s old, he’s past his time too, man. And this is my time now.”

Although Askren is known or his wrestling-based offense, he can finish his opponents. He has 11 finishes in 18 wins that include 5 of them being in a title fight. However, that hasn’t stopped Covington from being unimpressed.

“Ben Askren is a joke, the guy has no skills,” Covington said (H/T to MMAMania). “He hasn’t hurt a fly in 10 years. He was like in mount on the Russian for five rounds and didn’t put one scratch on the guy’s face.”

Covington also doesn’t think Askren can strike because he’s scared of it. Either way, he’s planning to sit back and watch how this all unfolds.

“So, I mean, the guy can’t strike. He’s scared to strike. I mean, it’s an easy fight, but he’s got a padded record, so we’ll see what happens.”

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