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Jon Jones ‘Amused’ By Watching Colby Covington ‘Fail Repeatedly’ After Latest UFC Loss

UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has become the latest to express joy over Colby Covington’s recent setback inside the cage. After a third failed attempt at capturing the undisputed welterweight crown against Leon Edwards 12 months ago, Covington returned on short notice in pursuit of a key bounce-back victory. But while he hoped that would […]

UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has become the latest to express joy over Colby Covington’s recent setback inside the cage.

After a third failed attempt at capturing the undisputed welterweight crown against Leon Edwards 12 months ago, Covington returned on short notice in pursuit of a key bounce-back victory.

But while he hoped that would come at the expense of Joaquin Buckley, the polarizing former interim champ was soundly beaten at the year-ending UFC Fight Night in Tampa this past weekend.

Though a doctor’s stoppage brought a close to proceedings in round three, many believed the writing was on the wall after “New Mansa” largely beat Covington up for the duration of the main event.

Given his antics on the mic, “Chaos” isn’t short on enemies and detractors. And from those in the fanbase to current welterweight kingpin Belal Muhammad, plenty got a laugh out of Saturday’s headline result.

The latest to do so is Jones, who shares a bitter beef with Covington, a former roommate of his at Central Iowa Community College.

“Big shoutout to Colby Covington for skipping training to get President Trump ‘ready’—we all appreciate the sacrifice (clown emoji) At least he got to see me win,” Jones wrote on X.

“Bones” later shared a laugh with a responding fan about the litany of excuses Covington often comes up with to explain his defeats.

“That’s what I find the most hilarious, listening to what he’s gonna come up with next after getting his ass whooped”

And Jones later pointed to his history with the veteran welterweight, who has frequently criticized the former light heavyweight titleholder.

“I know I shouldn’t but it’s just so much fun. It’s amusing watching someone you know hate you fail repeatedly.”

With the result at Tampa’s Amalie Arena, Covington is now 2-4 across his last six and 0-4 against names currently inside the welterweight top 15.

It remains to be seen what comes next for the 36-year-old, but it’s safe to say his chances of a fourth crack at the undisputed belt have slimmed dramatically.

Tom Aspinall: Jon Jones’ Failed Drug Tests Disqualify Him As Greatest Fighter

Tom Aspinall has shared a compelling argument for why Jon Jones might not be regarded as the greatest fighter of all time. For years, Jones’ name has been enshrined in conversations about the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, with his career achievements loudly affirming why he’s often seen as deserving of that title. […]

Tom Aspinall has shared a compelling argument for why Jon Jones might not be regarded as the greatest fighter of all time.

For years, Jones’ name has been enshrined in conversations about the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, with his career achievements loudly affirming why he’s often seen as deserving of that title.

“Bones” cemented his place in UFC history as the youngest champion ever, capturing the light heavyweight title at just 23 years old. With a remarkable career record of 28-1, his sole loss remains a hotly debated blemish. Furthermore, Jones holds an unbroken streak in 16 world title fights, underscoring his dominance in the sport.

However, as the saying goes, nothing in this universe is flawless.

Jones’ decorated career has not been without its blemishes, plagued by a string of high-profile controversies, including multiple notorious positive tests for banned substances. It’s this shadow over his legacy that fuels Aspinall’s belief that, despite Jones’ monumental achievements, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion falls short of earning the GOAT title.

During a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Aspinall began by recognizing “Bones” for his impressive achievements but quickly shifted focus to the American’s failed drug tests, calling him a cheat. According to the Brit, those infractions gave Jones an unfair advantage over his opponents.

“Let me first start by saying Jon is absolutely elite, and I completely agree with the notion that he’s one of the best fighters ever,” Aspinall said. “Potentially [the greatest], but the way that I look at is he has failed a couple of drug tests. To me, that rules you out of being the best of all-time. For me, personally.

“If you’re on steroids or whatever — I don’t think he was on steroids, but he was on PEDs, performance-enhancing drugs. If you’re on PEDs and your opponent isn’t, that’s absolutely cheating in my book unless you’re both allowed to do it.”

Jones made the first defense of his heavyweight title with a dominant third-round TKO victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Since then, speculation has been running rampant about who might be next in line to challenge him. As the interim heavyweight champion, Aspinall is widely regarded as the natural contender for a shot at the undisputed title.

Despite Jones’ consistent lack of interest in facing Aspinall, UFC CEO Dana White has expressed a strong intention to make the highly anticipated title unification clash happen in the near future.

Tom Aspinall: Jon Jones’ Failed Drug Tests Disqualify Him As Greatest Fighter

Tom Aspinall has shared a compelling argument for why Jon Jones might not be regarded as the greatest fighter of all time. For years, Jones’ name has been enshrined in conversations about the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, with his career achievements loudly affirming why he’s often seen as deserving of that title. […]

Tom Aspinall has shared a compelling argument for why Jon Jones might not be regarded as the greatest fighter of all time.

For years, Jones’ name has been enshrined in conversations about the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, with his career achievements loudly affirming why he’s often seen as deserving of that title.

“Bones” cemented his place in UFC history as the youngest champion ever, capturing the light heavyweight title at just 23 years old. With a remarkable career record of 28-1, his sole loss remains a hotly debated blemish. Furthermore, Jones holds an unbroken streak in 16 world title fights, underscoring his dominance in the sport.

However, as the saying goes, nothing in this universe is flawless.

Jones’ decorated career has not been without its blemishes, plagued by a string of high-profile controversies, including multiple notorious positive tests for banned substances. It’s this shadow over his legacy that fuels Aspinall’s belief that, despite Jones’ monumental achievements, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion falls short of earning the GOAT title.

During a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Aspinall began by recognizing “Bones” for his impressive achievements but quickly shifted focus to the American’s failed drug tests, calling him a cheat. According to the Brit, those infractions gave Jones an unfair advantage over his opponents.

“Let me first start by saying Jon is absolutely elite, and I completely agree with the notion that he’s one of the best fighters ever,” Aspinall said. “Potentially [the greatest], but the way that I look at is he has failed a couple of drug tests. To me, that rules you out of being the best of all-time. For me, personally.

“If you’re on steroids or whatever — I don’t think he was on steroids, but he was on PEDs, performance-enhancing drugs. If you’re on PEDs and your opponent isn’t, that’s absolutely cheating in my book unless you’re both allowed to do it.”

Jones made the first defense of his heavyweight title with a dominant third-round TKO victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Since then, speculation has been running rampant about who might be next in line to challenge him. As the interim heavyweight champion, Aspinall is widely regarded as the natural contender for a shot at the undisputed title.

Despite Jones’ consistent lack of interest in facing Aspinall, UFC CEO Dana White has expressed a strong intention to make the highly anticipated title unification clash happen in the near future.

Piers Morgan Defends Himself to Tom Aspinall: ‘My Mom Likes Me’

Piers Morgan Defends Himself to Tom Aspinall: ‘My Mom Likes Me'Piers Morgan’s mom likes him, and that’s good enough. There are plenty of reasons not to like the popular…

Piers Morgan Defends Himself to Tom Aspinall: ‘My Mom Likes Me'

Piers Morgan’s mom likes him, and that’s good enough.

There are plenty of reasons not to like the popular English podcast. For some, it’s as simple as his conservative-leaning politics. For others, it’s his blatant hypocrisy and child-like bullying of celebrities who don’t condone his manipulative interview tactics and twisting of facts as a tabloid journalist.

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Recently, interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall had the chance to ask Morgan some hard-hitting questions of his own, like why nobody seems to like him.

“First question: I think you’re alright, but why does nobody like you?” Aspinall asked in a clip posted on his YouTube channel.

“My mom likes me,” Morgan replied. “I’m like Marmite. You are the ‘love it or hate it.’ And if you don’t like Marmite, there’s something wrong with you.”

For those unfamiliar, Marmite is a sticky, dark brown paste with a distinctive salty taste that is typically spread on toast, crackers, or sandwiches. Though it’s most popular in the United Kingdom, you can get Marmite shipped directly to your door via Amazon.com.

Try it if you dare.

Will Tom Aspinall ever get to fight Jon Jones?

Tom Aspinall’s future in the heavyweight division is still up in the air as fans anxiously wait to find out whether or not undisputed titleholder Jon ‘Bones’ Jones’ will ever step into the Octagon with Aspinall to unify their two titles.

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Following Jones’ big win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, ‘Bones’ left the door open for a potential clash between the two, but with him only fighting twice in the last five years, who knows when or if we’ll ever actually see the fight come to fruition.

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“He Was Punching Me in the Stomach” – Female Bare-Knuckle Fighter Talks Meeting Jon Jones

"He Was Punching Me in the Stomach" - Female Bare-Knuckle Fighter Talks Meeting Jon JonesBare-knuckle brawler Jamie Driver had an interesting interaction with Jon Jones. Last month, the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion attended…

"He Was Punching Me in the Stomach" - Female Bare-Knuckle Fighter Talks Meeting Jon Jones

Bare-knuckle brawler Jamie Driver had an interesting interaction with Jon Jones.

Last month, the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion attended the closed-door debut of ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing Championship promotion in Miami. Initially, fans only got a glimpse at the evening’s action via a series of highlights posted on social media, but a select group of fighters scored an invite to the event, including Jones.

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While there, Jones was approached by Driver, who described her interaction with ‘Bones’ during a recent interview with Dylan Bowker on his Bare Knuckle Bowker podcast.

“It’s Jon Jones, he’s the GOAT. I was going to make my way over there to at least say what’s up and get a picture. Of course, the first thing I rattle off is I’m a bare-knuckle fighter. You should come to my fight December 6th. I basically just told him about myself and he should come to my fight. A lot of people were kind of getting it confused in the video.

“Thinking he was flirting or whatever. All he said was, well they missed this part of the video because it wasn’t in there, but he was punching me in the stomach [laughs]. He said wow, you’re like a brick. You’re built like a brick and whatever, whatever, he wished me luck. That was really it but it was really, really cool to meet him” (h/t Sportskeeda).

Aside from taking a few shots from the champ, it sounds as though Driver has a positive experience during their brief interaction.

After a lackluster MMA career, Jamie driver finds new life in bare-knuckle

Driver won her bout at BYB 34: Brawl in the Pines IV, finishing Sonya Dreiling inside the distance to capture the BYB Police Gazette Diamond welterweight championship. It was her second career win over Dreiling after scoring a split decision in their inaugural meeting in October 2022.

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Overall, ‘The Red Queen’ is 4-1 in bare-knuckle competition, all coming under the BYB banner.

Before turning to bare-knuckle, Driver competed as a mixed martial artist in CFFC and Valor Fighting Championship, among other regional organizations. She went 2-4 in MMA before making her bare-knuckle debut in May 2022.

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Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Odds – Aspinall Moves Up for Dead Even Odds

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall OddsA potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in the UFC heavyweight division would be a highly anticipated…

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Odds

A potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in the UFC heavyweight division would be a highly anticipated clash of styles and generations. Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, is the current UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Odds

The odds for a potential Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight have been fluctuating. Currently, the odds are quite close with Jones at 11/10 and Aspinall at 8/11. In American odds, this would translate to Jones at +110 and Aspinall at -137. These numbers suggest that Aspinall is considered a slight favorite, but the fight is expected to be very close. The odds are dead even, so maybe look for better odds at top online casino right here.

It’s interesting to note how the odds have shifted over time. Back in July 2023, Jon Jones was a significant favorite at -200, with Aspinall as the underdog at +170. However, as Aspinall continued to impress with his performances and Jones faced questions about his age and inactivity, the odds gradually moved in Aspinall’s favor.

The stakes for this hypothetical fight would be immense. It would be a title unification bout, with Jones’ undisputed championship and Aspinall’s interim title on the line. For Jones, it would be a chance to cement his legacy by defeating a younger, hungry challenger. For Aspinall, it would be an opportunity to dethrone a legend and establish himself as the new king of the heavyweight division.

Jones is known for his unorthodox and creative striking, combined with excellent wrestling and a high fight IQ. He’s adept at using his long reach, employing a variety of kicks, and controlling the fight both on the feet and on the ground. Aspinall, on the other hand, brings an aggressive and highly effective striking style, with powerful punches and excellent technical skills.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this potential fight is Aspinall’s finishing ability. He has a remarkable 93% first-round finish rate, having secured 14 of his 15 career wins within the first five minutes. This explosive power could pose a serious threat to Jones.

However, Jones’ experience and ability to adapt during fights could be a significant factor. He has consistently demonstrated his versatility and has a proven track record of overcoming diverse challenges. Jones also boasts an impressive 95% takedown defense rate, which could neutralize one of Aspinall’s potential strategies.

Despite the compelling matchup, it’s worth noting that Jones has shown reluctance to face Aspinall, instead expressing interest in fighting light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

A Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight would be a clash of generations, pitting one of the sport’s all-time greats against a rising star with the potential to reshape the heavyweight division. And the odds are a dead heat.