Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, never one to mince words, has shockingly revealed the identity of the fighter he harbors the most intense hatred towards, bluntly labeling him a "d**k." Jones, infamous for his fiery persona and history of bitter rivalries, is known for holding onto grudges and publicly airing his disdain long after the spotlight fades.
The legendary fighter, currently facing scrutiny for the delayed unification bout against reigning interim champ Tom Aspinall, has shifted focus by singling out this particular colleague as the target of his enduring contempt, refusing to even fully speak his name. The revelation adds another explosive chapter to Jones's complex legacy.
Jon Jones drops initials, not names
During a candid discussion, the conversation steered towards identifying the most overrated competitor within the UFC's ranks. For Jones, the answer wasn't rooted in technical critique alone; it was deeply personal. He acknowledged the question with a hint of dark amusement –
"Overrated UFC fighter? That’s funny," – before making it crystal clear his choice stemmed purely from visceral dislike.
Jones employed a deliberate tactic to deny his target the oxygen of publicity he craves. "I could say his name but it’s really just because I don’t like him," Jones stated. "Saying his name gives him clout, which I also don’t wanna do." Instead, Jones opted for cryptic identification, revealing only the fighter's initials: "His initials are ‘CC’." And then came the scathing personal verdict: "and he’s a total d**k." Confident the MMA world would connect the dots, Jon Jones added, "If you watch the sport, I think people will know who I’m talking about."
The fighter behind the initials "CC" is unmistakably former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. "Chaos" has carved out a reputation as perhaps the UFC's most polarizing figure, a master of incendiary trash talk who consistently pushes boundaries far beyond typical fight promotion.
His calculated, often deeply personal insults aimed at opponents, their families, and even national tragedies have earned him widespread condemnation from peers and fans alike, alongside a fiercely loyal, albeit controversial, following.
Jones's pointed remarks land while Covington is experiencing a significant career downturn, riding a three-fight losing streak. This context adds another layer, suggesting Jones views Covington's prominence as inflated, further fueling the "overrated" label.
The animosity Jon Jones expresses isn't about competitive rivalry in the same division; it appears rooted in a fundamental distaste for Covington's character and methods.
For Jones, a fighter whose own career is a tapestry of incredible athletic achievement intertwined with numerous outside-the-cage controversies, this public denunciation underscores his enduring willingness to engage in the sport's personal and often ugly feuds.
His refusal to utter Covington's name, while simultaneously ensuring everyone knows exactly who he means, is a calculated move designed to inflict maximum disdain while denying Covington the direct spotlight.
It’s a stark reminder that beneath the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) status discussions, Jon Jones remains a figure driven by intense personal feelings, unafraid to label someone he despises in the most brutally honest terms imaginable.