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Jon Jones Claps Back at Former Roommate Colby Covington

UFC star Jon Jones clapped back at his former roommate, Colby Covington, who recently had some harsh words to say about the UFC Hall of Famer.
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It was published on October 8, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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