Colby Covington reveals two things he’ll never trash-talk someone for after causing controversy together with his comments

While Colby Covington is one of the crucial ruthless trash talkers in MMA history, even he claims there are some things he won’t make fun of.

The American has utilized his gift of the gab to make himself considered one of the largest names within the welterweight division. Nevertheless, every so often, fans have accused him of taking things too far.

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Colby Covington reveals the 2 things he’d never joke about

Colby Covington has never shied away from controversy, once leaving fans appalled with a jibe he made at Leon Edwards’ father ahead of UFC 296.

On the press conference, ‘Chaos’ mocked the Brit’s father, who passed away while the mixed martial artist was just 13-years-old.

Nevertheless, while many fans were left upset by the comments, Covington has stood by them, refusing to apologize for his remarks.

He’s now claimed there are only two things he’d never use to verbally attack someone and explained the things the UFC wouldn’t tolerate.

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In an interview with Patrick Bet David, he said: “You’ll definitely get a call at times should you’re racist otherwise you go after someone’s religion. But I’d never go after those two things. I’ll expose things that should be exposed since it’s the reality and it’s honesty.”

Discussing his comments about his old rival, he said: “You possibly can look up the general public records about his dad. And it’s not my fault, he’s the one which put him within the limelight in the primary place and make it a sympathetic figure.” 

Colby Covington says Jon Jones has destroyed his legacy

It doesn’t matter who they’re; Covington is rarely afraid of firing shots, most recently going after Jon Jones.

In a fiery interview, the 170-pounder didn’t hold back from expressing his opinion on the reigning UFC heavyweight world champion.

He explained in depth, why he believes the legend has ‘Destroyed his legacy‘.

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