Colby Covington and Kenny Florian Get Into Heated Exchange Over Twitter
Colby Covington may be focused on a title shot against welterweight champion Tyron Woodley right now but that doesn’t mean he can’t spare some time to go after another UFC veteran as well.
During Wednesday night’s edition of “UFC Tonight”, Woodley and retired title contender Kenny Florian were asked to break down the path for Covington to earn a title shot in the UFC.
Covington didn’t seem to like what Florian had to say so he took a shot at him over social media.
We all know #TwoFaceTyrone @TWooodley, we expect lies from him. But @kennyflorian you were 5-2 and got a title shot because when people squinted it looked like Sean Sherk was fighting Ben Stiller. You know better #SimpleJack https://t.co/hsH5iAtzNe
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) December 14, 2017
Florian then responded in kind while reminding Covington to choose his words carefully after he was caught using a homophobic slur last month during an altercation with Fabricio Werdum and then took aim at him for his joke involving people with mental disabilities.
Ah yes, Colby Covington who uses gay slurs, now trying his best to insult referencing people with disabilities. A true class act ladies and gentlemen. ? Maybe after your lawsuit with Werdum you can find the time for a title shot. Watch out for that boomerang effect. https://t.co/Ofu9KUCT6T
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 14, 2017
Covington’s jab was in reference to the 2008 film “Tropic Thunder” starring Ben Stiller but obviously it didn’t sit too well with Florian.
Covington then took one last shot at Florian over Twitter while offering him a return fight if he ever decides to get back into the Octagon.
Oh hi Kenny! I thought you got fired by fox for plagiarizing? Mustve been #fakenews huh? Tell you what, after I beat Tyrone, I give you permission to come out of retirement and lose another title fight. You don't even have to beat Alex Karalexis, Kit Cope and Sam Stout this time. https://t.co/BfXwtdvlQd
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) December 14, 2017
It’s safe to say, Covington’s next appearance on “UFC Tonight” might get a little awkward.
