“Promise he’s getting slapped” – UFC aces against ‘white nationalist’ Colby Covington after death threats to Jon Anik

Colby Covington's death threats toward beloved commentator Jon Anik has not sat well with UFC aces.

“Promise he’s getting slapped” – UFC aces against ‘white nationalist’ Colby Covington after death threats to Jon Anik

Colby Covington attacks Jon Anik (Image Sources - The Guardian/Heavy.com)

Colby Covington is in hot waters after issuing nasty death threats to UFC’s beloved commentator, Jon Anik. The controversial welterweight superstar is now facing the outrage of all professionals in the company and fans for his recent interview.

Jon Anik has been a fan-favorite for several years now for his work as a broadcaster and commentator. Following Leon Edwards’ huge win against Kamaru Usman, the MMA community has been in shambles as to who deserves the next shot at the title. Colby Covington, who has Dana White’s cosign for a title shot did not make the list of Jon Anik’s probable.

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An infuriated Covington unleashed death threats toward Anik in a recent interview. The fighter also threatened Anik and said, “I don’t want your kids to grow up without a dad.” These words have not been received well by the MMA community. Several pros and fans have banded together to call out the welterweight’s threats.

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Covington has always felt comfortable playing the villain but this might be one of the few times that he might face real problems. Jon Anik is one of the most beloved employees in the promotion among fans and pros alike. The outpour of reactions to the outrageous threat from Covington speaks volumes as to how highly regarded Anik is.

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Twitter erupts as Colby Covington issues death threats to Jon Anik

Colby Covington UFC 286 backup fighter
Colby Covington weighed in as a backup fighter at UFC 286 (Image Source – MMA Crazy)

Covington weighing in as a backup fighter for UFC 286 was a shocker to everyone. Given that the fighter was fit, fans were surprised as to why he did not fight a rising contender on the same card. Turns out, the UFC boss had other plans for the heel.

Like many others in the MMA fraternity, Jon Anik also believed that Belal Muhammad, who is on an eight-fight winning streak. Check out the reactions of UFC aces protecting Jon Anik on Twitter.

Covington recently got ambushed by his nemesis Jorge Masvidal in public after the welterweight crossed the line with his ‘trash-talk’. The fighter has fought for the title, three times in his last five fights. Covington getting another title shot surely won’t sit well among the neutrals. What are your thoughts on this?

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