Colby Covington invades UFC 235 open training session

C. Covington was stripped of the interim welterweight title. Photo: Reproduction/Youtube @ufc

The UFC 235 open training session was held at the 'Cassino MGM' Hotel in Las Vegas (USA), on Thursday (28). The main characters of the card, Jon Jones, Anthony Smith, Tyron woodley, Kamaru Usman, Ben Askren and Robbie Lawler performed for the fans present at the event. However, the one who stole the show was the former interim welterweight champion, Colby covington.

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During Usman's performance, Covington invaded the event with a UFC belt on his shoulder and a megaphone. Furthermore, Colby was wearing a cap with the traditional phrase 'Make America Great Again' written in English.

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Covington tried to heckle Kamaru by yelling, 'I'm the real champion.' However, Usman paid no attention to Colby, who gave up trying to torment him.

Jones arrived on stage with her daughters, Carmen, Leah and Olivia and introduced her entire team, but did not complete the training. However, he answered questions about the results released by the Nevada Athletic Commission. The tests showed picograms of 'turinabol', the same substance found in the tests after a fight with Daniel Cormier in 2017.

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“It was already expected (the positive tests). The more testing I do, the more USADA and people will understand about this. I don't feel ashamed or anything like that. I'm sure that at the end of all this people will have more information and be more educated on this subject”, explained Jon.

Jones' rival, Anthony Smith made a quick appearance and locked horns with his trainer. The light heavyweight title challenger was asked about the champion's doping and stated that this was already expected.

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“It (Jones’ positive tests) was expected, but I trust the UFC and if they’re saying he didn’t use it again, I believe it,” Smith said.

Friends since college, Ben Askren and Tyron woodley did the training together. The two demonstrated their wrestling techniques and 'Funky' sang a rap he wrote for the welterweight champion.

The presentation of the former welterweight champion, Robbie Lawler lasted less than a minute. He promised to 'get on his hands and knees' on Askren's body. The two will face each other on the main card of UFC 235.

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