‘Reem and AJ call each other p#$$%

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones suffered a torn left meniscus and sprained ankle while training with prospective Jackson’s fighter Alistair Overeem last month. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson told Fighters Only that he wasn’t surprised when he heard the injury was caused by ‘Reem.

Overeem and Johnson were formerly members of the Blackzilians team, and “Rumble” said that he had seen ‘Reem bully and injure fighters before. Several people from Jackson’s came forward in defense of Overeem, including head coach Greg Jackson, who said the injury was not intentional, and “just one of those things.“

In an interview with MMAJunkie‘s Mike Bohn, Overeem spoke up for himself

Jealousy, said Overeem. I can’t think of any other explanations. I have no relationship with the guy.

All this talking to the media? I don’t get. Where I come from, if I have a problem, I’m coming directly to you and I’m asking you what’s up. For me, that’s like p—y behavior. Maybe I’m missing something and I’m just crazy. On the other hand, I do feel honored people are saying my name in the media. It must mean I have some sort of importance.

Although Overeem is wholly focused on his heavyweight fight with Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 50 in Ledyard, Conn, he was amenable to fighting the light heavyweight Johnson at some point.

I have different priorities right now, but I could definitely see that fight happening in the future,” said Overeem.

“Rumble” reacted bitterly on Twittter.

Anthony Johnson @Anthony_Rumble•

•That’s the cutest thing I’ve heard all day. He can be fake all he wants that’s on him. Seeing him would make me spit in his face.

•How can Overshit call me a pussy when he ducked JDS? Biggest pussy in the heavyweight division. I know the truth kid lol a cpl of us do!

Johnson, who started fighting at 170 and now seems comfortable at 205, has fought at heavyweight in the past. It would not be a shock to see him step up to a grudge fight with his former teammate.