Fight fans were fully immersed in the rivalry’s development owing to the captivating storyline that functioned as the fight’s narrative. The bout served as a rare non-title main event, and both combatants were motivated to emerge victorious. Nonetheless, Covington employed his famed cardio and superior wrestling skills to rally for a decisive victory.
No.4-ranked UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad, who’s knocking on the door of a title shot next, weighed in on Jorge Masvidal’s crushing defeat to Colby Covington at UFC 272.
According to Muhammad, anything that depletes a competitor’s emotional reserves might cause them to become emotionally and physically weary.
Muhammad wrote on Twitter:
On April 8, Jorge Masvidal will return to the octagon for the first time in months when he faces Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. Despite losing his last three fights, including two against Kamaru Usman, ‘Gamebred’ is keen to reestablish his status as a welterweight title challenger.
Jorge Masvidal discusses the impact of Colby Covington’s lawsuit on his career
In March, after their bout at UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal was involved in a physical altercation with Colby Covington outside a Miami restaurant. Masvidal pleaded not guilty to a single count of aggravated violence resulting in serious bodily harm and criminal mischief. ‘Gamebred’ was detained by Miami Beach police two days later and booked on March 23.
Covington cracked a tooth and received a wrist abrasion, according to the police report. He claimed that Masvidal approached him from behind and struck him twice in the face outside of Papi Steakhouse.
Masvidal was asked about his prolonged hiatus by Ariel Helwani in a recent interview on The MMA Hour. In response, he explained how the court case has impacted his MMA career:
Masvidal added:
Catch Masvidal’s comments below (52:45):
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