Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington will finally get to settle their blood feud in the main event of UFC 272 on March 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both men look to rebound off tough defeats in rematches against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
There was a time that Masvidal, Covington were brothers. They could be often seen together in each other’s corner. That friendship has since dissolved for the former American Top Team stablemates as Covington began expressing himself to the fullest degree, much to the disdain of Masvidal and many others in the community.
“It is so incredible that I’m getting to punch him in the face,” Masvidal said FOX news . Masvidal said that he doesn’t like the guy and that he would pay him a lot of money. He’s a charlatan. He’s a charlatan.”
Masvidal is still a member at ATT. However, Covington left the gym to train at MMA Masters. Communication between the two in the present day has been less than cordial.
Masvidal shared recently a video called “Judas Covington-The Real Street Judas”, in which he highlighted several instances where Covington misunderstands himself while speaking publicly.
The pair of top welterweight contenders struggle to see eye to eye on anything in 2022. If there’s one thing they can agree on, however, it’s been their political views, as they’ve both vocally supported former U.S. President Donald Trump and his family.
Even with that common ground visible, Masvidal doesn’t find that as genuine passion from Covington. It’s simply an extension of his character, which is a fake character no one likes.
” If you doubt me, ask Masvidal any…what was his favorite law while Trump held the presidency or something like it.” Masvidal stated. “Ask that idiot anything politically related. You’ll see he’s just a fraud, man. He’s just holding up books to get triggers and things like that, but he doesn’t know anything about what he talks about. And about fighting, he’s very limited. I’m going to show it, March 5, how limited he is.”
TOP STORIES
Explanation. Amanda Nunes addresses the American Top Team’s departure.
Praise. Alexander Gustafsson acknowledges that Khamzat Chimiev is more productive than ever.
Hiatus. Sam Alvey is going to take a break after UFC Vegas 47 loss… but he’s not retiring.
Gross. Dana White shares pictures from Kamaru Usman’s hand surgery.
Whitewash. Israel Adesanya’s head coach Eugene Bareman hopes for prolonged domination at UFC 271.
VIDEO STEW
The MMA Hour.
UFC 271 Embedded.
Dan Hardy breaks down Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa.
Staredown.
SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE
Chael wonders…
Whittaker is better now, but will it matter? pic.twitter.com/WCsqC7AbLL
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) February 7, 2022
History.
This weekend @Roxyfighter will break the record for the most pro fights in Women’s division history with 45. She is currently tied with Masako Yoshida & Satoko Shinashi with 44. These do not include TUF exhibitions. #wmma
— MarQ P (@WMMANews) February 8, 2022
A fighter and a writer?
I wrote my first piece, made it to Newsweek pic.twitter.com/Hn3oDsPqvb
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 7, 2022
Mean Tweets with Izzy.
what happens when Adesanya reads mean tweets about him?
be careful what you tweet to @stylebender #UFC271 pic.twitter.com/chFVKhPuX3
— Myprotein (@Myprotein) February 7, 2022
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jessica Penne (14-5) vs. Luana Pinheiro (10-1); UFC Fight Night, Apr. 30
Yohan Lainesse (8-0) vs. Gabe Green (10-3); UFC Fight Night, Apr. 30
Andrey Koreshkov (24-4) vs. Chance Rencountre (16-4); Bellator 274, Feb. 19
Poliana Botelho (8-4) vs. Karine Silva (14-4); UFC 275, June 4
