Jorge Masvidal Gives His Props to Bitter Enemy Colby Covington on Logan Paul’s Show Amidst Miami Sucker Punching Episode

Jorge Masvidal vs Colby Covington is currently one of the biggest rivalries in the UFC. The two former best friends became arch enemies, and the feud got so far that police had to be involved. Despite getting an opportunity to sort things out in the Octagon, Masvidal couldn’t assuage his rage.

Both ‘Gamebred’ and ‘Chaos’ are top welterweight fighters. ‘Chaos’ is the number one ranked in the division, while Masvidal is #8. However, the hatred for his friend-turned-rival didn’t stop Jorge Masvidal from praising his skills. Covington convincingly defeated his rival inside the Octagon, but the two had a face-off again in the street days later.

The 37-year-old fighter recently appeared on the IMPAULSIVE podcast hosted by YouTuber-turned professional boxer Logan Paul. He discussed many aspects of life and sport on the podcast, including his hatred for Covington.

However, there was a moment when Masvidal explained what went through in the fight, and accepted the difficulties he faced. He was asked whether the Covington fight was one of the hardest battles he had fought in his career.

“It wasn’t like a way where I was like getting hurt but uh, I did get into some bad positions that let into me getting more bad positions. And like I said man, the wrestling if you get like under uh… a guy that’s good and he’s on top of you early, it’s wear and f**king tear on your body you know. And I was prepared for it you know but… just it wasn’t my day I was a little flat in the wrestling department when I needed to be at 110 percent in the wrestling department.”

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Masvidal had accepted he was “flat” on the wrestling during his post-fight interview after his defeat. ‘Chaos’ won the fight via unanimous decision after five rounds of intense battling at UFC 272.

Jorge Masvidal – Colby Covington rematch on the cards?

While Colby Covington clearly won the fight in the Octagon, Masvidal chose violence on the street to make sure he gets the last laugh. His actions outside a steak restaurant in Miami have got ‘Gamebred’ in legal trouble. 

Many fans are expecting UFC to put this rivalry to good use and chalk out a much-awaited rematch. However, a possibility of the same looks rare in the near future as Colby Covington might face rising prospect Khamzat Chimaev next.

The ‘Wolf’ jumped the welterweight rankings after his win over Gilbert Burns, becoming the #3 in the division. UFC President Dana White has hinted at a possible battle between top-ranked Covington and Chimaev.

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Meanwhile, Masvidal can take his time to improve his wrestling skills in order to be prepared for a rematch. UFC has brewed such rivalries in the past and it is likely that these two end up face to face in the Octagon again.

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