Jorge Masvidal isn’t satisfied that Colby Covington would be the subsequent man to problem Leon Edwards.
Regardless of Covington’s lack of exercise within the final yr and an unimpressive report of 2-2 in his final 4 outings, Dana White appears satisfied that ‘Chaos’ is probably the most logical alternative for a welterweight title alternative. The UFC president doubled down on that perception throughout his look on the UFC San Antonio post-fight press occasion, however ‘Gamebred’ sees issues going very in another way.
Addressing White’s insistence that Colby Covington is the highest contender, Jorge Masvidal believes these plans will change ought to he handle enterprise on April 8 towards Gilbert Burns.
“I really like Dana, however Dana says plenty of issues,” Jorge Masvidal instructed Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. “Historical past says one factor. Whoever makes probably the most noise after they combat… Whoever f*cking sells probably the most pay-per-views. Whoever followers wish to see on the finish of the day, that’s who’ll get the title shot, and on high of it, as I recall, champions have all the time referred to as the shot and Colby is simply the champion of calling the cops, that c*ck sucking b*tch p*ssy a** motherf*cker.
“I’m simply gonna proceed to do me. I’m gonna go on the market and break f*ckin’ Gilbert Burns’ face after which Leon’s gonna name my title out after which I’m gonna go combat Leon for this belt and that’s it. Colby can simply go sit within the time-out field till they name his a** to combat me once more.”
At UFC 287, Jorge Masvidal will return for a high-stakes matchup with No. 5 ranked contender Gilbert Burns. If Masvidal manages to get his hand raised, it will set the stage for a showdown greater than three years within the making with Leon Edwards.
Jorge Masvidal Says His Enterprise With Colby Covington is Far From Over
With a win over Gilbert Burns subsequent month, Jorge Masvidal believes the chips will start to fall into place, finally main him to a different alternative to match up together with his former buddy turned bitter rival contained in the Octagon. Presently, Masvidal is embroiled in a court docket case scheduled to renew in Might after the Miami native allegedly attacked Colby Covington exterior of a Miami steakhouse. Per reviews, ‘Chaos’ suffered a chipped tooth, an abrasion on his wrist, and a mind damage.
Unable to debate in nice element, ‘Gamebred’ briefly spoke concerning the alleged assault because the so-called accidents that Covington reportedly sustained.
“Colby was saying he had a mind damage and this mind damage was allegedly due to me,” Masvisal mentioned. “So it’s simply humorous to me, all this bullsh*t, and he was simply making an attempt to sue me after, saying quite a few issues like if he’d seen me within the streets he’d f*ckin’ depart me in a puddle of my very own blood and all this sh*t on a podcast heard by over two million folks. This man’s delusional bro. This man’s happening saying one factor and does the exact opposite so I don’t assume something of this man. There’s no one on this sport I firmly dislike, however him. He’s not my cup of tea.”
Jorge Masvidal did have a chance to legally beat up Covington when the pair met contained in the Octagon at UFC 272 final yr. ‘Chaos’ relied on his wrestling to attain a unanimous determination victory, but when ‘Gamebred’ will get his means, they’ll run it again earlier than it’s all mentioned and carried out.
“I’ll let you know this a lot, after we get within the cage once more, I’m gonna kill his a** legally. I’ve been coaching for the reason that second that combat was carried out. Making ready for him and people wrestling-type f*cks,” Masvidal concluded.
