Retired UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal goes to trial … finally.
“Gamebred” is predicted to reply for his position within the alleged Colby Covington avenue assault, which happened outdoors a Miami steakhouse again in March 2022. That stated, the two-time UFC title challenger in all probability received’t see the within of a courtroom till early November following Wednesday’s continuance.
It seems each side want further time to scour by means of Covington’s medical data, in response to MMA Junkie.
Masvidal, who was soundly defeated by Covington within the UFC 272 most important occasion, pleaded not responsible to prices of aggravated battery and prison mischief and was launched on $15,000 bond. The protection claims “Chaos” suffered a damaged tooth, in addition to harm to his fancy-shmancy watch throughout the assault.
If convicted, Masvidal might withstand 15 years in jail and/or a $10,000 tremendous.
“Gamebred” returned to the cage at UFC 287 again in April however dropped a choice to fellow welterweight Gilbert Burns, prompting his retirement from MMA. As for Covington, 35, he’s remained inactive since UFC 272 however is predicted to return in opposition to 170-pound champion Leon Edwards sooner or later later this 12 months.
