LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Jorge Masvidal of the United States looks on during a UFC 239 Welterweight Bout against Ben Askren of the United States at T-Mobile Arena on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
UFC 272 may have ended, but Colby Covington and massive-deal-getter Jorge Masvidal apparently still have beef.
The latter has been charged with felony battery in connection with an altercation Monday. The victim, who had a tooth knocked out, wasn’t identified. However, Masvidal tagged Covington in a tweet and added, “You talk that s**t, you got to back it up. That’s how my city rolls, man.”
Video from the incident shows Covington, 34, saying: “He’s over here swinging, trying to come at me, and I ran … How would he know I’m here?”
The victim told police that he was sucker-punched twice—in the mouth and the left eye—by Masvidal, 37, whilst walking away from a restaurant prior to 11 p.m. During the attack, Masvidal allegedly said, “You shouldn’t have been talking about my kids.” Similar claims have been made by Masvidal on social media before.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
The victim sustained a fractured left tooth and an abrasion to his left wrist. He was able to ID the fighter, who was wearing a mask, due to his hair, voice, and what could be seen of his face.
After the firings of head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen during the…
The Baltimore Ravens will be looking for a new coach for the first time since…
The Baltimore Ravens lost the game and the division on one missed kick, could they…
Does the star crossed lover still have blank space for one more season, or will…
On March 25, former U.S. Soccer Secretary General Hank Steinbrecher died from complications of degenerative…
After a disastrous 3-14 season, the Las Vegas Raiders will be looking in a new…