Covington says Masvidal will run away from fight against Usman: 'He will ask for a lot of money'

C. Covington (photo) states that J. Masvidal will not face K. Usman. (Photo: ColbyCovMMA Twitter Reproduction)

The former challenger for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.), Colby covington he once again provoked his former friend and teammate, Jorge masvidal. According to the North American, Jorge, who has a verbal agreement to face the champion Kamaru Usman, does not intend to make the confrontation official and prefers to face Conor McGregor at your next appointment. The statement was made to ‘MMA Fighting’.

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“To be honest, I’m going to reveal it now. Let people know. Let Dana (White) and everyone in this interview know that the ‘Street Judas’ (Jorge masvidal) will not face Kamaru Usman. He’s going to raise his price (to fight),” Colby said.

The 'loudmouth' explained the information by saying that Masvidal intends to carry out a confrontation that would bring more profit to his pocket. According to the North American, Jorge intends to face Conor McGregor, who recently returned to the Octagon and played at welterweight.

“He (Jorge) will try and wait to fight Conor McGregor, the little Irish elf. (Masvidal) will think he is more valuable and will wait Conor McGregor or even a rematch against Nate diaz,” declared Covington.

Thinking this way, Colby stated that he intends to return to the octagon in ‘International Fight Week’, in July. This, however, is the date that the UFC president, Dana White, confirmed that he intends to hold the confrontation between Masvidal and Usman for the linear title of the category.

Covington hasn't fought since the tough setback to Kamaru, on December 14, for UFC 245. The athlete is reportedly recovering from a fractured jaw, an injury that the fighter denies.