J. Masvidal (photo) provokes C. Covington backstage at a press conference for the UFC 272. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube Jorge masvidal
Star of UFC 272, Jorge masvidal is confident of a victory against his former best friend this Saturday (5). Famous for his aggressiveness, the welterweight (up to 77kg) registered a challenge to Colby covington behind the scenes of the controversial press conference held last Thursday (3). On that occasion, the fighter 'warmed up his knee' and suggested that he could repeat his historic knockout for the company this weekend.
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In the images (see below), Masvidal appears touching his knee, as if warning Covington of what could happen. The athletes were separated by bars and at a safe distance.
Two-time challenger for the welterweight belt, Jorge made reference to one of his greatest moments as a professional in MMA. In 2019, the fighter shocked the world by brutalizing Ben Askren with a flying knee and erasing his opponent just five seconds into the fight. The episode represented the fastest knockout in UFC history.
This weekend, Masvidal will experience a new important episode in his career in Ultimate. Although there is no belt at stake, the fighter will step into the octagon to resolve his differences with his confessed rival, Colby covington.
Today, public enemies, the fighters once had a great relationship. In the past, the fighters were teammates (American Top Team), trained and even lived together, considering themselves, at one point, best friends.
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