C. Covington (left) defeated J. Masvidal (right) in the UFC 272. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former UFC lightweight champion (70,3 kg), Khabib Nurmagomedov came out in defense of Jorge masvidal after the fighter's recent arrest, who was detained after attacking rival Colby Covington in a restaurant in Miami, United States. “Gamebred” faces two counts of aggravated assault resulting in great bodily injury and criminal damage.
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For Khabib Nurmagomedov, However, Colby covington got what he deserved after “crossing the line” and insulting his children Jorge masvidal, a reason given by “Gamebred” for attacking his former training partner and current rival. The Russian even proposed a boycott by UFC welterweights (up to 77 kg) against Covington.
“If you're stronger than someone inside the octagon, that doesn't mean you can insult their children. Once you cross that line, you have to be ready for the consequences. You were attacked by a professional wrestler, which you are, your size, and you're going to report him to the police? I think all welterweights should refuse to fight Colby, not accept fights against him, leave him alone without fighting. It will probably affect him and all fighters who think about insulting families, who provoke fighters to look for them in restaurants to deal with them,” Khabib declared on social media.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is no stranger to confusion with rivals. The former lightweight champion was suspended after a widespread fight with Conor McGregor after the fight ended at UFC 229, in 2018.
the attack of Jorge masvidal a Colby covington comes about two weeks after the two faced each other in the main event of UFC 272, in the beginning of the month. On that occasion, Covington beat Masvidal by unanimous decision from the judges after five warm rounds.
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