Jorge Masvidal (UFC)
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal welcomes the idea of a future fight between him and Gilbert Burns
Brazilian welterweight Gilbert Burns has been riding high on the momentum he garnered in his epic slugfest against fellow title contender, Khamzat Chimaev. Although Burns lost the fight by decision, he still won the hearts of all the fans, who saw a different side of him throughout the fight week.
He has been using this impulse and incitement to call out the biggest names in the game, now that he is in that position and conversation. He has called out Nate Diaz and BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, probably chasing a blockbuster fight and huge payday.
He posted a picture of them on Twitter with the caption,‘ 👀👀👀👀 @GamebredFighter‘
Masvidal who has been on a losing skid, and downward spiral, would benefit greatly with a win over some top-ranked competition, while trouble outside the octagon continue to mount and boil for him. He responded to the tweet by saying, ‘Sounds good to me. Let’s see’
The biggest news last month in combat sports was when Jorge Masvidal attacked his nemesis, Colby Covington, at a restaurant in Miami. ‘Gamebred’ has since been arrested, released, and in legal turmoil.
Masvidal appeared at the session with his legal team via Zoom and made a verbal plea of not guilty for Judge Zachary L. James at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami on Thursday morning.
The 37-year-old faces two separate felony charges related to the alleged attack against Covington. The grave situation in the charge is aggravated battery, which according to court documents states Masvidal struck Covington with a deadly weapon that caused great bodily injury. Colby released a statement describing the attack as a “brain injury.”
Masvidal along with his entourage attacked Covington from behind at Papi Steak House in Miami, covered in a hoodie and wearing a mask. Colby immediately called the cops, and, Masvidal was arrested.
Masvidal is also facing a felony criminal mischief charge after Covington told police that $15,000 worth of damage was done to a $90,000 Rolex that he was wearing during the altercation. In Florida, criminal mischief with damages over $1,000 is considered a third-degree felony. “Gamebred” was arrested a couple of days later, was released on $15,000 bond, and entered a written plea of not guilty, along with a demand for a trial by jury.
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