Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 63 marks the return of the ever-polarizing Colby Covington, who has not competed since December 2023.
Whereas it’s unknown how a lot warmth the Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) vs. Joaquin Buckley (20-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) most important occasion at Amalie Area in Tampa, Fla. may have, there’s virtually no query it received’t be Covington’s most intense profession rivalry.
That crown belongs to the “King of Miami,” Jorge Masvidal.
Associates turned mortal enemies, Covington and Masvidal lastly acquired their palms on one another at UFC 272 in March 2022. Covington dominated Masvidal and received the combat by unanimous resolution.
Weeks after, the 2 would meet once more – this time outdoors the cage – when Masvidal punched Covington at a Miami Steak restaurant, resulting in his arrest, costs, and subsequent plea deal.
Forward of UFC on ESPN 63, relive Covington vs. Masvidal within the video above.
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