“This is Jorge’s city brother,” Fresh off UFC 296 title fight loss, Colby Covington gets hassled by fan in Miami

Colby Covington harassed by Jorge Masvidal fan while being at the Miami Heat NBA game. resulting in a heated argument.

“This is Jorge’s city brother,” Fresh off UFC 296 title fight loss, Colby Covington gets hassled by fan in Miami

Colby Covington was harassed by a Jorge Masvidal fan while attending a Miami Heat NBA game (via Marca.com)

Colby Covington got into a heated argument with a Jorge Masvidal fan during a Miami Heat NBA game. This incident comes shortly after his championship fight loss against Leon Edwards. The incident occurred as Covington walked through the stands when a passionate UFC fan approached him, claiming that Miami was Masvidal territory.

The fan intended to get under Covington’s skin and remind him of Masvidal’s powerful influence in Miami. This is what the fan said: 

Hey, this is Jorge's city, brother. This is Jorge's city, 305 Masvidal, Colby goodbye.
A fan to Colby Covington
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In reaction to the fan’s taunts, Covington turned around and participated in a verbal altercation, even giving him the middle finger. The intensity rose as a member of Covington’s entourage entered the argument, trading harsh words with the fervent UFC fan.

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The hostility between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal extends beyond the latest fan confrontation. Given the history of their hostility and Covington’s recent title loss, the fan’s pestering may have triggered a reaction. It serves as a reminder of how intense and occasionally explosive fan interactions in combat sports can be, especially when emotions are high.

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The long-standing rivalry between friends turned enemies Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal

Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal are bitter enemies who were once close friends. Covington and Masvidal’s connection began when Covington chose to pursue professional mixed martial arts after college. Both fighters trained at American Top Team in South Florida, with Masvidal’s old headquarters serving as a common ground.

The story of how best friends turned bitter enemies
The story of how best friends turned bitter enemies (via ESPN India)

Initially, their bond was strong enough to train together daily, and even lived in the same flat. However, Covington believed that the connection became one-sided, with Masvidal reportedly using him for wrestling advice without reciprocating his support for Covington’s profession.

The turning moment occurred in 2017 when both fighters fought submission expert Demian Maia. After Masvidal lost a split decision against Maia, Covington took advantage of the chance and defeated Maia by unanimous decision. Covington feels that the attention and media publicity he received following his victory damaged their bond.

According to Masvidal, the breaking point came when Covington reportedly failed to pay coach Mike Brown. This was, according to Masvidal, the ultimate betrayal. Masvidal’s story contradicts that of Covington’s. However, it must be noted that Covington switched teams after their friendship fell from grace.

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