Legal tensions between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal have resurfaced years after their heated fallout, with the latest chapter now unfolding in civil court.
As per recent reports, the former UFC interim welterweight champion filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County last month seeking damages exceeding $50,000 in connection with the incident. Court records also indicate that the total compensation sought could exceed $100,000.
The latest development stems from events that unfolded after their bout at UFC 272 in March 2022, where Covington secured a clear unanimous decision victory. In the aftermath of that fight, Masvidal made a public statement saying, “If I see him out in the streets, I’m going to give him everything I got to break his f**king jaw.”
Less than three weeks later, the situation escalated outside Papi Steak. According to the lawsuit, Covington was leaving the venue when the former BMF champion approached and struck him without warning, triggering a physical altercation.
The incident led to criminal proceedings, which concluded in November 2023 when “Gamebred” entered a guilty plea. He was sentenced to time already served and ordered to pay the associated legal costs, avoiding additional jail time despite the seriousness of the charges.
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In the civil filing, “Chaos” claims he sustained physical injuries as a result of the attack and points to ongoing effects linked to the incident. The lawsuit also cites property damage, including a Rolex watch valued at around $15,000.
His legal team argues that the attack was deliberate and intended to cause damage and is seeking compensation for medical expenses, losses, and other applicable damages under the law.
Covington has requested a jury trial in this case. As of now, no court date has been scheduled, meaning the dispute between the former teammates from American Top Team continues to unfold through legal proceedings.
