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Colby Covington Trashed by Jorge Masvidal After Retirement

2026-06-24 · Colby Covington · Player Focus

Colby Covington Trashed by Jorge Masvidal After Retirement

Colby Covington's retirement from MMA competition has sparked a heated response from Jorge Masvidal, who recently trashed his legacy.

What happened?

Jorge Masvidal did not mince words when reacting to Colby Covington's decision to retire from MMA competition in May. Covington, the former UFC interim welterweight champion, informed the promotion of his decision to retire with a record of 17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC.

Why it matters for Colby Covington

Masvidal and Covington have a long and complicated history, having turned from best friends to enemies, which resulted in a fight in the cage and Covington filing a lawsuit. After Covington defeated Masvidal in a lopsided unanimous decision at UFC 272, "Gamebred" was arrested for attacking Covington outside a restaurant in Miami.

What comes next?

Colby Covington has left the door open for a potential UFC return, but his focus is currently on Real American Freestyle wrestling, where he is 3-0 under their banner. He meets No. 1 UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of RAF 11 on July 18. Masvidal criticized Covington's fighting style, saying he would put all his work and effort into just holding his leg as hard as he could. Covington's legacy is under fire, with Masvidal claiming he'll be forgotten soon. And Masvidal's comments have sparked a heated debate about Covington's impact on the sport. But Covington's fans argue that his achievements in the UFC should not be overlooked. So what's next for Colby Covington, and will he be able to silence his critics? Covington's decision to pursue a career in Real American Freestyle wrestling has raised eyebrows, with some questioning his chances of success. Masvidal's comments have added fuel to the fire, and it remains to be seen how Covington will respond. Colby Covington's record in the UFC stands at 12-5, with notable wins against Masvidal and other top contenders. His retirement from MMA competition has sparked a heated debate about his legacy, and it remains to be seen how he will be remembered.

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