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UFC star Jorge Masvidal came to shield the UFC commentator Jon Anik, who was on the receiving end of alarming threats by Colby Covington. Notably, ‘Chaos’, who shares a rotten dynamic with Belal Muhammad, turned his attention to the UFC personnel after he spitted harsh words to ‘Remember The Name’. The equation between the #2 ranked Welterweight, and the commentator turned sour after he stood on the scales as a backup fighter for the headliner at UFC 286. While the former ESPN anchor sympathized with Muhammad over his crooked luck, his comments didn’t sit well with Covington. As a result, he unleashed a flurry of degrading comments along with death threats.
Amidst this tumult, ‘Gamebred’ came to the MMA commentator’s aid and openly challenged his friend-turned-foe to trigger action. The 38-year-old took to his Instagram handle as he issued a stern warning to Colby Covington.
Jorge Masvidal announces he has Jon Anik’s back
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The Miami-born, who squares off against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287, issued words of assurance to the American commentator in the message. Also, he expressed certainty over the lack of action on part of his former training partner.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 12: Jorge Masvidal battles Kamaru Usman in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Thus, he wrote, “@jon_anik Don’t worry brother. U know I got ur back. f*ck what this clown says. he ain’t come out his till they flew him to England.”
Following this, the American Top Team product strictly announced, “@colbycovmma do something b*tch. I dare you”
Earlier, the 17-3 record holder and next in line to the title shot, called his shot at Belal Muhammad. After labeling him as ‘racist’ and accusing him of discrimination, the MMA Masters representative questioned Anik’s impartiality.
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Colby Covington’s previous life-threatening comments to Anik
Subsequently, in the ghastly interview with MMA Fighting, the welterweight fighter asked Anik to drop his mic and instead assume cheerleading duties.
In addition, he said, “And Jon Anik, dude, I don’t want your kids to grow up without a dad. Just realize you live in Boca. I live in Miami motherf*cker, you’re not too far from me, so you better shut your f***ing mouth.”
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What do you think of these statements by UFC star Jorge Masvidal regarding his rival Colby Covington? Do you believe ‘Chaos’ issued hollow threats to Jon Anik? Let us know in the comments below.
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