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Despite his lopsided loss to Colby Covington a year ago, Jorge Masvidal is dying to have another go at his former teammate. The 39-year-old recently made an appearance on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ and went ballistic on Covington. Masvidal and Covington have one of the most heated rivalries in the UFC. Their bad blood has spilled out of the cage and onto the streets. ‘Gamebred’ had legal woes to deal with after an alleged assault on Covington outside a steakhouse in Miami.

The pair met in the octagon at UFC 272 to settle their rivalry. However, Covington used his wrestling to dominate Masvidal for 25 minutes. Neither man has competed since then.

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Now, Masvidal is gearing up for his fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. Meanwhile, Covington is likely to fight for the title next. However, Jorge Masvidal has an eye on exacting revenge in the cage.

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He told Joe Rogan, “I didn’t get him that time (at UFC 272), but I promise you: Before my career is over I’m going to f***ing murder Colby in the cage. Legally… In the cage, in the UFC, I’m gonna f***ing snatch his soul one way or another.”

However, the BMF of the UFC did not convince the fans with his talks of vengeance.

Fans troll Jorge Masvidal for the Colby Covington claim

Under an Instagram post highlighting Masvidal’s comments, fans gave the “Street Jesus” a piece of their mind. Many had seen enough from the first fight and did not believe his words. Others warned him to keep his focus entirely on a dangerous contender like Burns.

 

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Following are some of the reactions from the fans:

  • Focus on Gilbert. He’s probably your last fight in the ufc
  • I’d love to believe him but all I see is that 50-45
  • Will proceed to hide in a bush with a mask on and sucker punch away 
  • Love Masvidal but give it a rest dude. Colby beats him 10 out of 10 times
  • If he loses his next fight he’ll never come close to fighting him again
  • You had your chance buddy you were white as a ghost in the 4th round

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  • i just dont see it tbh. ever since he put that BMF belt on it’s been the kiss of death
  • Bro Colby literally used you as a mop for 25 minutes
  • Bro has had two chances. One sanctioned, one in a restaurant lol
  • Last time I checked steakhouses don’t have Octagons
  • Colby isn’t even rent free anymore he’s just straight up squatting in Jorge’s head now

With their respective high-stakes fights, Masvidal and Covington could be on a collision course if they win. There is even a possible scenario where they might rematch for the title.

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Do you think Masvidal and Covington will fight each other in the UFC again? Who are you backing to win if that happens? Let us know in the comments.

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