Colby Covington Retires, Jorge Masvidal Trashes Legacy

Colby Covington's recent retirement from MMA competition has sparked a heated reaction from Jorge Masvidal. On May, Covington informed the UFC of his decision to retire, ending his 12-5 run in the promotion.

Jorge Masvidal did not mince words when reacting to Colby Covington's retirement, trashing his legacy and calling him out for his fighting style.

Masvidal and Covington have a long and tumultuous history, having gone from best friends to enemies, which resulted in a lawsuit and a fight in the cage. After Covington defeated Masvidal at UFC 272, Masvidal was arrested for attacking Covington outside a restaurant in Miami.

Colby Covington's legacy is a topic of debate, with some arguing that his resume is worthy of the UFC Hall of Fame. However, Masvidal disagrees, saying that Covington's fighting style was lame and that he would be forgotten soon.

Covington has left the door open for a potential UFC return, but for now, his focus is on Real American Freestyle wrestling, where he is 3-0. He is set to face No. 1 UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of RAF 11 on July 18.

Colby Covington's future in the UFC is uncertain, but one thing is clear: his legacy will continue to be debated. With Masvidal's recent comments, it's clear that Covington's retirement has not ended the feud between the two fighters.

Jon Anik has also weighed in on Covington's UFC Hall of Fame chances, saying that his inactivity could hurt his chances. However, Covington remains confident that his resume is worthy of the Hall of Fame.

Covington's focus on Real American Freestyle wrestling has been successful so far, with a 3-0 record under their banner. His upcoming fight against Tsarukyan will be a test of his skills and a chance to prove himself in a new promotion.

The feud between Masvidal and Covington is far from over, with both fighters continuing to exchange blows in the media. As Covington navigates his post-UFC career, he will have to contend with the criticism of his former rival