Former UFC light-weight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has cautioned fighters to refuse to battle with Colby Covington following his current altercation with Jorge Masvidal in Miami.
‘Chaos’ was out having dinner with the Nelk Boys and social media star Bob Menery on the Papi Steak restaurant in Miami when Masvidal was tipped off on his whereabouts. ‘Gamebred’ proceeded to attend for the welterweight prime contender outdoors the restaurant carrying a surgical masks and hoodie. He sucker-punched Covington together with 4 to 5 males.
Masvidal was arrested after the altercation that left Covington with a damaged tooth and broken Rolex. ‘Gamebred’ didn’t take too kindly to Covington’s many provocations within the build-up of the battle and it was clear that their rivalry was removed from over after Covington dominated Masvidal within the octagon for a unanimous choice win at UFC 272.
In a joint ESPN interview with Stephen A Smith, Covington stated: “He’s a deadbeat dad – the one life-altering harm he’s doing is to his youngsters. He doesn’t discuss to his youngsters. He’s a deadbeat man. He’s a no one, he’s a prison.” (h/t Mirror)
Now, the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov shared his ideas after the incident and instructed fellow welterweight fighters to boycott Colby Covington in an effort to let him know his model of trash-talking will not be tolerated.
‘The Eagle’ proved to be a really respectful fighter who doesn’t promote trash-talking. His inclination to place his ethical values to the forefront instantly conflict with Covington’s technique of crossing the road the place he has criticized fighters’ tradition, nation, and even concerned youngsters.
Taking to Twitter, Nurmagomedov commented:
Is Khabib Nurmagomedov proper to recommend a boycott?
Khabib Nurmagomedov was just lately inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame headlining the category of 2022. Whereas there’s no controversy concerning his induction, his feedback on the scenario might rub off some individuals the unsuitable manner. Many fighters will agree with the Dagestani legend’s tackle trash-talking and the significance of respect within the sport.
Nevertheless, many will disagree with him as effectively. UFC is a enterprise on the finish of the day and promotion is part of it. It’s onerous to disclaim the position of trash-talking within the rise of fame for fighters akin to Conor McGregor or Colby Covington. Nurmagomedov doesn’t agree with their type of promotion, and there may be an argument to be made for the place of distasteful feedback.
Covington has beforehand stated some unfavorable issues about Nurmagomedov. In an interview with MMA Junkie again in 2019, ‘Chaos’ known as him a “sheep lover” earlier than following up with one other tweet responding to PETA’s considerations over Nurmagomedov wrestling a bear: “In the event that they assume wrestling bears is dangerous, wait ’til PETA finds out what he does with the sheep!”
Do you assume fighters ought to take heed to Khabib Nurmagomedov and boycott Colby Covington?
