Published 18:05 IST, December 22nd 2019

Jorge Masvidal glad to see Colby Covington's jaw break, vows to 'baptize' Conor McGregor

Jorge Masvidal is glad that arch-rival Colby Covington got his jaw broken by Kamaru Usman and added that he will baptize Conor McGregor next. Watch the video.

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Christmas came early for UFC's BMF champion Jorge Masvidal as former friend-turned-foe Colby Covington got beaten, battered and bruised at hands of ' Nigerian Nightmare' Kamaru Usman at  main event of UFC 245. In an interview with Jim Rome, Masvidal stated that even though he personally wanted to hurt Colby Covington, he is still happy that outspoken one got his jaw broken because he feels Colby Covington deserved it.

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It was just over a year ago that Jorge Masvidal cornered his longtime friend and training partner Colby Covington in his fight against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 225 for interim title. Since n, two have h b blood with Masvidal dishing out some heavy dirt on Colby Covington for allegedly robbing ir coach. Both sides have been tring vicious insults and taunts.

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UFC News: What is next for Jorge Masvidal?

Jorge Masvidal recently confirmed that he has his sights set on reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman but before he goes for title, he wants to 'baptize' Cor McGregor. He stated that he h a long journey spanning over 16 years. Masvidal ded that he wishes to be rewarded handsomely in sport so fight that gets biggest zeroes attached to it could be fight that he takes. He furr stated that what world is looking for at moment is for Cor McGregor to suffer and get chastised for some of things that he has done in public. He guaranteed that everyone will feel sorry for him after that fight happens. Jorge Masvidal furr ded that fans will forgive him after fight and that his baptisms are going to be a little extra for McGregor. 

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Jorge Masvidal's latest interview

While re is still official word on who will be Jorge Masvidal's next opponent, Cor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to c on January 18, 2020 as  UFC 246 heliner against Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout at Las Vegas.

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16:59 IST, December 22nd 2019