KHABIB NURMAGMEDOV told UFC stars not to fight Colby Covington following Jorge Masvidal’s arrest.
Masvidal was charged with aggravated battery as well as criminal mischief after an alleged attack on Covington in a Miami steakhouse.
Colby Covington was allegedly involved in a scrap with Jorge Masvidal
It happened in the same month that the best friend-turned-enemy pair headlined UFC 272 Las Vegas together. Covington won by points.
Footage showed Masvidal running into jail after Covington called the police. His actions were criticized by Khabib, UFC legend.
Nurmagomedov tweeted that "If you're stronger than someone in octagon it doesn't mean you can insult his children."
"No one should insult the family of another." After you've taken this route, be prepared to back it up.
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"You were attacked and beaten by a professional fighter the same size as you, and you press charges against him to police.
"I believe all welterweights should reject Colby. Just don't accept fights. It will likely significantly affect (sic) him as well as all fighters who even consider insulting their families. He is provoking fighters to search for someone to deal with him in the restaurant."
Conor McGregor and Nurmagomedov were in a similar fight in 2018. Conor called Nurmagomedov his father a "quivering coward" before they fought.
Khabib won McGregor's race and his father, Abdulmanap, died three years later at the age of 57.
Masvidal was released on bond at $15,000 (PS11,000.300).
According to MMA Fighting Masvidal could face up to 15 Years in prison or a $10,000 fine if he is convicted of the current charges.
In addition to jail time, criminal mischief can result in fines and/or imprisonment.
Covington was out with Nelk Boys, a popular YouTube channel, at the Papi Steak Restaurant when the alleged incident took place.
Police responded to the call and reported that the victim, now identified as Covington, told authorities that he left the restaurant after the attacker attacked him.
Covington is said have suffered a broken tooth and a bruising on his wrist as a result of the alleged assault.
According to his sources, he identified Masvidal his attacker and claimed that his rival shouted "You shouldn’t have been talking about me kids" during the altercation.
Covington called Masvidal, on multiple occasions, a 'deadbeat father' during the build-up to their pay-per view grudge match.
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Masvidal broke his silence online by saying in a video, "Call it the show your face challenge. What's up? I'm from Dade County."
"You can't talk this s***, you have to back it up. This is how my city rolls.
