UFC star Jorge Masvidal has been arrested and charged in Miami
(Picture: Miami Beach Police)UFC star Jorge Masvidal has been arrested and charged following an alleged attack on rival fighter Colby Covington.
The Miami Beach Police confirmed on Thursday that Masvidal had been arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a mask and felony criminal mischief after an incident that allegedly occurred outside a steakhouse in Florida on Monday night.
In the subsequent arrest report made public by police, in which the complainant’s name is redacted, Masvidal is accused of striking the victim with a “closed fist to his mouth and eye”.
The report further states that the victim suffered a broken tooth, as well as $15,000 worth of damage to a $90,000 Rolex.
Masvidal is also said to have sustained an injury to his right hand/knuckles that required stitches.
ARREST: MBPD Detectives have arrested and charged Jorge Masvidal with:
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 24, 2022
- Aggravated Battery w/Mask
- Felony Criminal Mischief
See reports and booking photo below for more details. pic.twitter.com/OkW6LbZQHn
According to the police report, the victim stated that Masvidal said during the alleged attack: “You shouldn’t have been talking about my kids.”
On Tuesday, Masvidal tweeted: “Good morning to everyone except those that think talking about someone’s kids is cool.”
Former close friends and training partners turned bitter rivals, welterweight duo Masvidal and Covington recently fought in the main event at UFC 272 in Las Vegas on March 5.
Covington dominated the majority of the five-round non-title fight at T-Mobile Arena, going on to earn a comfortable decision victory.
