The protracted rivalry between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal has once again found its way into the courtroom.
Once close allies who trained together at American Top Team for nearly a decade, Covington and Masvidal saw their bond deteriorate as their careers progressed. Ego and deep-seated resentment transformed their friendship into one of the UFC’s most bitter feuds.
This animosity eventually culminated in a clash inside the Octagon at UFC 272, where Covington, known as “Chaos,” secured a decisive unanimous decision victory over his former teammate.
Many anticipated the animosity would subside after their cage encounter, but the feud only intensified. Just weeks following their fight, Masvidal, dubbed “Gamebred,” ambushed Covington outside Papi Steak in Miami Beach as Covington was leaving the restaurant. This incident led to Masvidal facing serious legal charges, including aggravated battery and criminal mischief.
Following a series of court proceedings, the case against the former BMF titleholder concluded in November 2023 when he pleaded guilty to the charges. Masvidal was sentenced to time already served and ordered to cover the legal costs associated with the case. Despite the severity of the charges, which carried a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, Masvidal avoided any additional jail time.
Now, in April 2026, Colby Covington has initiated new legal action against Jorge Masvidal, continuing the fallout from the 2022 attack.
Covington Seeks Over $50,000 in Damages from Masvidal for 2022 Miami Assault
On March 23, Colby Covington formally filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County, targeting Jorge Masvidal and seeking more than $50,000 in damages related to the 2022 steakhouse incident.
Court filings from Covington’s legal team assert that his decisive victory over Masvidal at UFC 272 enraged the Miami native. The filings also highlight Masvidal’s post-fight interview threat: “if I see him out in the streets, I’m going to give him everything I got to break his f*cking jaw.”
Covington’s attorneys argue in the lawsuit that Masvidal’s attack was deliberate and intended to inflict severe harm. They claim that “Chaos” sustained both head and physical injuries as a result of the incident, and that his Rolex watch was damaged by approximately $15,000.
Colby Covington has requested a jury trial, though a specific court date has not yet been scheduled following the filing of the lawsuit.