Colby Covington Doesn’t Think ’50-50 Fighter’ Jorge Masvidal Deserves Title Shot

Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal are no longer training with one another, as the American Top Team (ATT) teammates are currently both in the top five of the UFC welterweight rankings.

Covington will be taking on Robbie Lawler this weekend at UFC Newark. Should he win, he’s likely next in line for a title shot. However, Masvidal is coming off of two back-to-back vicious knockout wins and is in the title conversation as well. Speaking to MMA Junkie recently, Covington said he doesn’t think his friend and training partner has earned a title opportunity.

“Chaos” called Masvidal a “50-50 fighter,” and said he doesn’t think a Masvidal title shot makes sense.

“Look at his resume; look at mine. He’s on a two-fight win streak,” Covington said. “He’s 2-2 in his last four fights, so you’re going to give a 50-50 fighter a title shot? That doesn’t really make a lot of sense.”

The former interim welterweight champion is still good friends with Masvidal but believes the pecking order between the two is clear. He is Batman, and Masvidal is his Robin.

“We are one of the greatest duos in MMA history,” Covington said. “We’re the Batman and Robin of MMA right now. Of course, I’m Batman, and he’s Robin, but it’s a dynamic duo, and we’re doing great things in the sport. But he’s going to sit back while I get my undisputed title shot.”

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