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Jorge Masvidal welcomes Colby Covington rematch in UFC return, accusses him of ‘Snorting away’ talent

Former two-time welterweight championship challenger, Jorge Masvidal has welcomed the chance to take on Colby Covington in a future rematch upon his expected return to the UFC — accusing the former interim gold holder of drug use to boot.

Masvidal, a former two-time title challenger at 170lbs, managed to scoop the inaugural symbolic BMF championship back in 2019.

Jorge Masvidal calls for return fight with UFC star Leon Edwards: 'I'm willing to prove how fragile he is'
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And departing the Octagon back in 2023, Miami veteran, Masvidal suffered his fourth consecutive loss in the form of a one-sided unanimous decision to fellow stalwart contender, Gilbert Burns in his native Florida.