Jorge Masvidal’s next court date is set and he must stay away from Colby Covington.
Masvidal’s arraignment hearing was initially scheduled for April 23 but was pushed back to the 28th. Judge Zachary James set the next court date for May 12. He has also ordered that Masvidal cannot be within 25 feet of Covington and he can’t be within 500 feet of Colby’s residence.
“Gamebred’s” aggravated battery charge has been updated as Covington now alleges that he suffered a brain injury during the alleged attack (via MMAJunkie).
Jorge Masvidal was issued a stay away order from Colby Covington this morning. Masvidal’s team also officially entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf in the courtroom, and plans to file motions to inspect Covington’s watch that was broken during the alleged confrontation.
Jorge Masvidal was issued a stay away order from Colby Covington this morning. Masvidal's team also officially entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf in the courtroom, and plans to file motions to inspect Covington's watch that was broken during the alleged confrontation.
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) April 28, 2022
Jorge Masvidal & Colby Covington: What Happened?
Back in March, Masvidal allegedly attacked Covington outside of a restaurant in Miami Beach. The incident occurred just a few weeks after Covington defeated Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 272.
Masvidal was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a mask and criminal mischief. He was released on $15,000 bail. Masvidal had been booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Masvidal has pleaded not guilty on both charges. It’s been said that Masvidal’s legal team will request a medical evaluation of Covington as well as an inspection to determine whether or not he’s truthful about his Rolex being damaged during the incident.
Stick with Middle Easy for the latest update on the Masvidal-Covington situation.