Covington Files Civil Suit Against Masvidal

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Covington Files Civil Suit Against Masvidal

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Apr 3, 2026 8:21 AM ET

Legal filings confirmed that Colby Covington has initiated a civil lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal, seeking damages for an altercation that occurred over four years ago.

The litigation centers on the events of March 21, 2022, when Masvidal reportedly confronted Covington outside Papi Steak in Miami Beach. This incident took place shortly after Covington secured a unanimous decision victory over Masvidal at UFC 272. While the criminal proceedings concluded in 2023 with Masvidal pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge, Covington is now pursuing a separate civil case.

Covington’s legal representatives are pushing for a jury trial in Miami-Dade County, seeking a total payout exceeding $100,000. The lawsuit details a variety of physical, emotional, and financial grievances:

Category	Details
Neurological and Dental Damage	The suit alleges that the assault resulted in a “brain injury” and a fractured tooth
Property Loss	A specific claim of $15,000 has been filed to cover the restoration of Covington’s Rolex watch
Psychological Distress	The filing introduces the concept of “loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life”
Economics	Covington contends that the physical after-effects of the encounter directly impacted his “ability to earn money” as a professional athlete