The “Real World Police” YouTube channel uploaded video of the night Masvidal (35-16, 12-9 UFC) spent at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Miami police arrested and interrogated “Gamebred” a day after his alleged altercation with former teammate-turned-bitter-rival Colby Covington on March 22. Allegedly, Masvidal assaulted the former UFC interim champion outside of the Papi Steak Restaurant in Miami, provoking a fractured tooth and an abrasion on Covington’s wrist. Masvidal and Covington collided in the UFC 272 headliner on March 6, resulting in a unanimous decision victory for “Chaos.”
Masvidal was charged with aggravated battery and criminal mischief; he pleaded not guilty and will stand trial in 2023. His felonies are punishable by up to 15 years in prison as well as a $10,000 fine.