Jorge Masvidal Pleads No Contest In Covington Battery Case, No Jail Time

Jorge Masvidal struck a candy take care of the district lawyer prosecuting the Colby Covington case … the retired UFC celebrity pled no contest to misdemeanor battery, and won’t serve a minute behind bars, or on probation, TMZ Sports activities has realized.

On account of the plea settlement, the 2 felonies Jorge confronted have been dropped, aggravated assault and legal mischief, in line with Masvidal’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen.

We’re additionally instructed there’s NOT a stay-away order within the plea.

Masvidal had been dealing with over a decade behind bars.

After all, the incident occurred in March 2022 outdoors of Papi Steak in Miami Seashore … the place Colby was having dinner with the Nelk Boys. When CC left, Masvidal was outdoors ready, and the attack was on.

Covington instructed police Masvidal punched him twice, breaking his tooth, and even inflicting an alleged mind harm.

The battle outdoors the steakhouse got here simply weeks after Colby beat Jorge by unanimous choice at UFC 272 … pitting the previous finest friends-turned-enemies in opposition to each other.