5 Reasons why Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal should coach TUF 30

#2. Bragging rights for the winning coach

(Left) Jorge Masvidal (Right) Colby Covington

Another reason why Masvidal and Covington should coach TUF 30 is because of the bragging rights involved with having the winning team.

Masvidal and Covington dislike one another so much that they'd likely be a lot more motivated to coach the winning team. The thought of being able to brag about having the best team may be too good to pass up. The winning coach will definitely bring up the TUF results during the press conferences leading up to their eventual fight.

It'd be interesting to see how Masvidal and Covington coach and prepare their respective teams. Both fighters will want the bragging rights of having the winning team. In order to do so, they'll need to get the most out of each fighter. Both Masvidal and Covington had to make changes in their difficult climbs to the top of the UFC welterweight division. Both fighters could use their journey to the UFC as a way to inspire their fighters.

Masvidal changed his approach in fights, which served him well and saw him knockout top contenders. Covington, on the other hand, has admitted that creating a persona is what led to him getting opportunities in the UFC. With the knowledge both fighters have gained during their careers, it'd be intriguing to see who the better coach would be.

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#1. Coaching TUF 30 could lead to a lucrative pay-per-view event

Topping this list of reasons why Masvidal and Covington should coach TUF 30 is because it could lead to a greater pay-lper-view buyrate.

With TUF 30 streaming weekly, it'll add more anticipation for when Masvidal and Covington actually fight in the octagon. There's anticipation for the fight because of personal animosity, but there could be a lot more following TUF 30. Each week would add to the buildup to their fight and could be a lucrative pay-per-view for all involved.

Masvidal and Covington have proven they can sell fights and have been reliable for the UFC in recent high-profile bouts. It's also important to note that the last two UFC pay-per-views at the famous Madison Square Garden were headlined by either Masvidal or Covington.

With Masvidal and Covington's proven track record in Madison Square Garden, coaching TUF 30 could lead to their fight main eventing at the venue. The UFC usually hosts an event at Madison Square Garden in November, so the timing of TUF 30 airing could lead to that.

Regardless, former teammates fighting in familiar territory could be a very lucrative option for the UFC.