UFC 272 LIVE results: Masvidal vs Covington stream, fight card and latest updates tonight
Re-live updates from one of the biggest grudge matches in UFC history
Bragging rights went to Colby Covington on Saturday night as he defeated friend-turned-rival Jorge Masvidal in a seismic grudge match in the main event of UFC 272.
Allegations of unpaid coaching fees, debts to loan sharks, poor parenting and more dominated the back and forths between the former roommates and training partners, leading to their clash in a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In the first two rounds, Covington was warned over an eye poke and lost a position due to a low blow, and he also survived a scare later in the fight after being dropped by an overhand right from Masvidal.
The wrestling specialist dominated the majority of the contest, however, taking down his rival numerous times and seeking chokes against the fence throughout. Covington ultimately secured a unanimous-decision win (49-46, 50-44, 50-45) and proceeded to call out another former teammate in Dustin Poirier, who has teased a move up from lightweight. “I just took care of Miami street trash, now it’s time to take care of Louisiana swamp trash,” Covington said, a US flag draped around his shoulders. “Where you at, Dustin Poirier? You said it’s ‘on sight’. I’ll see you soon, you’re next.”
Re-live updates from the UFC 272 prelims, main card and main event, below.
UFC 272
One more prelim bout: Jalin Turner vs Jamie Mullarkey at lightweight!
UFC 272
Marina Rodriguez def. Yan Xiaonan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
A close fight for sure, and many will feel that Xiaonan won that.
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 3
Rodriguez is cut around her right eye. She lands a nice shot, though, and points to the ceiling in celebration.
Sharp left hook from Xiaonan on the counter! She mocks Rodriguez by pointing to the ceiling, too!
Rodriguez with some fierce elbows to her opponent, whose back is against the fence, as the fight comes to an end!
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 3
Rodriguez is on the front foot after some impassioned, constructive criticism from her head coach.
The Brazilian is looking for heavy right overhands and hooks. Though she’s struggling to connect, she is maintaining pressure on Xiaonan at least.
Nice counter right straight from Xiaonan as Rodriguez ducks and throws a wild one-two.
The Brazilian then lands a powerful left hook, however!
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 2
Rodriguez lands a knee in close then, after the pair separate, evades a takedown with a kind of matador motion.
Xiaonan, the bull in this metaphor, crashes into the fence.
Rodriguez grabs hold of her and lands a big right hand as the round ends.
In Xiaonan’s corner, former UFC title challenger Urijah Faber tells the Chinawoman to try to back up Rodriguez again in the final round.
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 2
Rodriguez lands a couple of right hooks as she storms forward with a flurry of punches.
The pair clinch and work their way to the fence, where Xiaonan is able to get Rodriguez to the canvas again.
Xiaonan throws some punches but also works on taking the Brazilian’s back. Rodriguez stands up but is still being controlled here.
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 1
Xiaonan catches a kick and dumps Rodriguez to the mat with just a few seconds left in the round!
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 1
The women trade leg kicks. And again. The pair clinch for a split second and Xiaonan lands an uppercut.
Big pair of hooks from Rodriguez, but we now see a pause in the action as the Brazilian lands an accidental low blow – a knee below the belt, so to speak. Ouch.
A doctor comes in to check on the Chinawoman. She’s okay to continue, however.
UFC 272
Rodriguez vs Xiaonan – Round 1
Xiaonan presses forward early. She’s light on her feet but is winging her shots a little.
She catches Rodriguez with a slick right straight as the Brazilian enters, however!
Rodriguez lands an outside low kick. She’s still being backed up for the most part, though.
UFC 272
Rodriguez is ranked third in the division, Xiaonan is ranked fourth.
The winner of this bout could even get a shot at champion Rose Namajunas next time out...
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