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: Covington def. Masvidal
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Colby Covington controls Jorge Masvidal in grudge match at UFC 272
Covington secured a unanimous-decision win against his friend-turned-rival in the main event of UFC 272
UFC 272: Covington def. Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal labelled friend-turned-rival Colby Covington a “b***h” and “coward” after losing to his fellow American in the main event of UFC 272 on Saturday.
In one of the biggest grudge matches in UFC history, Covington outwrestled his former teammate to secure a unanimous-decision win – 49-46, 50-44, 50-45 – at a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Masvidal and Covington traded antagonistic words in the Octagon as they awaited the judges’ scorecards, while security guards entered the ring to keep the rivals apart.
“I wrestled like s***,” said Masvidal, 37, in a post-fight press conference. “That first takedown I gave up, he took my back, he rode me pretty good.
“I felt like on the feet I definitely did more damage. I didn’t pounce after I dropped him [in the fourth round]. I thought he was gonna shoot [for a takedown], I was thinking of the wrong s***.”
More from Masvidal here:
Jorge Masvidal reacts to defeat by bitter rival Colby Covington at UFC 272
Masvidal was on the wrong end of a unanimous decision against his former friend and teammate
UFC 272: Covington def. Masvidal
Covington: “I just took care of Miami street trash, now it’s time to take care of Louisiana swamp trash. Where you at, Dustin Poirier?
“You said it’s ‘on sight’. I’ll see you soon, you’re next.”
Masvidal: “I was off-beat with the wrestling, I needed to wrestle harder. Sorry to my kids, they’re the only people I want to say sorry to. My wrestling was flat.
“I was off today, flat-footed.”
UFC 272: Covington def. Masvidal
Colby Covington def. Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-44, 50-45).
UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal
Security guards are in the ring to ensure there’s no more fighting tonight...
UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal
Round 5
Covington is approaching 10 minutes of control time in this fight.
He’s landing punches and intermittently looking for a choke. He just can’t quite get it locked in.
Covington ends the fight on top of Masvidal, then taunts his former friend.
UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal
Round 5
Covington puts together a decent combination up top before grabbing Masvidal.
He controls “Gamebred” against the fence, dragging him to the mat any time Masvidal tries to stand.
Covington is looking for opportunities to take Masvidal’s back.
UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal
Round 4
Covington shoots for a takedown from a long way out. Masvidal reads it and shrugs off the attempt.
The pair are closer to the fence now, though, and Covington gets back to work grappling.
Masvidal creates space again but is almost caught with an uppercut. He eats a left hook from Covington.
Covington starts to pour on punches as Masvidal ducks with his back against the fence! Lots landing for Covington, but Masvidal smiles and sticks out his tongue.
Body kick and leg kick by Masvidal, who then DROPS Covington to a knee with a well-timed overhand right!
Covington laughs it off but needs to be careful here! He circles away, allowing himself time to recover.
A good round for Covington, but a big moment for Masvidal.
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