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
It’s time for the MAIN EVENT!
One of the biggest grudge matches in UFC history...
Colby Covington (16-3) vs Jorge Masvidal (35-15).
Close friends turned bitter rivals.
UFC 272
Rafael dos Anjos def. Renato Moicano via unanimous decision (49-45, 49-44, 50-44).
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 5
Moicano somehow ends the round with an impressive spell, landing hooks and uppercuts!
Wow. What heart.
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 5
Head kick from Dos Anjos, who then lands a terrific double-leg takedown.
Moicano uses his legs to keep RDA at bay before standing.
Uppercut from Moicano! Nice sprawl to deny Dos Anjos a takedown, too!
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 5
Moicano’s corner should stop this fight.
Referee Marc Goddard is talking to the doctor about stopping it.
He tells Moicano: “You’ve got 30 seconds to turn this around.”
The final round begins.
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 4
Brutal elbows from Dos Anjos on top... Ouch.
Somehow Moicano gets to his feet. Unbelievable.
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 4
Moicano’s left eye is badly bruised and swollen. He’s allowed to continue for now, though.
Fierce right straight from Moicano! Then a right hook!
But RDA times another takedown well to halt his compatriot’s momentum...
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 3
Body kick by Dos Anjos. Terrific head movement from the former champion and he lands a clean left straight.
Moicano comes back with a decent combination upstairs, but Dos Anjos returns fire with a head kick that’s partially blocked.
Moicano beckons his compatriot on but gets dropped by a head kick!
RDA follows Moicano to the mat and gets into his guard, where he throws brutal punches!
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Round 2
Stiff jab from Moicano. RDA with a knee to the body as the pair briefly clinch.
Dos Anjos tries for a single-leg takedown, but Moicano is able to shake his leg free.
Left straight from RDA lands up top! Moicano returns fire with a right straight!
Left hook connects for Dos Anjos. He gets a hold of Moicano and drags him down against the fence!
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