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
Barboza vs Mitchell – Round 2
Barboza does well to get back to his feet before the end of the first round.
Hard inside leg kick by Barboza at the start of the second frame.
He throws an outside leg kick, but it’s caught, and Mitchell takes down the veteran.
Mitchell is happy to just tire out Barboza here.
UFC 272
Barboza vs Mitchell – Round 1
Hard inside leg kicks from Barboza early on. He’s backing up, though.
Another leg kick from Barboza. And another. How many can Mitchell take?
Body kick from Mitchell, then he drops Barboza with a straight punch! Wow!
He chases Barboza to the fence, where the Brazilian stands up.
Mitchell trips Barboza! The American is in his opponent’s guard and is trying to posture up and land strikes – punches and elbows.
UFC 272
Next up, 14-0 Bryce Mitchell faces veteran Edson Barboza (22-10) at featherweight!
UFC 272
Kevin Holland def. Alex Oliveira via second-round TKO (ground strikes, 0:38).
UFC 272
Holland vs Oliveira – Round 2
WOW!
Holland drops Oliveira early in the second round with a counter right hook, and he chases the Brazilian to the fence, where he pours punches and hammer fists onto his downed opponent!
Oliveira tries to fire back but is overwhelmed! The fight is waved off!
Holland gets it done on his welterweight debut!
UFC 272
Holland vs Oliveira – Round 1
Hard calf kick by Holland. That appears to have hurt Oliveira. He’s putting weight on his left leg rather gingerly.
Oliveira eats a leg kick but grabs hold of Holland, taking the back and dragging the American to the mat!
The pair roll through and Oliveira keeps hold of Holland, before locking in a rear naked choke with just a few seconds left in the round!
Holland sticks up both of his thumbs as he survives the round!
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