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.
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Serghei Spivac takes on Greg Hardy in a heavyweight bout to kick off the main card.
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The results so far tonight, as we wait for the main card to begin:
Prelims
Jalin Turner def. Jamie Mullarkey via second-round TKO (punches, 0:46)
Marina Rodriguez def. Yan Xiaonan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Nicolae Negumereanu def. Kennedy Nzechukwu via split decision (27-29, 29-27, 29-27)
Maryna Moroz def. Mariya Agapova via second-round submission (arm-triangle choke, 3:27)
Early prelims
Umar Nurmagomedov def. Brian Kelleher via first-round submission (rear naked choke, 3:15)
Tim Elliott def. Tagir Ulanbekov via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ludovit Klein def. Devonte Smith via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Dustin Jacoby def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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That’s Turner’s fourth straight stoppage win. A slick display of striking from start to finish tonight.
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Jalin Turner def. Jamie Mullarkey via second-round TKO (punches, 0:46).
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Turner vs Mullarkey – Round 2
Turner with a counter knee as Mullarkey ducks to throw a punch, then the American throws a body kick.
Wow! A sharp, short right hook sends Mullarkey down to the canvas, and the Australian shells up against the fence!
Turner pours on punches and the fight is stopped!
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Turner vs Mullarkey – Round 1
This is turning into a war, with both men landing multiple punches in quick succession now, though Turner’s shots seem to be doing more damage!
He’s caught with a head kick but seems unfazed and manages to take down Mullarkey by catching the leg.
Mullarkey isn’t down for long, however, and soon secures his own takedown! A huge elbow from him almost at once.
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Turner vs Mullarkey – Round 1
Turner takes the centre of the ring quickly. Mullarkey counters with a right straight to the body but is nearly caught with a hook up top.
Body kick from Turner and he catches Mullarkey with a punch somewhere in the combination... Mullarkey is wobbly! He tries for a takedown...
Mullarkey clinches Turner against the fence. Head kick by Turner after they separate, though!
Mullarkey is leaking blood from his nose and is getting tagged with increasing frequency...
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