Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal face off earlier than UFC 272 principal occasion
It’s uncommon for a non-title bout to principal occasion a UFC pay-per-view, however Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal’s rivalry is so bitter that their conflict this night has acquired five-round, headline billing at UFC 272.
Covington and Masvidal had been shut pals, long-time coaching companions and teammates, and even lived collectively earlier than their relationship shattered – leaving simply the fierce rivalry that exists between the People now. Masvidal has accused Covington of failing to totally pay a former coach, additionally alleging that the previous interim welterweight champion owes money owed to numerous mortgage sharks in Miami, whereas his rival returned hearth by admonishing Masvidal over his parenting expertise and relationship to his spouse.
Covington has established himself as considerably of a pantomime villain within the UFC, whereas veteran Masvidal turned a star in 2019 by combating 3 times and securing three stoppage wins – a knockout of Liverpool’s Darren Until in London, a record-setting five-second KO of Ben Askren, and a domination of Nate Diaz at Madison Sq. Backyard. Each Covington and Masvidal have did not dethrone present welterweight champion Kamaru Usman on two events, which means they face lengthy roads again to a title shot. These roads start with this conflict at Las Vegas’ T-Cellular Area.
Observe reside updates from the UFC 272 prelims, principal card and principal occasion, beneath.
UFC 272
Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Spherical 1
RDA stands and throws some kicks to his downed opponent’s legs. The previous light-weight champion then comes down on Moicano with a heavy, heavy shot.
RDA drives a knee into Moicano’s ribs. Large hammer fist from Dos Anjos now.
He’ll finish the spherical in Moicano’s guard.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:47
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Dos Anjos vs Moicano – Spherical 1
Harsh physique kick by Moicano, who then drives Dos Anjos to the fence within the clinch.
The pair separate and RDA geese beneath a hook and secures a well-timed takedown!
He can’t maintain down Moicano for lengthy, although. The Brazilians commerce pictures on the ft, earlier than RDA lands one other takedown!
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:44
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:40
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It’s time for the co-main occasion!
Rafael dos Anjos takes on fellow Brazilian Renato Moicano in a five-round catchweight bout at 160lbs.
Former light-weight champion Dos Anjos was on account of face Rafael Fiziev, however the Kyrgyzstani withdrew after testing constructive for Covid.
Moicano, who fought and received simply three weeks in the past, steps in on brief discover.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:35
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Mitchell: “I’m a warrior of God. I worry no man.
“Half of my struggle purse goes to Arkansas kids with medical circumstances.”
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:31
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Bryce Mitchell def. Edson Barboza by way of unanimous resolution (30-25, 30-26, 30-27).
One choose scored each spherical 10-9, one choose gave out a 10-8, and the opposite gave Mitchell two 10-8s.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:30
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Greater than 11 minutes of management time for Mitchell.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:28
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Barboza vs Mitchell – Spherical 3
Mitchell is in Barboza’s guard, nicely in management right here.
Barboza manages to shuffle and create house for a triangle try, however Mitchell picks up his opponent then drops him – nearly on the Brazilian’s head!
Mitchell strikes into mount. He finishes the spherical – and struggle – on high.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:27
UFC 272
Barboza vs Mitchell – Spherical 3
Barboza takes the centre of the ring. He drops Mitchell with a proper hand!
Mitchell doesn’t appear to be harm, although; it appeared to be extra because of the timing of the punch and the American being off-balance.
Mitchell with a well-timed takedown now! He’s 4 from 4 on this struggle up to now.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:23
UFC 272
Barboza vs Mitchell – Spherical 2
Mitchell begins to land some strikes from above and cuts Barboza above his left eye.
Nice work from Barboza to create a little bit house then stand!
However he’s dragged again down nearly instantly…
Mitchell is in mount and firing off punches. Barboza turns and begins to surrender his again. Extra proper fingers from Mitchell.
Alex Pattle6 March 2022 04:20
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