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
Negumereanu vs Nzechukwu – Round 1
Nzechukwu has a clear height and reach advantage and uses it to catch Negumereanu on the end of a long jab. And another.
Negumereanu with a couple of low kicks, then a right straight as he covers a lot of ground with a swift entry!
Another sharp jab from Nzechukwu. Another quick right hand from Negumereanu, though!
Once again Nzechukwu lands a jab, and his team call on him to add more punches thereafter. Front kick to the body by Nzechukwu as he backs up Negumereanu.
We have a brief pause in the action for an accidental eye poke by Nzechukwu, who has already been warned several times by the referee for having his fingers extended.
Negumereanu with another one of those right hands, then an inside low kick, and the opponents trade front kicks to the body.
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Nicolae Negumereanu takes on Kennedy Nzechukwu next in a light heavyweight bout!
UFC 272
Former dual-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier is absent from the commentary team tonight as he mourns the death of his mother this week.
Thoughts go out to the legend, one of the true good guys of the sport.
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Maryna Moroz def. Mariya Agapova via second-round submission (arm-triangle choke, 3:27).
Moroz, the only Ukrainian woman on the UFC roster, with a dominant display and fine victory!
She and Agapova, former teammates who are now bitter rivals, exchange kind words after the fight, it seems.
“My country has a war right now, I’m worried because my family right now are in bad situations,” Moroz says. “Thank you for everyone who messaged me. I want to cry. Thank you everyone!”
UFC 272
Moroz vs Agapova – Round 2
Moroz again forces Agapova to the fence at the start of this round and manages to drag her friend-turned-rival down the cage wall.
Moroz alternates between knees to the body of Agapova and threats of a rear naked choke. Moroz decides to pursue the choke and takes Agapova’s back, before securing mount position as Agapova twists.
Heavy strikes from Moroz on top.... Agapova manages to twist free but is taking further shots with Moroz having taken the back again.
Moroz flattens Agapova, who is now face up, and targets an arm-triangle choke...
Agapova holds on for as long as possible but ultimately taps!
UFC 272
Moroz vs Agapova – Round 2
Moroz again forces Agapova to the fence at the start of this round and manages to drag her friend-turned-rival down the cage wall.
Moroz alternates between knees to the body of Agapova and threats of a rear naked choke. Moroz decides to pursue the choke and takes Agapova’s back, before securing mount position as Agapova twists.
Heavy strikes from Moroz on top.... Agapova manages to twist free but is taking further shots with Moroz having taken the back again.
Moroz flattens Agapova, who is now face up, and targets an arm-triangle choke...
Agapova holds on for as long as possible but ultimately taps!
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Moroz vs Agapova – Round 1
Moroz quickly forces Agapova to the fence and initiates a clinch, before moving towards a takedown attempt.
Agapova defends with elbows to the back of a crouched Agapova, but the takedown is secured anyway!
Moroz looks to take the back of Agapova, which she does successfully, before seeking a rear naked choke...
Agapova manages to twist free, but Moroz transitions well into an armbar! Agapova uses her spare hand to throw some hammer fists as Moroz turns away...
Now Agapova almost has Moroz’s back! Moroz manages to stand, and the women grapple against the fence as the round ends.
UFC 272
The prelims begin with a women’s flyweight bout between Maryna Moroz and Mariya Agapova.
A big round of cheers for Ukraine’s Moroz, who is a former teammate of Kazakhstan’s Agapova.
UFC 272
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)
UFC 272
Welcome to our live coverage of the UFC 272 prelims!
First, a quick round-up of the early prelim results...
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