Colby Covington defeats Jorge Masvidal in grudge match at UFC 272

Colby Covington defeated long-time rival Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision in the main event at UFC 272 in Las Vegas on Sunday morning.

The American, a former teammate and roommate of Masvidal’s, dominated his opponent in the later rounds at T-Mobile Arena to take the bout 49-46, 50-44, 50-45.

The welterweight division’s No 1-ranked contender, Covington was rocked momentarily in the fourth round, but did well to collect himself and seal the much-deserved victory. Afterwards, Covington called out another former teammate, Dustin Poirier.

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