Colby Covington dominates Jorge Masvidal in grudge match at UFC 272

LAS VEGAS — As much as some would like to see it, Colby Covington isn't going anywhere any time soon.

The foul-mouthed, polarizing standout picked up arguably the biggest win of his career against former friend Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-44, 50-45) in the main event of UFC 272 on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. The crass Covington used his dominant wrestling, pressure and crafty striking to wear out Masvidal, who was able to gut it out until the end.

Afterward, Covington called out another one of his former training partners, Dustin Poirier, whom he called «Louisiana swamp trash.»

«I'll see you soon,» Covington said. «You're next!»

Masvidal had moments in the second round and dropped Covington in the fourth. But other than that, Covington was in control for the majority of the fight. After the bell, Covington took out his mouthpiece, stuck out his tongue at Masvidal and blew him kisses.

«I should have had more moments like that, but I was off today,» Masvidal said. «I didn't have it.»

The fight was billed as one of the biggest grudge matches in UFC history and a rare non-title pay-per-view main event that didn't include either Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz. The crowd was behind Masvidal, cheering for a comeback. But there were some «Colby!» chants, as well.

Covington and Masvidal are former best friends, roommates and teammates. Masvidal acted as a mentor to Covington when Covington arrived at American Top Team in 2011 after an illustrious career wrestling at Oregon State University. Covington helped Masvidal with his wrestling skills, while Masvidal helped teach Covington how to strike.

The two men cannot stand each other now. Covington believes Masvidal got jealous of his success and stabbed him