As experts predicted, Colby Covington (17-3) wrestled Jorge Masvidal (35-16) in fight night at UFC 272 in Las Vegas. After five rounds, the judges had no doubt as to who would award the win.
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The scorecards from this match reflect the dominance of the previous interim welterweight champion in this match.
Covington, apart from controlling the ground battle, was also an equal contender for Masvidal in a follow-up position. In exchanges, he tried not to give up the field, took more hits, applied pressure.
In the fourth round, Masvidal had a moment when he hit his opponent with a right hook. But the 37-year-old did not follow suit, and Covington quickly recovered.
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In the end, the judges scored the duel: 49-46, 50-44, 50-45 in favor of Colby Covington. He scored a valuable win that could give him another chance to fight for the title.
Jorge Masvidal suffered his third defeat in a row. Previously, he had to recognize the superiority of the hero – Kamaru Usman twice.
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