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Donald Cerrone responds to callout from UFC 272 winner Kevin Holland
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
Donald Cerrone was in attendance for UFC 272 and he has given his response to Kevin Holland’s callout. Holland was in action this past Saturday night (March 5). He shared the Octagon with Alex Oliveira on the main card of UFC 272. After a frenetic pace in the opening frame, Holland closed the show with a TKO finish in the second round.
Dana White believes it “makes sense” for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns to be a #1 contenders bout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
UFC President Dana White is intrigued by the idea of making Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns a number one contender fight. Chimaev and Burns are set to collide on April 9. The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC 273. The welterweight collision was made official during the UFC 272 broadcast.
Dustin Poirier responds to callout from Colby Covington at UFC 272
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
Dustin Poirier had some fun on Twitter following Colby Covington’s callout. UFC 272 wrapped up with a welterweight grudge match between Covington and Jorge Masvidal. The former friends and training partners battled for five rounds and while Masvidal had some moments, the night belonged to “Chaos.” All three judges scored the fight for Covington.
Colby Covington continues to troll Jorge Masvidal following win at UFC 272
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
Colby Covington is adding insult to injury following his mostly one-sided victory over Jorge Masvidal. Covington and Masvidal took center stage in the UFC 272 headliner. The action emanated from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the oddsmakers expected, Covington used his pressure and grappling to keep Masvidal grounded for the most part. “Chaos” got the nod from all three judges.
Dana White reacts to Colby Covington’s callout of Dustin Poirier, believes ‘Chaos’ can eventually earn another welterweight title shot
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 6, 2022
UFC President Dana White has responded to Colby Covington’s desire to fight Dustin Poirier. Last night (March 5), Covington went one-on-one with his former teammate and friend Jorge Masvidal. The grudge match headlined UFC 272 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight had some exciting moments but it ultimately played out how the oddsmakers thought it would.
Renato Moicano issues statement following war with Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272
Christopher Taylor - March 6, 2022
Renato Moicano has issued a statement following his war with Rafael dos Anjos in tonight’s UFC 272 co-main event. Moicano (16-5-1 MMA) stepped on short notice to replace Rafael Fiziev against Rafael dos Anjos (31-13 MMA) in a 160lbs catchweight contest this evening.
Khamzat Chimaev was not impressed by tonight's UFC 272 main event
Christopher Taylor - March 5, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev was not impressed by the performances of Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal in tonight’s UFC 272 main event. The former friends turned bitter enemies, Covington and Masvidal, squared off in the headliner of tonight’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
UFC 272 Bonus Report: Maryna Moroz earns 'POTN' for submitting Mariya Agapova
Chris Taylor - March 5, 2022
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 272 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal. The highly anticipated welterweight main event resulted in a twenty-five minute battle. Covington was able to utilize his strong wrestling to control a large portion of the rounds on the ground. However, in round four Jorge Masvidal connected with a right hand that momentarily dropped ‘Chaos’. Unfortunately for fans of ‘Gamebred’ that success was short lived as Covington recovered and proceeded to go on to dominate round five. After five hard-fought rounds Colby got the win.
Pros react after Colby Covington defeats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272
Chris Taylor - March 5, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 272 event was headlined by a highly anticipated grudge match between former friends Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Colby Covington (17-3 MMA), the promotions former interim welterweight title holder, had entered tonight’s headliner looking to rebound, this after suffering his second career defeat to Kamaru Usman in his most previous effort at UFC 268. Prior to that setback, ‘Chaos’ was coming off a TKO victory over Tyron Woodley.
UFC 272 Results: Colby Covington defeats Jorge Masvidal (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 5, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 272 event is headlined by a highly anticipated grudge match between former friends Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Colby Covington (17-3 MMA), the promotions former interim welterweight title holder, suffered his second career defeat to ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in his most recent effort at UFC 268. Prior to that setback, ‘Chaos’ was coming off a TKO victory over Tyron Woodley.
UFC 272 Results: Rafael dos Anjos defeats Renato Moicano (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 5, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 272 event is co-headlined by a 160lbs catchweight fight featuring Rafael dos Anjos taking on Renato Moicano. Dos Anjos (31-13 MMA) will be competing for the first time since November of 2020, where he scored a split decision victory over Paul Felder. That win snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘RDA’, who had previously suffered losses to Michael Chiesa and Leon Edwards.
UFC 272 Results: Bryce Mitchell defeats Edson Barboza (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 5, 2022
A key featherweight bout featuring Edson Barboza taking on Bryce Mitchell takes place on tonight’s UFC 272 main card from Las Vegas. Barboza (22-11 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Giga Chikadze back in August. That setback had snapped a two-fight winning streak for the Brazilian, who had previously defeated Makwan Amirkhani and Shane Burgos.