UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal

UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal

2022Movie189 minEnglish

The friendship is long over, and now all that's left is for welterweight stars Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington to settle their score in the main event of UFC 272 on Saturday, March 5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It's been a grudge match years in the making, and finally, the BMF champ will get his opportunity to end his feud with "Chaos" Covington once and for all in the Octagon. UFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal - Saturday, March 5th live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV 170 lbs.: Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal 160 lbs.: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano (not Rafael Fiziev) 145 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell 170 lbs.: Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira 265 lbs.: Greg Hardy vs. Serghei Spivac

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 272 was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts event headlined by a grudge match between former best friends and welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. The co-main event featured a featherweight championship bout where Alexander Volkanovski defended his title against Max Holloway in their trilogy fight. The event showcased a full card of exciting matchups across various weight classes.

Critical Reception

UFC 272 was generally well-received by fans and critics, primarily for its compelling main event rivalry and the highly anticipated featherweight title trilogy. While the undercard had some standout moments, the overall quality of fights varied, with some matches failing to meet expectations. The main event delivered a decisive performance from Covington, which was a key talking point.

What Reviewers Say

  • The rivalry between Covington and Masvidal was a major draw, providing significant pre-fight hype.
  • Covington's dominant performance in the main event was a key takeaway.
  • The Volkanovski vs. Holloway trilogy fight in the co-main event was a highly technical and engaging contest.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 272 was largely positive, with many praising the intensity of the main event's narrative and Colby Covington's strategic victory. The featherweight title fight also garnered significant attention and appreciation from fans.

Fun Fact

The main event between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal was deeply personal, stemming from a fractured friendship and shared training history at American Top Team, making it one of the most talked-about grudge matches in recent UFC history.

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