Two former teammates will look to settle a score when Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal clash at UFC 272 on March 5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both are ready to finally fight each another after years of trash-talking.
Covington (16-3, four KOs) was a two-time Pac-10 Conference wrestling champion and All-American. He made his pro MMA debut in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2014. A seven-fight winning streak starting in 2016 changed his career. When he beat Rafael dos Anjos for the interim UFC welterweight title, he debuted a persona many know him for now.
He is 2-2 in his last four fights since then. He beat Robbie Lawler, got knocked out by champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 245, beat former champion Tyron Woodley, and lost a rematch to Usman at UFC 268 via unanimous decision.
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Masvidal (35-15, 16 KOs) made his MMA debut in 2003. After competing for promotions such as AFC, Strikeforce, Bellator and World Victory Road, "Gamebred" made his UFC debut in 2013. He is 12-8 for the promotion; his win against Ben Askren was the fastest knockout in UFC history.
After beating Nate Diaz for the BMF title, Masvidal lost to Usman in multiple fights for the UFC welterweight title. The first bout, at UFC 251, was a last-minute affair for Masvidal as a replacement opponent. The second fight was at UFC 261 and Usman knocked him out.
Covington and Usman were teammates at American Top Team but have called one another out since Covington left for MMA Masters. Both were reportedly supposed to coach in "The Ultimate Fighter" at one point, but nothing came from the rumor.
Sporting News has a full rundown of UFC 272, including schedule, matchups, start times, odds and more for Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal.
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When is UFC 272: Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal?
- Date: Saturday, March 5
- Start time: 6 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
- Main card (PPV): 10 p.m. ET
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET (approx.)
UFC 272: Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal will take place Saturday, March 5, with the early prelims kicking off the event at 6 p.m. ET. The prelims will begin at 8 p.m. ET and the main card will start at 10 p.m. ET. Covington and Masvidal should enter the Octagon around midnight ET, depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
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How to watch UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal
- TV channels: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Live stream: ESPN+
The main card for UFC 272 is available in the U.S. on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. That portion of the event begins at 10 p.m. ET.
Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN, the WatchESPN app and, for the early prelims, on UFC Fight Pass.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on Bell, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
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Covington vs. Masvidal 2 price: How much does UFC 272 cost?
- $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $99.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 272 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 272 is $74.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 272 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers a savings of over 30 percent.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $6.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $69.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $19.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $13.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $88.98, then $13.99/month |
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Where is UFC 272?
UFC 272 will take place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Covington vs. Masvidal odds for UFC 272
According to the FanDuel Sportsbook, Masvidal is the +265 underdog, meaning a wager of $100 would result in a $265 profit. Covington is the -330 favorite, meaning a wager of $330 would result in a $100 profit.
In Canada, according to Sports Interaction, Masvidal is the +240 underdog while Covington is the -340 favorite.
Colby Covington record, bio
- Name: Colby Covington
- Nationality: American
- Born: Feb. 22, 1988
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 16-3, four KOs
Jorge Masvidal record, bio
- Name: Jorge Masvidal
- Nationality: American
- Born: Nov. 12, 1984
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 74 inches
- Total fights: 50
- Record: 35-15, 16 KOs
UFC 272 fight card
Main card (10 p.m. ET)
- Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal; welterweights
- Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano; catchweight
- Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell; featherweights
- Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira; welterweights
- Greg Hardy vs. Sergey Spivak; heavyweights
Prelims (8 p.m. ET)
- Jalin Turner vs. Jamie Mullarkey; lightweights
- Marina Rodriguez vs. Yan Xiaonan; strawweights
- Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu; light heavyweights
- Maryna Moroz vs. Mariya Agapova; flyweights
Fight Pass prelims (6 p.m. ET)
- Brian Kelleher vs. Umar Nurmagomedov; featherweights
- Tim Elliott vs. Tagir Ulanbekov; flyweights
- Ludovit Klein vs. Devonte Smith; lightweights
- Dustin Jacoby vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk; light heavyweights
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