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UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal
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- Saturday 03.05.2022 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $6,760,000
- Attendance: 19,425
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 1.53M avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Covington defeats Jorge Masvidal via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Rafael dos Anjos defeats Renato Moicano via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Bryce Mitchell defeats Edson Barboza via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Kevin Holland defeats Alex Oliveira via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 0:38 Round 2 of 3, 5:38 Total Bout Page | |
| Serghei Spivac defeats Greg Hardy via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 2:16 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jalin Turner defeats Jamie Mullarkey via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 0:46 Round 2 of 3, 5:46 Total Bout Page | |
| Marina Rodriguez defeats Xiaonan Yan via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Nicolae Negumereanu defeats Kennedy Nzechukwu via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Maryna Moroz defeats Mariya Agapova via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:27 Round 2 of 3, 8:27 Total Bout Page | |
| Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Brian Kelleher via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 3:15 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Tim Elliott defeats Tagir Ulanbekov via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ľudovít Klein defeats Devonte Smith via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dustin Jacoby defeats Michał Oleksiejczuk via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 27
03.01.2022 | 10:17 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 414th
Covington vs. Masvidal
Colby Covington, SUB, R4
Covington has been working on his BJJ think he chokes him out late 4th or 5th round.
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, SUB, R4
I just don't think Moicano can KO dos Anjos early and doesn't have the cardio for 5 rounds especially on short notice.
Barboza vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Pressure cooker...
Holland vs. Oliveira
Kevin Holland, TKO, R2
Oliveira durability isn't the same since his injury, wouldn't even be surprised if Holland catches him early.
Spivak vs. Hardy
Greg Hardy, TKO, R1
Hardy is almost impossible to get down with the first 5 mind and will light Spivak up, simple because Spivak has nothing for Hardy on the feet. After round 1 it gets sweaty but think he can do it.
Turner vs. Mullarkey
Jalin Turner, TKO, R2
Mullarkey's striking defense + Turner's hand speed is going to be devastating.
Rodriguez vs. Yan
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
Rodriguez just out working and out striking to a nice dec.
Negumereanu vs. Nzechukwu
Nick Negumereanu, TKO, R2
Whoever is letting Nzechukwu be a favorite is smoking meth.
Moroz vs. Agapova
Mariya Agapova, DEC
Agapova her cardio and has the more damaging striking.
Colby Covington, SUB, R4
Covington has been working on his BJJ think he chokes him out late 4th or 5th round.
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, SUB, R4
I just don't think Moicano can KO dos Anjos early and doesn't have the cardio for 5 rounds especially on short notice.
Barboza vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Pressure cooker...
Holland vs. Oliveira
Kevin Holland, TKO, R2
Oliveira durability isn't the same since his injury, wouldn't even be surprised if Holland catches him early.
Spivak vs. Hardy
Greg Hardy, TKO, R1
Hardy is almost impossible to get down with the first 5 mind and will light Spivak up, simple because Spivak has nothing for Hardy on the feet. After round 1 it gets sweaty but think he can do it.
Turner vs. Mullarkey
Jalin Turner, TKO, R2
Mullarkey's striking defense + Turner's hand speed is going to be devastating.
Rodriguez vs. Yan
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
Rodriguez just out working and out striking to a nice dec.
Negumereanu vs. Nzechukwu
Nick Negumereanu, TKO, R2
Whoever is letting Nzechukwu be a favorite is smoking meth.
Moroz vs. Agapova
Mariya Agapova, DEC
Agapova her cardio and has the more damaging striking.
* Edited at 03.01.2022, 11:56 PM ET *
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03.01.2022 | 11:19 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 701st
I’d fancy moicano more in a 3 rounder if he does it I think he wins first 3 rounds loses last 2 but idk I got RDA 48-47
03.01.2022 | 11:25 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 414th
Yeah more I think about it, moicano isn't going to ko dos Anjos imo and he was almost gassed against Hernandez now on short notice I don't think the cardio will hold up, think Moicano might not make it out of the 4th. I'd imagine if RDA gets on top late it's over.
* Edited at 03.01.2022, 11:34 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
03.01.2022 | 11:57 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 675 Points | Tied for 414th
Taila Santos vs Valentina Schvenko just announced. June 11th on the Jiri vs Glover fight card.
* Edited at 03.02.2022, 12:00 AM ET *
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- GreenTeaEnthusiast
03.02.2022 | 1:59 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 2388th
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
I think this will be a closely-contested fight with RDA ultimately emerging victorious by backing up Renato and being a little more tight with his striking. I do think we'll see some grappling exchanges but it won't be the story of the fight. dos Anjos via 48-47
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
I think this will be a closely-contested fight with RDA ultimately emerging victorious by backing up Renato and being a little more tight with his striking. I do think we'll see some grappling exchanges but it won't be the story of the fight. dos Anjos via 48-47
03.02.2022 | 4:58 AM ET
The fact that RDA is -175 in a 5 round fight vs a Moicano on short notice is crazy to me. I was thinking -250 to -300 range. What y'all think about an Umar, RDA, Holland, Marina, Colby parlay at +321. A little sus'd out on Tagir as his wins haven't been impressive to me and I can see Elliot winning but russians are scary.
03.02.2022 | 6:36 AM ET
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Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 765 Points | Tied for 47th with 5 others
I would leave Marina out of that parlay...women's MMA kills parlays. I think that fight could also play out close Yan is pretty decent on the feet but got exposed by a high level wrestler which Marina is not.
Let it ride on Colby/RDA/Umar/Holland though. Sub out Marina for Jalin Turner I'd say.
Let it ride on Colby/RDA/Umar/Holland though. Sub out Marina for Jalin Turner I'd say.
03.02.2022 | 7:45 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 1656th
"Delinquent MMA"
03.02.2022 | 8:04 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 2027th
Covington vs. Masvidal
Colby Covington, DEC
Making my early picks, so may change some of these with tape study and post weigh ins. Masvidal's main path to victory is a KO, and I can't see him finishing Colby. Colby's pace. pressure and cardio will wear out Masvidal and will likely win him a decision.
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
This should be easy, the bigger, more experienced RDA should take the decision. Moicano needs a finish to win, and how will he get a finish against RDA who is a better boxer and wrestler. Grappling wise Moicano may have the edge but he is not submitting RDA. Also the 5 round experience and cardio makes me pick RDA.
Barboza vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, SUB, R1
I think this won't be close. As much as I like Barboza, Mitchell will just take him down again and again until he locks up a submission. Mitchell is coming back after 2 years and will have made lots of improvements, and his ground game was already something else! I did not like what I saw from Barboza against Giga, and I expect his age to get exposed here.
Holland vs. Oliveira
Kevin Holland, TKO, R1
Holland is going to be a problem at Welterweight. I think the UFC knows exactly what they are doing giving him a first match up with Oliviera, who will be a great name on his record. They want him to be a star.
Spivak vs. Hardy
Sergey Spivak, SUB, R1
I am very surprised so many people seem to think Hardy will win this. He has a punchers chance, thats about it. Spivak should get this down to the ground and submit him quickly. The fight against Oleinik does not count because I am sure he did not want to go to the ground with him. This fight his first move should be to put Hardy on his back, and that will be a wrap.
Turner vs. Mullarkey
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R3
I like Turner but I think Jamie takes this. He won against Ziam, had a great fight against Riddell and has last won 2 straight. Sure Turner is bigger, but does not have that much of a reach advantage. I think Mullarkey will get inside, hit him with body shots, take him down and control him on the ground. I cannt see Turner knocking him out and I do not think Mullarkey will give up a submission. Also Mullarkey now trains with Volkanovski which is a major factor.
Rodriguez vs. Yan
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
I think Yan has only 1 way to win and that is to wrestle. But Marina has already beaten better grapplers so I can;t see how Yan wins this.
Negumereanu vs. Nzechukwu
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R3
Worst fight on the card and also pretty hard to pick. I think Negumereanu is horrible and his only wins have come agaisnt cans. I think Kennedy is good but he comes from a **** camp in Fortis and has low fight IQ. Still picking him to win and he should be the bigger man.
Moroz vs. Agapova
Mariya Agapova, DEC
Again a hard fight to pick. But I am taking crazy. Moroz is good and has good wrestling but I feel Agapova will be too slick on the feet, despite Morosz having great boxing. I do not think Agapova gasses again.
Nurmagomedov vs. Kelleher
Umar Nurmagomedov, SUB, R2
Squash match, should not be competitive.
Elliott vs. Ulanbekov
Tagir Ulanbekov, SUB, R3
I am really surpised to hear ppl on here saying they don't think Ulanbekov is that good. He is that good, he is very very good and he will show it here. Let me ask a question, who is the better grappler, Elliot or Allan Nasemento. That should tell you who will win. Ulanbekov is better everywhere and is not going to get submitted by Elliot.
Klein vs. Smith
Devonte Smith, TKO, R2
Very hard one again, I still really like Klein and do not think he is over rated. I think he is under rated. But on short notice, up a weight class and aleady having cardio issues I cant pick him here. Still would not mind seeing a head kick KO.
Jacoby vs. Oleksiejczuk
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
Should not be competetive
Colby Covington, DEC
Making my early picks, so may change some of these with tape study and post weigh ins. Masvidal's main path to victory is a KO, and I can't see him finishing Colby. Colby's pace. pressure and cardio will wear out Masvidal and will likely win him a decision.
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
This should be easy, the bigger, more experienced RDA should take the decision. Moicano needs a finish to win, and how will he get a finish against RDA who is a better boxer and wrestler. Grappling wise Moicano may have the edge but he is not submitting RDA. Also the 5 round experience and cardio makes me pick RDA.
Barboza vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, SUB, R1
I think this won't be close. As much as I like Barboza, Mitchell will just take him down again and again until he locks up a submission. Mitchell is coming back after 2 years and will have made lots of improvements, and his ground game was already something else! I did not like what I saw from Barboza against Giga, and I expect his age to get exposed here.
Holland vs. Oliveira
Kevin Holland, TKO, R1
Holland is going to be a problem at Welterweight. I think the UFC knows exactly what they are doing giving him a first match up with Oliviera, who will be a great name on his record. They want him to be a star.
Spivak vs. Hardy
Sergey Spivak, SUB, R1
I am very surprised so many people seem to think Hardy will win this. He has a punchers chance, thats about it. Spivak should get this down to the ground and submit him quickly. The fight against Oleinik does not count because I am sure he did not want to go to the ground with him. This fight his first move should be to put Hardy on his back, and that will be a wrap.
Turner vs. Mullarkey
Jamie Mullarkey, TKO, R3
I like Turner but I think Jamie takes this. He won against Ziam, had a great fight against Riddell and has last won 2 straight. Sure Turner is bigger, but does not have that much of a reach advantage. I think Mullarkey will get inside, hit him with body shots, take him down and control him on the ground. I cannt see Turner knocking him out and I do not think Mullarkey will give up a submission. Also Mullarkey now trains with Volkanovski which is a major factor.
Rodriguez vs. Yan
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
I think Yan has only 1 way to win and that is to wrestle. But Marina has already beaten better grapplers so I can;t see how Yan wins this.
Negumereanu vs. Nzechukwu
Kennedy Nzechukwu, TKO, R3
Worst fight on the card and also pretty hard to pick. I think Negumereanu is horrible and his only wins have come agaisnt cans. I think Kennedy is good but he comes from a **** camp in Fortis and has low fight IQ. Still picking him to win and he should be the bigger man.
Moroz vs. Agapova
Mariya Agapova, DEC
Again a hard fight to pick. But I am taking crazy. Moroz is good and has good wrestling but I feel Agapova will be too slick on the feet, despite Morosz having great boxing. I do not think Agapova gasses again.
Nurmagomedov vs. Kelleher
Umar Nurmagomedov, SUB, R2
Squash match, should not be competitive.
Elliott vs. Ulanbekov
Tagir Ulanbekov, SUB, R3
I am really surpised to hear ppl on here saying they don't think Ulanbekov is that good. He is that good, he is very very good and he will show it here. Let me ask a question, who is the better grappler, Elliot or Allan Nasemento. That should tell you who will win. Ulanbekov is better everywhere and is not going to get submitted by Elliot.
Klein vs. Smith
Devonte Smith, TKO, R2
Very hard one again, I still really like Klein and do not think he is over rated. I think he is under rated. But on short notice, up a weight class and aleady having cardio issues I cant pick him here. Still would not mind seeing a head kick KO.
Jacoby vs. Oleksiejczuk
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
Should not be competetive
03.02.2022 | 8:06 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3485th
Nicolae, Hardy, and Turner are the ones I am still mulling over. I lowkey want Hardy to get dusted because he is a woman beater and it will give me the confidence to forever fade him, moving forward. This is potentially my first time ever going with him. I get people like Mullarkey a lot and for good reason. Turner was young when he fought Frevola and lost by decision. He has only been getting better since. This is a huge fight for him. Nicolae is my current pick because Kennedy doesn't do a thing for the first 8 minutes of a fight and Nicolae is just wild from the first bell. That is just a shot in the dark.
* Edited at 03.02.2022, 8:11 AM ET *
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- GreenTeaEnthusiast
03.02.2022 | 8:48 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 6 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 2388th
I was thinking Bryce Mitchell sub as well, and I feel like it'll happen early. But for the sake of being more timid with my picks, I'm rolling with a decision
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- flamingobambi
03.02.2022 | 8:59 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2238th
Covington vs. Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal, DEC
Covington just has a tendency to be competitive with everybody he fights, no matter who it is. Even against Woodley, while he did largely dominate, Woodley got off on way more good shots than he should have and even a flash takedown. If Masvidal can bring his A-game, the early attempts from Covington to take him down multiple times won't be rendered as effective as the striking damage.
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
Moicano is a BMF for stepping up but I expected RDA to be closer to -250 or -275.
Jorge Masvidal, DEC
Covington just has a tendency to be competitive with everybody he fights, no matter who it is. Even against Woodley, while he did largely dominate, Woodley got off on way more good shots than he should have and even a flash takedown. If Masvidal can bring his A-game, the early attempts from Covington to take him down multiple times won't be rendered as effective as the striking damage.
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
Moicano is a BMF for stepping up but I expected RDA to be closer to -250 or -275.
03.02.2022 | 10:41 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2885th
For anyone wondering, Greg hardy entered fight week at 291 lbs. he’s going to be quite big against spivak. Will help with tdd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.02.2022 | 10:46 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 2070th
Jacoby vs. Oleksiejczuk
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R3
A little surprised this is on the prelims! But… One thing is for sure… This fight should be an absolute Banger of a fight! And for this I recon this is why it’s opening the show! Both of these men are SAVAGES! Jacoby via 3 rd KO/TKO
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R3
A little surprised this is on the prelims! But… One thing is for sure… This fight should be an absolute Banger of a fight! And for this I recon this is why it’s opening the show! Both of these men are SAVAGES! Jacoby via 3 rd KO/TKO
03.02.2022 | 10:55 AM ET
I may back Moicano here. I think he trys to keep it standing, he attempts more strikes than RDA, absorbs less, and has solid TDD. I also think many on here forget Moicano beat some really accomplished fighters, and I think he was beating Ortega too until the sub in the 3rd right? I also know age just hits you hard at a certain point. RDA is 37 1/2 now, I just wonder when it all catches up with him. Moicano has lost when he gets flash KO'd by very strong strikers, and that isn't really RDA's forte.
03.02.2022 | 11:11 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3485th
AyyLmaonnaise lmfao if he makes weight
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03.02.2022 | 11:18 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2885th
Lol yeah I’m sure he will. He’s gonna be a big boy in there against spivak
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.02.2022 | 11:18 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2885th
@split I also really don’t like how RDA hasn’t been able to fight in so long too
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
03.02.2022 | 11:25 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 8 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3253rd
Covington vs. Masvidal
Colby Covington, DEC
Street Judas gets buried
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
No one gives a fck about this fight, we wanted Islam, 50-40 RDA
Barboza vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, SUB, R2
Edson nowadays is a BUM
Holland vs. Oliveira
Kevin Holland, TKO, R1
***?
Spivak vs. Hardy
Sergey Spivak, TKO, R2
2 Losers fighting to see who's the biggest loser. Ill problably take a **** during this one
Rodriguez vs. Yan
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
Easy Money. Not even fair
Nurmagomedov vs. Kelleher
Umar Nurmagomedov, DEC
Aint no fcking way Im betting against a guy called Nurmagomedov
Elliott vs. Ulanbekov
Tagir Ulanbekov, DEC
Tagir is bum even tho khabib coaches him. He barely won his last fight, he had 12 min of control time and did no damage. Hes a bum, but im betting on him
Colby Covington, DEC
Street Judas gets buried
dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Rafael dos Anjos, DEC
No one gives a fck about this fight, we wanted Islam, 50-40 RDA
Barboza vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, SUB, R2
Edson nowadays is a BUM
Holland vs. Oliveira
Kevin Holland, TKO, R1
***?
Spivak vs. Hardy
Sergey Spivak, TKO, R2
2 Losers fighting to see who's the biggest loser. Ill problably take a **** during this one
Rodriguez vs. Yan
Marina Rodriguez, DEC
Easy Money. Not even fair
Nurmagomedov vs. Kelleher
Umar Nurmagomedov, DEC
Aint no fcking way Im betting against a guy called Nurmagomedov
Elliott vs. Ulanbekov
Tagir Ulanbekov, DEC
Tagir is bum even tho khabib coaches him. He barely won his last fight, he had 12 min of control time and did no damage. Hes a bum, but im betting on him
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