Welterweight fighter, Colby Covington, beat Jorge Masvidal in the main match of UFC 272.
The UFC 272 event took place at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States, Sunday (6/3/2022) morning WIB.
Colby Covington, who appeared dominant for 5 rounds, ensured victory over Jorge Masvidal through unanimous decisions 49-46, 50-44, and 50-45.
Jorge Masvidal fired a flying kick early in the first round, but was saved by Colby Covington.
Covington returned to control the fight by successfully slamming Masvidal. Covington then attempted a rear-naked-choke neck lock but failed miserably.
Covington's dominance lasted long, before Masvidal managed to escape from his opponent's lock in the last minute of the first round.
In the second round, Covington again cornered Masvidal. However, his attack was stopped after the referee saw Covington kick Masvidal's penis.
Meanwhile, Masvidal countered Covington's attack with punches and kicks for the remainder of the second round.
The fight continued into the third round where Covington still dominated. Covington regained momentum when he managed to slam Masvidal.
In a ground and pound situation, Covington continued to land his elbows in Masvidal's face. However, Masvidal managed to break free as Covington almost completed a lock on his neck.
After getting up, Masvidal turned things around and hit Covington with a strike.
In the fourth round, the fight seemed to be more balanced because the two fighters exchanged punches and body kicks.
Covington's uppercut had made Masvidal falter. However, Masvidal again managed to escape the pressure and jabbed Covington to his knees.
It took a miracle to win, Masvidal actually squandered a golden opportunity. He didn't give a follow-up attack.
Masvidal seems to be getting tired. Meanwhile Covington quickly got back on his feet to continue the fight.
Covington's dominance continued until the fifth round. Masvidal is more defensive in serving the opponent's attack.
Petarung kelas welter, Colby Covington, mengalahkan Jorge Masvidal pada laga utama UFC 272.
Adapun gelaran UFC 272 berlangsung di T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Amerika Serikat, Minggu (6/3/2022) pagi WIB.
Colby Covington yang tampil dominan selama 5 ronde memastikan kemenangan atas Jorge Masvidal melalui keputusan angka mutlak 49-46, 50-44, dan 50-45.
Jorge Masvidal melepaskan flying kick pada awal ronde pertama, tetapi mampu digagalkan oleh Colby Covington.
Covington balik mengendalikan pertarungan dengan sukses membanting Masvidal. Covington kemudian berusaha melakukan kuncian leher rear-naked-choke tetapi sayangnya gagal.
Dominasi Covington itu bertahan lama, sebelum Masvidal berhasil melepaskan diri dari kuncian sang lawan pada menit-menit terakhir ronde pertama.
Pada ronde kedua, Covington kembali menyudutkan Masvidal. Namun, serangannya dihentikan usai wasit melihat Covington menendang alat vital Masvidal.
Sementara itu, Masvidal membalas serangan Covington dengan melepaskan pukulan dan tendangan pada sisa ronde kedua.
Pertarungan berlanjut ke ronde ketiga di mana Covington masih mendominasi. Momentum kembali didapatkan Covington saat berhasil membanting Masvidal.
Dalam situasi ground and pound, Covington terus mendaratkan sikunya ke wajah Masvidal. Namun, Masvidal berhasil melepaskan diri saat Covington hampir menyelesaikan kuncian ke arah lehernya.
Setelah bangkit, Masvidal membalikkan keadaan dan menekan Covington dengan striking.
Pada ronde keempat, pertarungan tampak berjalan lebih seimbang karena dua petarung saling balas pukulan dan body kick.
Pukulan uppercut Covington sempat membuat Masvidal goyah. Namun, Masvidal lagi-lagi berhasil keluar dari tekanan dan melepaskan pukulan jab yang membuat Covington berlutut.
Butuh keajaiban untuk menang, Masvidal justru menyia-nyaikan kesempatan emas. Dia tidak memberikan serangan lanjutan.
Masvidal tampaknya mulai kelelahan. Adapun Covington dengan cepat kembali berdiri untuk melanjutkan pertarungan.
Dominasi Covington berlanjut sampai ronde kelima. Masvidal lebih banyak bertahan dalam meladeni serangan lawan.