UFC 272: Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal Fighter Record
UFC 272: Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal Fighter Record
Jorge Masvidal is a fan-favorite in the UFC. It's easy to see why the fans of the sport get behind him so often but he will have a very difficult opponent on Saturday night. This week, for UFC 272, we will see him fight Colby Covington.
Covington since joining in 2014 has been on a wrecking crew taking out the likes of Rafael dos Anjos, Robbie Lawler, and even Tyron Woodley. The blemish on his career has been trying to win the welterweight title, he's 0-for-2 so far.
Let's look at these two fighters and see how they match up career-wise:
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Colby Covington Record: 16-3-0
It's been eight years since Colby Covington burst onto the UFC scene. Covington brings a wrestling background to his fighting style. He is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American. He's picked up four wins by knockout, four by submission, and he even has three first round finishes in his career.
As mentioned earlier, his one flaw right now is not being able to win that belt. He's gone for it twice against Kamaru Usman and both times they went to five rounds but he wasn't able to get it done with a TKO and most recently a decision against him.
Still, there is no denying the dominance that Covington has when he gets in the ring.
Jorge Masvidal Record: 31-15-0
Masvidal is a 37-year-old veteran who has been around the UFC for a long time. His last fight came against Kamaru Usman which was a knockout loss on April 24, 2021. During his career, he has 16 knockouts, two submission wins, and eight first-round finishes.
Masvidal has good hands and has the knockout power that could catch Covington off guard. In order for him to win this fight against Colby Covington, he is going to have to knock him out.
Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal Odds
| Name | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Covington | -310 | 75.61% |
| Jorge Masvidal | +265 | 27.40% |
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As an underdog, Jorge Masvidal is given a 27.4 percent chance of beating the heavily favored Covington. If you're looking for better value on Colby Covington perhaps your best bet is going with something like method of victory. For instance, here are some odds for Colby Covington victories:
- Colby Covington by decision -105 (Bet $105 to Win $100)
- Colby Covington by KO/TKO +360 (Bet $100 to Win $360)
- Colby Covington by Submission +900 (Bet $100 to Win $900)