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UFC 272 Results: Covington vs. Masvidal

UFC 272LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal results throughout the night (Sat. March 5. 2022) live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking main event status in ‘Sin City’ — a high stakes welterweight grudge match featuring the #1 ranked former interim titleholder, Colby Covington, and the #6 rated challenger, Jorge Masvidal. Covington, […]

UFC 272

LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal results throughout the night (Sat. March 5. 2022) live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taking main event status in ‘Sin City’ — a high stakes welterweight grudge match featuring the #1 ranked former interim titleholder, Colby Covington, and the #6 rated challenger, Jorge Masvidal.

Covington, a former teammate of Masvidal at American Top Team, most recently headlined UFC 268 back in November, suffering a unanimous decision loss to reigning undisputed champion, Kamaru Usman in his second defeat to the Auchi native.

For Masvidal, the two-time title challenger dropped his second career defeat to common-opponent, Usman, most recently finding himself on the receiving end of a stunning one-punch knockout defeat at UFC 261 back in April.

In the night’s co-main event, former lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos draws short notice replacement, Renato Moicano on four days notice in a catchweight pairing at 160lbs.

UFC 272 Results: Covington vs. Masvidal

UFC 272 Main Card Results: (PPV 10 p.m. ET)

Welterweight: Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal

Catchweight (160lbs): Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano

Featherweight: Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell

Welterweight: Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira

Heavyweight: Sergey Spivak vs. Greg Hardy

UFC 272 Preliminary Card Results: (ESPN/ESPN+ 8 p.m. ET)

Lightweight: Jalin Turner vs. Jamie Mullarkey

Strawweight: Marina Rodriguez vs. Yan Xiaonan

Light Heavyweight: Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu

Flyweight: Maryna Moroz vs. Mariya Agapova

UFC 272 Early Preliminary Card Results: (ESPN+/ UFC Fight Pass 6 p.m. ET)

Featherweight: Brian Kelleher vs. Umar Nurmagomedov

Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs. Tagur Ulanbekov

Lightweight: Devonte Smith vs. L’udovit Klein

Light Heavyweight: Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Dustin Jacoby

Renato Moicano Replaces Fiziev, Faces dos Anjos At UFC 272

UFC 272 has itself a new co-main event, with Renato Moicano being selected as the replacement for Rafael Fiziev in a fight against Rafael dos Anjos. After Rafael Fiziev contracted COVID-19, the UFC was tasked with finding a replacement opponent for former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos on less than one week’s notice. Tony…

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UFC 272 has itself a new co-main event, with Renato Moicano being selected as the replacement for Rafael Fiziev in a fight against Rafael dos Anjos.

After Rafael Fiziev contracted COVID-19, the UFC was tasked with finding a replacement opponent for former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos on less than one week’s notice.

Tony Ferguson claims he was offered to be a replacement but did not provide any additional details on why he was not selected to face dos Anjos.

Also, Islam Makhachev made headlines when he offered to settle unfinished business with dos Anjos by replacing Fiziev in the co-main. dos Anjos welcomed the idea, but ultimately it was Moicano who was selected, as first reported by MMA Fighting on Tuesday.

Renato Moicano has competed in the UFC’s lightweight division since 2020. He is 3-1 in the division, most recently submitting Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271 last month. Coincidentally, Moicano’s only loss at lightweight was to the aforementioned Rafael Fiziev. Moicano is currently unranked but was once ranked within the top 5 of the featherweight division.

Rafael dos Anjos is a former UFC lightweight champion who last competed in November 2020 in a split-decision victory over Paul Felder. This was dos Anjos’ first fight down at 155 since his 2016 loss to Tony Ferguson. And for his efforts, he and Felder took home Fight of the Night. Will dos Anjos steal the show again with Moicano as his dancing partner?

With the new UFC 272 co-main event, the updated lineup is as follows:

Main Card (Pay-Per-View, 8:00 PM ET)

Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington

Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano

Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell

Kevin Holland vs. Alex Oliveira

Sergey Spivak vs. Greg Hardy

Preliminary Card (ESPN/ESPN+, 6:00 PM ET)

Jamie Mullarkey vs. Jalin Turner

Yan Xiaonan vs. Marina Rodriguez

Nicolae Negumereanu vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu

Mariya Agapova vs. Maryna Moroz

Early Preliminary Card (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass, 4:00 PM ET)

Brian Kelleher vs. Umar Nurmagomedov

Tim Elliott vs. Tagir Ulanbekov

Erick Gonzalez vs. Devonte Smith

Dustin Jacoby vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk

Who do you think will win at UFC 272: Rafael dos Anjos or Renato Moicano?

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Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano Set For UFC 272

Rafael Dos AnjosRafael dos Anjos appears to have a new opponent just one day after it was announced that Rafael Fiziev was out of their UFC 272 bout after contracting COVID-19. The fight was originally slated to main event UFC Vegas 48 but was pushed back because of VISA issues Fiziev had. Now, it’s officially off, and RDA […]

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Rafael dos Anjos appears to have a new opponent just one day after it was announced that Rafael Fiziev was out of their UFC 272 bout after contracting COVID-19.

The fight was originally slated to main event UFC Vegas 48 but was pushed back because of VISA issues Fiziev had. Now, it’s officially off, and RDA will face an alternative opponent on March 5.

Islam Makhachecv was quick to put himself forth for the fight just a few days after the Dagestani killer brutalized Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49.

Paul Felder also offered his services, but Renato Moicano is the man who has verbally agreed to replace Fiziev at UFC 272 this weekend.

Rafael dos Anjos x Renato Moicano at 160 pounds has been verbally agreed to for this weekend, sources say. Five rounds. Not signed yet but that’s the direction and everyone seems confident it happens,” Ariel Helwani wrote on social media. “Moicano is in Brazil. He flies out to Vegas today. He currently weighs 180 pounds per his manager, @ko_reps.”

The former UFC lightweight champion also took to social media to take what appears to be a shot at Makhachev who has been booked to fight dos Anjos on a few different occasions.

How do you think Rafael dos Anjos vs. Renato Moicano will play out at UFC 272?

Rafael Fiziev Out, Islam Makhachev Offers To Fight RDA At UFC 272

Rafael FizievBig news today, as up-and-coming lightweight star Rafael Fiziev has been forced to pull out of his fight against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 272 due to the COVID-19 virus. The fight was originally slated to main event UFC Vegas 48 but was pushed back because of VISA issues Fiziev had. Now, it’s officially off, […]

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Big news today, as up-and-coming lightweight star Rafael Fiziev has been forced to pull out of his fight against Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 272 due to the COVID-19 virus.

The fight was originally slated to main event UFC Vegas 48 but was pushed back because of VISA issues Fiziev had.

Now, it’s officially off, and the MMA world is buzzing to see who steps up to replace him.

The news was originally reported on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour, and it’s sparked the interest of a ton of top names in the 155lbs division.

Rafael Fiziev Out, But Who Steps Up to Take his Spot?

Rafael Dos Anjos is a former champion and also holds one of the most star-studded resumes in the game. A win over him could change your career, and it seems like a well-known secret with all the fighters lining up to step in.

Chief among them would probably be Islam Makhachev. This young Dagestani killer just brutalized Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49 but seems to realize another big win could be all he needs to solidify a title shot.

“170 ??? Let’s do it. We have unfinished business RDA @ufc @espnmma @bokamotoESPN @MMAjunkieJohn” Makhahev said on Twitter.

Not only has Makhachev wanted to step up, but names like Paul Felder and Renato Moicano have also voiced their willingness.

“I wonder if the course of the dragon still holds true with an immediate rematch? 174” Felder said. “How many days this time?” He added, referring to his and RDA’s last fight, which was also on very short notice.

Moicano went the video route, recording a short one saying: “Let’s go, Moicano want big money!” He’s coming off a big win over Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271 and is currently riding a two-fight win streak.

Who do you think the UFC will choose to replace Rafael Fiziev? Leave your predictions down in the comments below!

Renato Moicano Wants Bobby Green For Main Event Fight This Year

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano wants a shot at Bobby Green following their respective wins at UFC 271 last weekend. Moicano earned a dominant win over Alexander Hernandez shortly after Green put on a striking showcase against Nasrat Haqparast. Both men are right in the thick of things in the lightweight division following their performances at…

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UFC lightweight Renato Moicano wants a shot at Bobby Green following their respective wins at UFC 271 last weekend.

Moicano earned a dominant win over Alexander Hernandez shortly after Green put on a striking showcase against Nasrat Haqparast. Both men are right in the thick of things in the lightweight division following their performances at UFC 271.

Some, including UFC commentator Jon Anik, have called for Green to get a main event slot at an upcoming Fight Night event.

Yesterday, we learned that Anik and Bobby Green fans will get their wish when Green faces Islam Makhachev on February 26. Prior to that bout being announced, Moicano wanted to be Green’s first main event opponent.

During a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Moicano spoke about what could be next in his UFC career and liked the idea of a fight with Green.

“I don’t know, let’s see what the UFC has to offer,” Moicano said. “I heard some people are asking for a main event for Bobby Green. Maybe it’s good if we do a Fight Night. I have a lot of respect for Bobby Green. On the same day, he put on a great performance, so did I. He deserves a main event. If he goes to do a main event, I want to be there and fight, promote the fight, get the fans excited about that. But let’s see what the UFC has to offer. Let’s put some guys with action like boxing versus Jiu-Jitsu. I can strike too, it’ll be a fun fight, five rounds and the fans will enjoy.”

Moicano has now won three of his last four in the Octagon following back-to-back featherweight losses to José Aldo and Chan Sung Jung. He made the move to lightweight in 2020 with his lone defeat in the division coming against rising contender Rafael Fiziev.

Moicano has been known for his strong grappling base, but his striking has improved in a big way in recent outings. This could make a matchup with Green particularly entertaining for the fans.

If Green defeats Makhachev on February 26, though, Green would almost surely be looking very high up the lightweight ranks for his next fight. If he loses, a defeat suffered to Makhachev is not exactly anything to hang one’s head over or damage one’s athletic reputation, so there’s a good chance Moicano’s offer would still stand to face Green next.

Do you want to see Renato Moicano vs. Bobby Green in 2022?

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Renato Moicano Stops Alexander Hernandez With Rear-Naked Choke – UFC 271 Highlights

Renato MoicanoBrazilian finisher, Renato Moicano finds himself in the midst of another winning run during his Octagon tenure — chalking up his second consecutive victory with a second round rear-naked choke win against Alexander Hernandez on the main card of UFC 271. Adding Hernandez to a prior victory over former Cage Warriors lightweight best, Jai Herbert, […]

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Brazilian finisher, Renato Moicano finds himself in the midst of another winning run during his Octagon tenure — chalking up his second consecutive victory with a second round rear-naked choke win against Alexander Hernandez on the main card of UFC 271.

Adding Hernandez to a prior victory over former Cage Warriors lightweight best, Jai Herbert, Moicano, a former interim featherweight champion under the Jungle Fight banner in his native Brazil — showed off his eye-catching Muay Thai upstairs against Hernandez in the run-up to the finish.

Wobbling Hernandez with a straight right hand, Moicano then wound up on top from a frail takedown attempt, and took Hernandez’s back. Securing a body triangle, Moicano latched onto a rear-naked choke, forcing an eventual tap from Hernandez.

Below, catch the highlights from Renato Moicano’s win over Alexander Hernandez