LAS VEGAS – Using his own words, Jorge Masvidal thinks Colby Covington is a b*tch – but a b*tch who can wrestle well. Following the conclusion of UFC 272 , Masvidal (35-16 MMA, 12-9 UFC), despite his loss, spoke to reporters after his unanimous decision loss Saturday at T-Mobile Arena against his bitter rival and former friend Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC). The difference in skill was most apparent in the department in which a majority of the fight took place, which was the wrestling. Over the course of five rounds, Masvidal struggled to escape the clutches of Covington. Even when he did, the moments on the feet were brief and always had the same ending of being squished against the fence or taken back to the canvas. If he could hit the restart button on his career, Masvidal may have pursued a different path into the combat sports realm.
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