UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R5, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:38
Performance of the Night
Moldova
R1, 2:16
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:46
Australia
R3, 5:00
China
Romania
R3, 5:00
Nigeria
Ukraine
R2, 3:27
Performance of the Night
Kazakhstan
Early Prelims • Final
Russia
R1, 3:15
R3, 5:00
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal each earned $50,000 for their high-intensity, five-round welterweight grudge match main event.
Performance of the Night: Kevin Holland collected $50,000 for his ferocious second-round elbow TKO over Alex Oliveira in his official welterweight debut.
Performance of the Night: Maryna Moroz earned $50,000 for her emotional second-round arm-triangle submission victory over rival Mariya Agapova.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | $500,000 | $50,000 | $1,050,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| WIN | $160,000 | $160,000 | — | $320,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $66,000 | $66,000 | — | $132,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 |
*Purses and payout totals represent industry-reported contract figures and base estimates as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) no longer publicly discloses official fighter purse documents. Total estimates incorporate reported base show money, win bonus structures, and officially awarded UFC Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each). Pay-per-view dividends and compliance promotional sponsorships are excluded.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 272
UFC 272 marked only the sixth pay-per-view event in modern UFC history to be headlined by a non-title bout that did not feature Conor McGregor, underscoring the massive bad-blood interest in Covington vs. Masvidal.
During the live PPV broadcast, former undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was officially announced as the first inductee into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Colby Covington landed 6 takedowns against Jorge Masvidal, increasing his career tally to 67 and moving into second place all-time in UFC welterweight history behind Georges St-Pierre (87).
Bryce Mitchell made UFC apparel history by becoming the first athlete in the Venum era to compete in officially licensed custom camouflage fight shorts inside the Octagon.
Mitchell thoroughly dismantled veteran striker Edson Barboza on the ground, securing 11 minutes and 28 seconds of control time to earn rare 30–25 and 30–26 scorecards from cageside judges.
Former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos claimed his 20th career UFC victory by outpointing Renato Moicano, becoming only the sixth competitor in company history to reach the 20-win benchmark.
With his 25-minute battle against Moicano, Rafael dos Anjos extended his all-time promotional record as the fighter with the most total Octagon fight time in UFC history, surpassing 7 hours and 40 minutes.
Renato Moicano stepped up on just four days’ notice to replace Rafael Fiziev in a five-round co-main event, absorbing 149 significant strikes while displaying exceptional grit across all 25 minutes.
Kevin Holland made an instant splash in his welterweight division debut, stopping veteran Alex Oliveira with vicious ground elbows at 0:38 of Round 2 to secure a Performance of the Night bonus.
Ukraine’s Maryna Moroz overcame immense personal and geopolitical adversity amidst the conflict in her homeland, dominating rival Mariya Agapova before securing a second-round arm-triangle submission.
Jalin Turner extended his 100% finishing streak to four consecutive fights in the UFC lightweight division, knocking out Australian powerhouse Jamie Mullarkey in just 46 seconds of Round 2.
UFC 272 drew a capacity crowd of 19,425 spectators producing an announced live gate of $6,760,000, establishing one of the highest-grossing non-title pay-per-view live gates in promotional history.
When and where did UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal take place?
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal took place on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event grudge match between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal?
Colby Covington defeated Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–44, 50–45) after utilizing a relentless wrestling pace that produced 6 takedowns and over 16 minutes of ground control.
Why was the UFC 272 main event significant in pay-per-view history?
UFC 272 was one of the rare pay-per-view events headlined by a five-round non-title fight, driven entirely by the intense personal grudge between former teammates and roommates Covington and Masvidal.
What happened in the co-main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Renato Moicano?
Former champion Rafael dos Anjos defeated Renato Moicano via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–44, 50–44) in a five-round catchweight (160 lb) showcase after Moicano took the fight on just four days’ notice.
Why did Renato Moicano fight Rafael dos Anjos on four days’ notice?
Dos Anjos was originally scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev, but Fiziev was forced to withdraw during fight week after testing positive for COVID-19. Moicano stepped up on four days’ notice at a 160-pound catchweight.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 272?
Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal won Fight of the Night ($50,000 each), while Kevin Holland and Maryna Moroz received Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each).
How did Bryce Mitchell perform against Edson Barboza?
Sporting custom camo shorts, Bryce Mitchell dropped Edson Barboza and amassed 11:28 of top control time to remain undefeated with a dominant unanimous decision (30–25, 30–26, 30–27).
How did Kevin Holland fare in his UFC welterweight debut?
Making his 170-pound debut, Kevin Holland recovered from early trouble to drop Alex Oliveira with a counter right hand and finish him with elbows at 0:38 of Round 2 (TKO).
What major UFC Hall of Fame announcement was made during UFC 272?
During the live telecast, former undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was announced as the first inductee into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
How did Maryna Moroz defeat Mariya Agapova?
In a deeply emotional grudge match, Ukraine’s Maryna Moroz dominated on the mat, locking in an arm-triangle choke at 3:27 of Round 2 to secure a Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the outcome of Serghei Spivac vs. Greg Hardy?
Moldova’s Serghei Spivac took Greg Hardy down with ease, landing heavy ground-and-pound to secure a TKO victory at 2:16 of Round 1.
How did Umar Nurmagomedov defeat Brian Kelleher?
Undefeated bantamweight standout Umar Nurmagomedov stepped up to featherweight and submitted veteran Brian Kelleher via rear-naked choke at 3:15 of Round 1.
Who called the fights on commentary at UFC 272?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Michael Bisping.
Why was Daniel Cormier absent from the commentary booth at UFC 272?
Daniel Cormier was absent following the tragic passing of his mother, Audrey Cormier, earlier that week. Michael Bisping stepped in to replace him alongside Jon Anik and Joe Rogan.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures for UFC 272?
UFC 272 drew a sellout crowd of 19,425 spectators at T-Mobile Arena, generating an official live gate of $6,760,000.
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