UFC 272 lacks a title fight, but the grudge match between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington has potential to be explosive
, they also need to deliver in the cage. That will not be the case if Covington pins Masvidal against the cage for 25 minutes. Though that could be a successful pathway to victory for Covington, it would lead to an extremely boring fight.
As we look deeper at the card, here are some of the more pressing questions and issues surrounding 272:With or without the ceremonial BMF title, this bout represents a chance for both fighters to stay relevant atop the welterweight rankings. Neither fighter is on Kamaru Usman’s list of potential upcoming opponents. But that can begin to change with a convincing win at 272.Does Islam Makhachev’s absence from UFC 272 open a window for Conor McGregor to receive a title shot at the lightweight championship? And how does that affect the 272 card?
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