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Masvidal and Covington met in a five-round welterweight fight, the main event of UFC 272 on Saturday, March 5. Masvidal is 35-17 overall and 10-8 in the UFC. Covington is 17-5 and 11-3. Masvidal has 10 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Covington has 11 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Covington won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Masvidal | Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 5'11" |
| Reach | 74" | 72" |
| Age | 37 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 10-8 | 11-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 49% | 38% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 58% | 56% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 53% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 73% | 72% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 0:27 | 1:33 |
| Finish Rate | 28% | 36% |
| Finished Rate | 6% | 14% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:37 | 15:57 |