Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington to Headline UFC 272 Card in Las Vegas

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UFC is planning to have two fighters headline UFC 272 on March 5, according to a report from the sports network.

Hunter Campbell, the UFC Chief Business Officer, told Okamoto that the fighters have yet to sign contracts, but that the bout is close to being finalized.

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Colby and Masvidal will headline UFC 272 on March 5, according to Hunter Campbell. The bout is close to being finalized.

The UFC has a rankings for the welterweights. Masvidal is in the division.

Masvidal lost to Kamaru Usman at UFC 261 last April and then again at UFC 268 in November.

Masvidal and Covington aren't afraid to speak their minds, so generating interest in their encounter won't be difficult. The personal edge between the two will add to the drama.

According to MMA News' James Lynch, the Miami native became jealous of Masvidal as his star began to rise. Their friendship is no longer going to happen.

I don't want to have to do it in the streets, but this is a personal fight, James. The UFC says this is as real as it gets. I don't know what they're thinking, I think we're still friends. They must be smoking something.

Masvidal called out the person on social media.

Masvidal is a UFC fighter.
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They will call you and hopefully the 4th time is a charm. Don't pussy out now.
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Getting another chance at the gold is not likely to be easy for Masvidal and Covington. It is a great way for the winner to stay relevant and get a nice paycheck at the same time.