5 bold predictions for UFC 272

Colby Covington will face Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272
Colby Covington will face Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272

#2. Jalin Turner vs. Jamie Mullarkey will be 'Fight of the Night'

Jalin Turner and Jamie Mullarkey are two very exciting prospects trying to make their way up the UFC lightweight division.

Turner is currently on a three-fight win streak in the promotion. 'The Tarantula' has an overall MMA record of 11-5. All of Turner's wins have been finishes (eight knockouts and three submissions).

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Mullarkey also possesses a highly exciting fighting style.The 27-year-old has managed to finish 13 of his 14 fights in MMA. Mullarkey has already received a 'Fight of the Night' bonus for his scrap against Brad Riddell at UFC 243.

The chances of this contest being boring are next to impossible. Both fighters are expected to bring their 'A' game on March 5 and the contest will likely be honored with the 'Fight of the Night'.


#1. Colby Covington will emerge victorious at UFC 272

The main event of UFC 272 will feature a welterweight scrap between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. The fact that a non-title fight is headlining the pay-per-view event is a testament to the popularity of 'Chaos' and 'Gamebred'.

The two welterweights used to be roommates and training partners. Later, things turned sour. Now, there is an intense animosity between the two. This storyline significantly adds to the excitement of the fans.

Despite losing both fights to Kamaru Usman, Covington has arguably posed the toughest challenge to the welterweight champion. On the other hand, 'Gamebred' did not offer much in his two fights with 'The Nigerian Nightmare'.

Covington relies on his elite grappling skills to win fights, which was evident in his bouts against Tyron Woodley and Rafael dos Anjos. He will likely stick to the same gameplan on March 5.

Masvidal, meanwhile, poses a threat to Covington in the striking department, but the 34-year-Californian can take a shot, as was seen in his fights against Usman.

The contest will likely play out in Covington's favor and he should be able to secure a decision victory over his friend-turned-foe.

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