After two years of beefing, Colby Covington got to settle the score with former training partner and roommate Jorge Masvidal. The two headlined UFC 272 on Saturday in a grudge match where “Chaos” prevailed via decision.
Many attributed Covington’s win to his unrelenting pace, top-notch conditioning, and elite wrestling prowess. But for renowned boxing analyst and former trainer Teddy Atlas, the ex-interim champion won the fight thanks to his striking.
“He’s a better striker than we give him credit for,” Atlas said during the ESPN+ post-show (via MMA Fighting). ‘That’s the basic answer... He’s better than we gave him credit for and his jab, his jab was really good.