UFC 272 LIVE RESULTS: Covington BEATS Masvidal, Chaos wins bruising fight by unanimous decision – latest reaction

Negumereanu vs Nzechukwu – Round Three

Nzechukwu's accidental eye poke really has riled up Negumereanu, who came out swinging after the restart.

The Romanian cracked the African Savage with a huge shot but ended up running into a nasty flying knee.

What a round this has turned out to be - with both men coming forward.

They slug it out until the end. Not sure who takes that one after the point deduction for Nzechukwu. This will be an interesting scorecard for sure.

Negumereanu vs Nzechukwu - Round One

Close and rather boring round, if I'm being honest. I give Nzechukwu the nod as he's landed the cleaner strikers and been pushing the pace so far.

Although Negumereanu did come on strong in teh final seconds of the round.

Light-heavyweights on deck

Up next is a 205lb barnburner between Nicolae Negumereanu and Kennedy Nzechukwu.

Given the pair's respective styles I don't expect this to go the division.

Moroz gets emotional in the cage

Ukrainian Moroz fights back the tears as she says: "Thank you for everyone messaging me and for supporting me."

She added: "It was hard for me and I wanted to cry."

Maryna Moroz wins via submission

Maryna Moroz defeats former pal Mariya Agapova via second-round submission to an arm triangle.

Huge win for the Ukrainian and the arena goes crazy for her win.

Agapova vs Moroz – Round Two

Moroz closes the distance early but eats two shots to get the clinch she wanted.

Moroz gets the takedown and is being suffocated with her top pressure.

She moves into fill mount and drops several bombs on her former team-mate.

Agapova transitions but gives up her back. Moroz has double hooks and is pounding away.

She switches to half-guard. Now she's in side control. Arm triangle attempt from Moroz. That's it.

Agapova vs Moroz - Round One

A tentative start from both ladies, who are seemingly happy to feel one another out.

Moroz closes the distance and initiates a clinch against the fence.

Agapova is doing a good job of defending the takedown attempt, landing elbows to the head and the back or Moroz.

Moroz takes the back and is looking for a rear-naked choke. Good submission defence from Agapova, who rolls through.

But Moroz rolls with her still has her forearm around the neck of the Kazakh.

Agapova rolls out but briefly has to fend off an armbar attempt. And now she's looking for a submission on the back of the Ukrainian.

She quickly gives up the position and is now contending with a dogged Moroz and nasty foot stomps.

The buzzer goes.

Grudge match alert!

Nope, we've not arrived at the main event yet. But we've got an equally as bitter rivalry on deck in the shape of Maryna Moroz vs Mariya Agapova.

These two flyweights are used to be team-mates but are now sworn enemies.

This one will provide fireworks, for sure.

Dagestani squeeze

That rear-naked choke from, Umar Nurmagomedov was absolutely nasty.

He's gonna be a real force in the bantamweight division.

Nurmagomedov wins

Umar Nurmagomedov submits Brian Kelleher via first-round submission, choking out the American with a rear-naked choke.

Kelleher vs Nurmagomeodv - Round One

They touch gloves and they're off. Nurmagomedov's dexterity is already on show with his effortless high kicks.

Kelleher rushes in an gets crack with a good counter left.

Beautiful lead kick slaps Keller's forehead. Keleher closes the distance and initiates a clinch but is quickly reversed.

Nurmagomedov lands some good knees in the clinch before they break. He shoots for a takedown seconds after the separation but Keller does a god job of stuff.

But Nurmagomedov gets the back at the second time of asking. He's working for a rear-naked choke.

That's it.

Nurmagomedov up next

Up next is the return of Umar Nurmagomedov - the cousin of former lightweight champ Khabib.

The 26-year-old will face Brian Kelleher in a stylistically intriguing bantamweight bout.

Elliot gets the nod

Tim Elliot defeats Tagir Ulanbekov via unanimous decision - with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favour.

Elliot vs Ulanbekov – Round Three

Nasty body kick lands flush for Ulanbekov. Elliot is tired but is still coming forward like the terminator.

Elliot is looking to make this a dirty fight on the inside and throw punches in bunches in dirty boxing range.

Takedown attempt for Ulanbekov stuffed by Elliot. Ulanbekov has Elliot's back and is trying to drag the contest back down to the canvas.

Ulanbekov drags the fight down to the canvas and takes the back. He's looking for a rear-naked choke.

The round ends with Ulanbekov landing several bothersome blows while in a body triangle.

Elliot vs Ulanbekov – Round Two

Elliot is full of confidence early and is light on his feet. He misses with a wild overhand right but connects with the opposite shot seconds later.

Ulanbekov has cleared his headband lands a good straight combination. Takedown attempt from the Russian... and it's good.

Elliot wall walks but gives up his back. But he manages to roll through and shake off his man.

Ulanbekov cracks Elliot with a good straight right. Takedown attempt for Elliot has taken them to the fence. Ulanebekov reverses position.

They briefly hit the canvas but bounce straight back up. Ulnbekov tries to ground the contest but sees his effort stuffed.

They're now exchanging strikes in the clinch. Ulanbekov presses the fight back to the fence but isn't doing anything with the position.

The buzzer goes.

Elliot vs Ulanbekov - Round One

Elliot comes out with a spinning back kick but is well wide of the mark.

Ulanbekov lands a good straight combo flush on the former title challenger.

Elliot closes the distance and lands a takedown. But Ulanbekov makes his way back to his feet.

Elliot roars as they return to their feet. A good counter left hook lands for Elliot.

Beautiful front kick up the middle from Ulanbekov. Elliot briefly grounds the fight with a double leg but Ulanbekov bounces right back to his feet.

Cracking right hand lands for Ulanbekov before Elliot grinds him t the ground. But he's only on his back for a matter of moments as Ulanbekov sweeps him off.

A brief and unexplained stoppage from the ref, who has words with Elliot.

Elliot gets the better of a flurry with a good counter left hook. Elliot sends Ulanbekov crashing to the canvas with a huge overhand left and narrowly misses with a knee.

Ulanbekov ties up with a guillotine attempt but it's defended. The round ends.

Flyweights on deck

Up next is a tasty men's 125lb bout between veteran Tim Elliot and the super-talented Tagir Ulanbekov.

This will be a banger, folks.

Klein wins via split decision

Ludovit Klein defeats Devonte Smith via split decision - with the judges scoring the bout 28–29, 29–28, 30–27 in his favour.

How one judge - who will remain nameless - thought Smith won is beyond me.

Klein should get the nod

Devonte Smith's recent win streak, in my opinion, is about to come to an end.

I have Ludovit Klein winning by a scorecard of 30-27. Let's see if the judges concur.

Smith vs Klein – Round Three

A wild flurry kicks off the third round. Klein closes the distance with several kicks to the body before initiating a clinch.

They separate and Klein lands a good straight shot after.

Two more front kicks to the body lands for Klein - who is more than happy to close the distance and frustrate Smith in the clinch.

They break and a wild flurry ensues in the centre of the octagon.

A beautiful one-two down the pipe from Smith. A nasty knee and elbow in the clinch from the American.

Klein shoots for a takedown but is met with stern resistance. Spinning elbow lands for Klein as they break.

The horn goes and this goes the distance.

Smith vs Klein – Round Two

Smith is a lot more aggressive after the restart and committing more with his strikes.

They trade head kicks before Klein closes the distance and they clinch against the fence.

They exchange knees in the clinch before they separate, with Smith missing with an elbow.

A good front kick up the middle from Klein. Smith eats a left hand but ducks under a spinning backfist and shoots for a power double.

Klein reverses the position against the fence and is landing punishing blows to the body.

Smith lands a nice knee up the middle and partially connects with an elbow before they clinch again.After a lull in the action, Goddard steps in to separate them.

Powerful double-leg is defended by Klein, who keeps Smith against the fence until the end of the stanza.

Smith vs Klein - Round One

They touch gloves and they're off. Lots of feinting early and pawing out of the jab from both men early.

Klein fires out a one-two and follows up with a body kick. But Smith lands a thundering one of his own.

Another one-two lands for Klein. Head kick lands for Klein but Smith eats it like it's nothing.

Smith misses a head kick of his own. Smith gets rocked with a big straight left and Klein unleashes a flurry of follow-up strikes.

But Smith manages to clinch and stop the ensuing storm. Ref Marc Goddard is really allowing them time to work against the fence.

And just as I say that he steps in breaks up the action. Klein lands another head kick but this one rocks Smith.

The horn goes

We move to the lightweight division

Up next is a tasty fight between the in-form Devonte Smith and Ludovit Klein.

This one should be a banger.

Jacoby wins

Dustin Jacoby extends his win streak with a unanimous decision victory over Michal Oleksiejczuk.

All three judges scored the bout 30-27 in his favour.

Tough one to score

A tough bout to score. Personally, I think Jacoby's strong second round will see him get the nod.

But it all depends on what the judges think.