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Jon Jones reacts after Kamaru Usman defeats Colby Covington at UFC 268
Christopher Taylor - November 6, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tuned in to watch his former college roommate Colby Covington rematch Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-1 MMA) and Covington (16-3 MMA) had originally collided back at UFC 245 in December of 2019, with the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious via a thrilling fifth round TKO. Since that first encounter, Kamaru went on to defend his welterweight title on three occasions, stopping Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns in his most recent efforts.
UFC 268 Bonus Report: Gaethje vs. Chandler get FOTN
Chris Taylor - November 6, 2021
The Octagon returned to MSG for tonight’s UFC 268 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. The highly anticipated welterweight title fight rematch proved to be another thrilling war. Kamaru Usman was able to get off to a strong start in the fight and wound up dropping Colby Covington on two occasions in the second round. However, ‘Chaos’ stormed back in rounds three and four, leaving many to believe the fight was 2-2 after twenty minutes. The final five minutes resulted in another competitive round and following the final buzzer Usman and Covington couldn’t help but show each other some respect.
Pros react after Kamaru Usman defeats Colby Covington at UFC 268
Chris Taylor - November 6, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 268 event was headlined by a welterweight title fight rematch featuring Kamaru Usman taking on Colby Covington. Usman (20-1 MMA) and Covington (16-3 MMA) had originally collided back at UFC 245 in December of 2019, with the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious via a thrilling fifth round TKO.
UFC 268 Results: Kamaru Usman defeats Colby Covington (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 6, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 268 event is headlined by a welterweight title fight rematch featuring Kamaru Usman taking on Colby Covington. Usman (19-1 MMA) and Covington (16-2 MMA) originally collided back at UFC 245 in December of 2019, with the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious by of a thrilling fifth round TKO.
Jorge Masvidal shares his top three picks for UFC 268
Christopher Taylor - November 6, 2021
Jorge Masvidal has shared his top three picks for tonight’s UFC 268 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington 2. Usman (19-1 MMA) and Covington (16-2 MMA) originally collided back at UFC 245 in December of 2019, with the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious by way of a thrilling fifth round TKO.
UFC 268: 'Usman vs Covington 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 5, 2021
The Octagon returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC 268, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. Usman (19-1 MMA) and Covington (16-2 MMA) originally collided back at UFC 245 in December of 2019, with the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious by of a thrilling fifth round TKO.
Nate Diaz has a target for his final fight with the UFC
Adam D Martin - November 5, 2021
UFC welterweight fan-favorite Nate Diaz appears to be targeting the winner of UFC 268’s main event between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. Diaz appears to be very interested in Saturday’s main event between Usman and Covington. Taking to his social media on Friday, Diaz posted a photo of the UFC welterweight champion and his rival during the staredown. On top of the two fighters, Diaz posted a picture of a target along with a dart hitting the bullseye in the center of it.
Canelo Alvarez responds to boxing challenge from UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman
Adam D Martin - November 5, 2021
Pound-for-pound boxing great Canelo Alvarez responded to the recent boxing challenge put up by UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Alvarez steps back into the boxing ring on Saturday night when he takes on Caleb Plant in a fight that takes place in Las Vegas. On the other side of the country, Usman defends his UFC welterweight title when he takes on his archrival Colby Covington. Should Usman defeat Covington, and the betting odds indicate that he should be a big favorite to get his hand raised in this fight, then expect him to continue chasing a superfight in boxing with Alvarez, especially if he goes out there on Saturday night and finishes Plant in boxing.
Kamaru Usman shoves Colby Covington in faceoff after heated press conference (Video)
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2021
Kamaru Usman shoved Colby Covington at the conclusion of the UFC 268 press conference which saw both of them get heated. Usman and Covington have a heated rivalry as the two generally do not like one another. Their first encounter at UFC 245 was heated and the fight exceeded expectations. Now, ahead of UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden the two rivals picked up where they left off and after the press conference, Usman shoved Covington in their faceoff.
Kamaru Usman explains what it would take for him to move up to middleweight and fight Israel Adesanya
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2021
Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya are very close and they have said they would never fight one another, but Usman says there is one way they fight. Usman, Adesanya, and Ngannou are the three African UFC champions and they all call each other brothers and root for each another. With that, both the welterweight and middleweight champ have said they would never compete against one another.
Kamaru Usman praises Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 267 win: "He’s doing a phenomenal job"
Adam D Martin - November 4, 2021
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman praised Khamzat Chimaev following his latest win at UFC 267, saying that “he’s doing a phenomenal job.” Usman fights rival Colby Covington in the main event of UFC 268 on Saturday night for the UFC welterweight title, and the winner of the fight could potentially be facing Chimaev in the near future. Ahead of this Saturday’s pay-per-view event, Usman was asked by the media what he thought of Chimaev’s recent win over Li Jingliang at UFC 267 and what he thinks about potentially fighting him in the future. As far as Usman goes, what Chimaev has been doing is incredibly impressive, though he stopped short of talking about a fight.
Colby Covington scoffs at Kamaru Usman’s callout of Canelo Alvarez: “Just more fake news and easier landing for him”
Harry Kettle - November 4, 2021
Colby Covington has laughed off Kamaru Usman’s recent talk of potentially fighting boxing star Canelo Alvarez. Covington and Usman, who will square off for the second time this weekend with the UFC welterweight title on the line, are set to go up against Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant on the same night. Based on what went down when it was Canelo vs UFC in 2019, we’d say there’s going to be some talk about comparisons.
Vicente Luque to serve as backup fighter for UFC 268 main event, Leon Edwards declined the role first
Cole Shelton - November 3, 2021
Vicente Luque is in New York City and will weigh in to be the backup fighter for UFC 268. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Luque will be the backup fighter for the welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington in Madison Square Garden.
Kamaru Usman confident he'll stop Colby Covington in a 'flawless' performance at UFC 268
Cole Shelton - November 3, 2021
Kamaru Usman believes he’ll finish Colby Covington again at UFC 268. In the main event of the stacked pay-per-view card, Usman is set to have his highly-anticipated rematch against Covington. The two fought at UFC 245 in one of the best fights of 2019 as they went back-and-forth before Usman got the fifth-round TKO.
Kamaru Usman explains callout of Canelo Alvarez: “It's not about money, it's about what gets me out of bed, what gets me scared”
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2021
Kamaru Usman explained his callout of Canelo Alvarez, saying “it’s not about money, it’s about what gets me out of bed, what gets me scared.” Usman takes on archrival Colby Covington in the main event of UFC 268 this Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. For Usman, this represents another massive fight for him in his MMA career. Since entering the UFC in 2015, Usman is a perfect 14-0, and if he beats Covington to go 15-0, it would start putting him into the upper-echelon of MMA fighters who have ever lived. But even though he still has plenty of more potential opponents to fight in the UFC welterweight division, Usman is looking big. And when it comes to combat sports, it doesn’t get much bigger than Canelo Alvarez.
UFC 268 | Pro fighters make their picks for Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2021
In the main event of UFC 268, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are set to have their highly-anticipated rematch. Heading into the fight, Usman is a -320 favorite while the challenger is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are unanimous in thinking we hear ‘And Still’ as Usman will not only beat but will finish Covington once again.
Khamzat Chimaev has put Kamaru Usman on notice after his UFC 267 performance, believes Michael Bisping
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2021
Michael Bisping believes Khamzat Chimaev put the entire welterweight division on notice with his UFC 267 win over Li Jingliang. Chimaev made his return to the Octagon on the main card of UFC 267 against Jingliang. Many expected the fight to be a more competitive one but Chimaev took Jingliang down right away and ground and pounded him until he sunk in the choke and the fight was over in the first round.
Colby Covington promises to put Kamaru Usman 'to sleep' at UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden
Cole Shelton - November 1, 2021
Colby Covington is confident he will hear And New on Saturday night. Covington is set to rematch Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’s a highly-anticipated rematch as the two had one of the best fights of 2019 as Usman won by fifth-round TKO in a controversial stoppage. However, it was a back-and-forth fight and both men had moments they can take into the rematch.