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UFC 268: Usman Vs. Covington 2
Welcome to our live coverage of one of the biggest MMA events of the year: UFC 268, which takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City tonight.
The main event sees fierce rivals Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington battle for the welterweight title for a second time, following their all-time great contest two years ago. In December 2019, champion Usman finished Covington in the fifth round after the two elite wrestlers put their usual gameplans aside to trade non-stop punches and kicks for the best part of 25 minutes. Ahead of the pair’s second meeting tonight, the co-main event will also be a title-fight rematch, with Weili Zhang looking to regain her strawweight belt from Rose Namajunas, having been finished by the American via first-round head kick in April.
Perhaps the most anticipated fight of the night will in fact kick off the main card, as lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler go head-to-head in what is expected to be a brutal encounter. In his last bout, over a year ago, Gaethje challenged for the division’s title but was submitted by then-champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who subsequently relinquished his belt and retired. With the vacant strap on the line earlier this year, Chandler came up short against Charles Oliveira, but the winner of tonight’s all-American clash might just receive another shot at the gold next.
Follow live updates from the UFC 268 prelims and main card, below.
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UFC 268 – Usman def. Covington
Covington: “I had my moments, I wobbled him a couple of times, I just couldn’t capitalise. It was his night, he had a better night. Thank you to the first responders, military. Love me or hate me, I’m just getting started. I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. I don’t give a s*** if you hate me, I still love you.”
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:40
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UFC 268 – Usman def. Covington
Kamaru Usman def. Colby Covington via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46).
AND STILL!
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:35
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UFC 268 – Usman vs Covington
Indy Sport has Covington winning the final three rounds, but losing the first and suffering a 10-8 in Round 2.
That would make this fight a draw...
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:34
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The action resumes with 30 seconds left on the clock. Body kicks by Covington.
He blocks a high kick from Usman.
They make it to the buzzer, and Covington appears to tell Usman that it’s all about “the money”.
“Nothing but love.”
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:33
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Usman slips while retreating as Covington throws a head kick.
Covington chases the champion and grabs him against the fence.
“Colby” chants in MSG...
Nice elbow off the break for Covington. One minute left in this fight.
The action is paused for an eye poke on Covington.
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:31
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Usman punches to the body twice. Nice one-two from Covington, but Usman fires back!
Great combination from Covington with his back to the fence! And again, and he hurts Usman!!!
Covington, perhaps unwisely, shoots for a takedown, and Usman stuffs it and lies on top of his challenger.
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:28
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Usman with a couple of good body shots. More strikes landing up top for Covington. This is getting fun.
Strong left hook by Usman – it’s a long one.
Nice body kicks from Covington, and he hurts Usman with a left hand! And again!
Usman puts his head down and starts winging punches!
Covington grabs the champion against the fence and lands a couple of nice elbows! He finishes the frame with a fine punch, too!
A great round for Covington. As Indy Sport sees it, Covington has won the last two rounds, but Usman won the first two – and the second with a 10-8.
Alex Pattle7 November 2021 05:26