Kamaru Usman has defeated Colby Covington by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-7, 49-46) to retain the UFC welterweight championship.
After their rematch at UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Usman described Covington as a tough opponent.
Usman won their first fight with a fifth-round knockout.
He also acknowledged that Covington has improved from their first bout.
Usman subsequently proclaimed himself the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Covington “the second-best guy” in the division.
On his part, Covington admitted that Usman had a better night.
Watch some videos from the bout below;
Is that.. respect?
Another fight for the ages from Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
These two were born to fight one another!#UFC268 pic.twitter.com/29osYd4kLd
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) November 7, 2021
A moment between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington after their fight. #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/VzZz8MiXjM
— ESPN (@espn) November 7, 2021
MASSIVE left from Usman and he wobbles Covington 😳 #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/cd4igi57I0
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 7, 2021
“I am the pound-for-pound best alive right now.”
After 15 straight wins, 🇳🇬🏆 @Usman84kg might be getting BETTER with each performance. #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/8awTVoDUGx
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 7, 2021
My best part of the fight. Kamaru Usman dropping Colby Covington twice.
PS: Colby is tough. #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/PbqGE0x3F5
— Oh’ Kelvin (@kelvinekerete) November 7, 2021
