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UFC 268 results: Kamaru Usman defends welterweight title with unanimous decision win against Colby Covington.
The principal battle between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington conveyed UFC fans a work of art. Their subsequent conflict was the same.
The two welterweight contenders, the hero and negative. 1 competitor, individually, endured the full five rounds Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Usman took control early, associating on a couple of weighty hits and thumping Covington down twice in the second round. Covington didn’t withdraw, be that as it may, as he turned up the forcefulness in the later adjusts to fight off a likely knockout blow and work his direction to a choice.
At the point when the cards were in, it was still Usman, who won by consistent choice (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to hold his welterweight belt and further concrete his place on UFC’s pound-for-pound contender rankings.
Usman wasn’t the main contender on Saturday to safeguard his title. Confronting the previous ladies’ strawweight belt-holder, Rose Namajunas additionally went the full five rounds against Zhang Weili with regards to her belt. Zhang harmed ahead of schedule with a couple of kicks, putting the hero behind her, however Namajunas got moving in the later adjusts and had a basic takedown in the fifth that injury up being a distinction producer in the battle.
Kamaru Usman versus Colby Covington 2 live updates, features from UFC 268
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Usman holds welterweight title with consistent choice win against Covington
Scores: 48-47, 48-47, 49-46
Cycle 5 (1:32 a.m.):
Covington goes in for the primary a few shots. Covington associates on another poke, yet Usman counters with his very own hard hit. Covington hits an uppercut and has begun to land significantly more. The two hook to the mat. Usman interfaces with a kick to the head. Usman slips after a kick endeavor from Covington, yet remains on his feet and wrestles with him as an afterthought. Time required an eye jab. Usman associates with a hard kick and throws another right hook, yet both can complete the battle. Regard displayed between the different sides toward the end.
Cycle 4 (1:25 a.m.):
Covington has kept up with his forcefulness coming into the fourth round. He continues to land hard blows on Usman, as Usman has sat tight for an opening. Usman begins going for some more body shots and terrains a right snare to the face. Usman lands a passed on snare and begins to accuse in of a couple of more shots. Covington then, at that point, handles a kick to the body and backpedals on assault against Usman. Covington pins Usman against the side with around 30 seconds left. Usman has out and handles a chance to Covington.
Cycle 3 (1:19 a.m.):
After a couple of trades, Covington lands a strong shot to the head one moment in, yet Usman counters a couple of moments later with a shot over the top. The two dance around the ring for a piece before Covington attempts to bring down Usman. Usman winds up on top and grounds a couple of body blows before they get back up. Covington hits a couple of punches before Usman gets a right snare on Covington’s head. Covington begins to land a couple of more shots around 30 seconds, and afterward gets a takedown of Usman.
Cycle 2 (1:13 a.m.):
Covington endeavors a kick early, and Usman can get around it and land a decisive left snare. Covington takes one more swing and the two catch for a piece prior to crushing spirit out. Usman hits him with a rebuffing shot when he attempted to get in close once more. Covington has attempted a couple of high kicks, however Usman has been prepared to guard them. Covington surges in to set Usman against the side. Rather than a takedown, Usman hooks him and grounds a couple of hits to the shoulders. Usman discharging in a couple of more shots with under a moment to go, and associates with a substantial left that thumps down Covington. Covington gets back up, yet Usman continues to fire. Covington goes down to get Usman’s battle, and is engrossing body shots as the horn is blown.
Cycle 1 (1:07 a.m.):
Usman lands the principal hit of the night with a left, and he handles another not long after that. Covington attempts to get a takedown, however Usman flips it around and lands a couple of hits to the head before they get up. Usman and Covington exchange shots before Usman gets a speedy takedown. Usman lands a decisive left after some short trades. Covington takes one final swing, however comes up vacant as the round closes.
1:01 a.m.: No contacting of the gloves. This battle starts now.
12:53 a.m.: Now the best pound-for-pound warrior in the UFC is making his entry.
12:50 a.m.: The No. 1 welterweight competitor is making his leave to the Octagon.
See underneath for complete outcomes from the undercard.
11:23 p.m.: Edgar transforms the walkout into a runout as he runs directly out to the Octagon in front of the battle.
UFC 268 beginning time
Start time: 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT
Principle card (PPV): 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Headliner: 12 a.m. ET/9:00 p.m. PT (estimated)
UFC 268: Kamaru Usman versus Colby Covington 2 happens on November 6 with the prelims starting the occasion off at 6 p.m. ET, before the compensation per-view principle card starts at 10 p.m. ET. Usman and Covington ought to enter the Octagon around 12 a.m. ET, contingent upon the length of the undercard sessions.
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