The welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been dominated by one man for the past few years: Kamaru Usman. The Nigerian-born wrestler has been on a tear since winning the title in 2019, and he has yet to be defeated in his 19 UFC fights.
Usman’s next challenger is Colby Covington, a former interim welterweight champion who is known for his trash talk and his aggressive fighting style. Covington is a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler, and he has a strong ground game. However, he has struggled with Usman’s wrestling in the past, and he will need to find a way to get the fight to the feet if he wants to win.
The fight between Usman and Covington was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint. The two men went back and forth for five rounds, and Usman ultimately emerged victorious with a fifth-round TKO. The win was Usman’s 14th in a row, and it cemented his status as the welterweight kingpin.
The fight between Usman and Covington was more than just a title fight. It was also a battle of personalities. Usman is a relatively quiet and humble champion, while Covington is a loud and brash trash-talker. The two men had been feuding for months leading up to the fight, and they continued to trade barbs after the fight was over.
Despite their differences, Usman and Covington have mutual respect for each other’s skills. In the post-fight interview, Usman said that Covington was “the toughest guy I’ve ever fought,” and Covington said that Usman was “the best welterweight in the world.”
The fight between Usman and Covington was a classic battle between two of the best welterweights in the world. It was a close and exciting fight that went the distance, and it ended with Usman retaining his title. The fight was also a clash of personalities, and it will be interesting to see if the two men ever fight again.
After the fight, Usman and Covington continued to trade barbs. Usman called Covington a “sore loser” and said that he would never fight him again. Covington, meanwhile, said that he would “get Usman back” and that he was the “true champion.”
The two men have not fought since UFC 245, but they have continued to feud on social media. In December 2021, they met again in the octagon at UFC 268, with Usman winning by unanimous decision. After the fight, Covington congratulated Usman and said that he was “the better man tonight.”
It remains to be seen if Usman and Covington will ever fight again, but their rivalry is one of the most intense in UFC history.