Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington

Main Event | UFC Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Dec 14, 2019
"Nigerian Nightmare"
vs.
KO/TKO 4:10 R5
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Fighter Comparison

15-1-0

Climbed to 16-1
Pro
Record
15-1-0

Fell to 15-2
-225
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+175
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Interim Champion

Welterweight

Nigeria
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
32
+7 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 31
+9 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
72.0"
(183cm)
Hard Knocks 365 Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 2,810

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Usman
58%
Covington
42%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 245

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington
  • Date: Saturday 12.14.2019 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Usman Disclosed Pay: $550,000
  • Covington Disclosed Pay: $550,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Usman
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