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UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2

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07.26.2021 | 5:24 PM ET

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UFC 268
  • Saturday 11.06.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Location: New York City, New York, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $9,903,557
  • Attendance: 20,715
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 700,000 | TV Ratings:
  • MMA Bouts: 14
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Bout   Info
Kamaru Usman   defeats   Colby Covington   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Rose Namajunas   defeats   Weili Zhang   via Decision, Split   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Marlon Vera   defeats   Frankie Edgar   via KO/TKO, Front Kick   3:50 Round 3 of 3, 13:50 Total Bout Page
Shane Burgos   defeats   Billy Quarantillo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Justin Gaethje   defeats   Michael Chandler   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alex Pereira   defeats   Andreas Michailidis   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee   0:18 Round 2 of 3, 5:18 Total Bout Page
Bobby Green   defeats   Al Iaquinta   via KO/TKO, Jab-cross to Ground Strikes   2:25 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Chris Curtis   defeats   Phil Hawes   via KO/TKO, Counter Left   4:27 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Nassourdine Imavov   defeats   Edmen Shahbazyan   via KO/TKO, Elbows From Crucifix   4:42 Round 2 of 3, 9:42 Total Bout Page
Ian Machado Garry   defeats   Jordan Williams   via KO/TKO, Counter Right   4:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Chris Barnett   defeats   Gian Villante   via KO/TKO, Wheel Kick to Ground Strikes   2:23 Round 2 of 3, 7:23 Total Bout Page
Dustin Jacoby   defeats   John Allan   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Melsik Baghdasaryan   defeats   Bruno Souza   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ode Osbourne   defeats   CJ Vergara   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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2021.07.26 5:25 PM ET

bout rumored

Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington II at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
FeedingABusCarrots
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07.26.2021 | 6:45 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 765 Points   |   Tied for 215th

Sniff that belt for the last time Marty, Chaos is coming

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07.26.2021 | 7:34 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 580 Points   |   Tied for 2250th

Hope Covington gets stretchered out this time

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07.26.2021 | 7:43 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 545 Points   |   Tied for 2730th


Colby better try and wrestle Kamuru as If he try to stand with him, Colby is ******, Kamuru stand up has improve ten fold in real quick time under Trever Whitman. And good luck taking down Usman, Colby also left ATT for a worst gym because everyone hate him for his ******** persona. Colby not getting out of the early rounds, Usman has been sleeping way better striker then Colby in Masvidal and Burns, And Masvidal has one of the best chins in MMA history

Colby also only fight in the 2 year since they’re fight was Woodly  who now is just a punching bag and wressling dummy. So big whoop

* Edited at 07.26.2021, 10:12 PM ET *

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07.26.2021 | 8:38 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 800th

Usman vs. Covington II
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R2
should be a great fight

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07.26.2021 | 8:58 PM ET

Predictions: 13 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 720 Points   |   487th Place

Usman will finish Colby again, I think third round this time

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07.26.2021 | 10:13 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 1895th

Usman vs. Covington II
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R3
Why is this rematch happening?

Cheeseball
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07.26.2021 | 11:03 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points   |   Tied for 1385th

I like you @FeedingABusCarrots but this time Usman is flatlining Colby early.

* Edited at 07.26.2021, 11:06 PM ET *

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07.27.2021 | 3:59 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 705 Points   |   Tied for 649th

Usman vs. Covington II
Colby Covington, DEC
Colby going to beat Marty again

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PEACE
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07.27.2021 | 4:06 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 3855th

Dana gifting his maga friends some ********, why is this fight even happening

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FeedingABusCarrots
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07.27.2021 | 4:29 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 765 Points   |   Tied for 215th

Colby was Usmans toughest fight, yes he should’ve been more active but this fight will sell, it is more competitive than Usman vs some random rank 5-10 welterweight, something Usman wanted as hes scared of Colby. Edwards would’ve gotten it if he didn’t almost get finished by Diaz. This fight will be one of the best sold PPV’s this year no matter what the rest of the card looks like. It absolutely makes sense economically aswell as from a competitive standpoint. America’s champ is back and some of you seem to forget that besides Colby’s behavior outside of the cage he is actually a really elite fighter with some of the best cardio of the entire roster.

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07.27.2021 | 4:40 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 765 Points   |   Tied for 215th

@Cheeseball we’ll see about that haha, may the best win

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PEACE
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07.27.2021 | 5:48 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 3855th

I literally can't tell if you're playing some character half the time.

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07.27.2021 | 10:17 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points   |   Tied for 3792nd

Usman VS Covington
No more fake nut-shots or fake eye-pokes 
Colby via DEC 49-46

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07.28.2021 | 4:02 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 630 Points   |   Tied for 1568th

Usman vs. Covington II
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R3
I think it'll be an easier fight for Usman than before. Body shots will weaken Colby to the point where if he wants to wrestle, he will be just gassing himself out faster. He had problems dodging the straight right and lefts, which eventually broke his jaw, I don't see him doing well against Usman's new jab. Maybe Colby will prove me dead wrong, but I think it might be a one-sided beating this time.

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07.30.2021 | 7:53 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 10 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 3327th

Usman stood and traded with Colby, and gave Colby every chance. He fought dumb because he wanted to walk Colby down and break him, which he eventually did but it made it look close. I think Usman can fight much smarter and go to levels Colby can't. I think he'll do that this time, with his new team.

Gaethje-Chandler rumored for this card too. I can already taste an Usman-Gaethje parlay.

* Edited at 07.30.2021, 7:53 PM ET *

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07.30.2021 | 8:30 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 370 Points   |   Tied for 4024th

Another Wittman double trouble card, let's see if rose can get on so he can shoot for 3 lol

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07.31.2021 | 2:10 AM ET

Predictions: 13 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 825 Points   |   Tied for 42nd with 1 other

both fights - Usman v Colby and Gaethje v Chandler are top level of this sport and top level of this sports entertainment, I am curious about this card and other fights added here 

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07.31.2021 | 4:19 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 2477th

Usman vs. Covington II
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R3
Marty does everything..better..cept strike defense wont matter with cheeseboy

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2021.07.31 11:08 AM ET

bout announced

Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
2021.07.31 11:09 AM ET

bout status update

Usman vs. Covington II Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
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07.31.2021 | 1:00 PM ET

Dream Main Card

Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 2972nd

Main Event - Usman vs Covington 2
Co-Main - Namajunas vs Esparza 2
5 round feature - Geathje vs Chandler
* Rackic vs Projaska (title contender elimination bout) 
* Suga Sean vs Cody Staman

* Edited at 07.31.2021, 1:00 PM ET *

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07.31.2021 | 1:07 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 9 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 3003rd



@Kriger2 if you're under 60% in your predictions you shouldn't be allowed to comment. People who know **** about the sport only and you don't fit the threshold so **** haha. The cup shot was clearly a cup shot and ironically once Colby was about to get finished he faked an eye poke which was shown on replay to be a clear punch. People who do anything but laugh at Colby's antics and dismiss them probably married their cousins, are missing at least one tooth and/or have a very low reading level... and oh yea, are white. This main and co main event are 2 battles of fighters who talk too much vs guys who just like to handle their business. Imagine being the idiot who got his jaw broke and is still talking HAHAHAHAHA... what a moron

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