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UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
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- 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 |
Responses Page 14
11.01.2021 | 11:37 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3812th
"Never go down without a fight"
11.01.2021 | 12:42 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 2055th
C.J. Vergara, TKO, R1
wont go the distance!
11.01.2021 | 12:55 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 670 Points | Tied for 1013th
"**** Paddy Pimblett"
11.01.2021 | 2:05 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 0 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2875th
Phil Hawes, DEC
Toss up,
Jacoby vs. Allan
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R1
Washing him
Baghdasaryan vs. Souza
Melsik Baghdasaryan, TKO, R1
Kos
11.01.2021 | 2:44 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 1310th
Ode Osbourne, TKO, R2
I'm liking Osbourne here, even though he got finished in the 1st round last time out. He's got the faster hand speed which I think will be crucial in this fight, he'll be able to counter the hooks of Vergara with his fast straight punches since the straight punches always land before the hooks. Maybe mix in some takedowns too here, just going with the guy with more experience and I think Ode can also get a finish here
11.01.2021 | 3:35 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4117th
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R1
Don’t think we’re getting a FOTN like last time I really believe usman walks through Colby I know Colby says that was his worst night but I think that’s just his defense mechanism of not handling a Loss I’ve seen usman improve and haven’t seen Colby improve not much else to say
Namajunas vs. Zhang II
Weili Zhang, TKO, R1
I really want Rose to win but for some reason I see this playing out the same way dillashaw cejudo did and I see Weili powering over Rose early and finishing it with ground and pound
Gaethje vs. Chandler
Michael Chandler, TKO, R1
Someone is getting dropped in this fight I can’t see this going a full 15 almost no way that happens but who knows I have chandler though because I believe he’s the harder hitter Gaethje might throw more volume and have the wider variety of strikes but chandlers overhand is something to be afraid of I think he connects and finishes the highlight
Burgos vs. Quarantillo
Billy Quarantillo, SUB, R1
Both of them always show out should be a war but I’ll lean billy Q due to all the damage Burgos has taken lately
Edgar vs. Vera
Marlon Vera, SUB, R2
I see CHITO out working Frankie sadly I think frankies on the end of his career and theirs gonna be some more Ls to come
Michailidis vs. Pereira
Andreas Michailidis, TKO, R2
I’m green theirs almost no ufc fighters that are Greek so I have to go with the Spartan but I’m not stupid I do know Alex will most likely have him sleeping on the canvas for 5 minutes
Iaquinta vs. Green
Al Iaquinta, TKO, R1
Do I really think iaquinta knocks green out in the first **** no but gotta throw some crazy **** in here
Hawes vs. Curtis
Phil Hawes, TKO, R2
Everyone’s hyping Chris Curtis but idk him so I leave it at that I also think hawes is pretty good
Shahbazyan vs. Imavov
Edmen Shahbazyan, TKO, R1
I think Shahbazyan Has his night again comes out strong and finishes it in the first like he usually does if he doesn’t finish it in the first tho I see imavov finishing him late second or third
Villante vs. Barnett
Chris Barnett, TKO, R2
I just wanna see beast boy get a ufc win real talk tho this fight should be garbage
Jacoby vs. Allan
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R1
Dustin should do his thing here mix in the leg kicks and control him against the cage and then blitz like he does
Baghdasaryan vs. Souza
Bruno Souza, TKO, R3
Melsik looked really good in his debut but idk how his gas tank is so I’ll take the dog
"Too much wine "
11.01.2021 | 5:45 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 1310th
Melsik Baghdasaryan, TKO, R1
Think Melsik wins quite comfortable, Souza can get hit and I just don't think he's gonna be able to deal with the speed and power of Melsik. Souza is a solid striker and will exchange in the pocket but it just isn't a good idea in this fight
11.01.2021 | 5:55 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 2585th
"Delinquent MMA"
11.01.2021 | 6:51 PM ET
Predictions: 2 of 6 Winners, 1 Perfect, 125 Points | Tied for 4502nd
11.01.2021 | 6:54 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 2730th
"Quack quack quack"
11.01.2021 | 6:58 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 815 Points | Tied for 62nd
"Throughout my career I've learned that "If you win you're the ****, if you lose it's bad." - Bruno "Blindadao" Silva"
11.01.2021 | 6:59 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 2585th
"Delinquent MMA"
11.01.2021 | 7:24 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 4156th
If I was Chandler's coach, I would implement a similar gameplan to what Khabib did which was basically standing up with Gaethje to get him tired and then shoot for a takedown when I had the perfect chance. Obviously, Khabib is one of the best grapplers in the world and has an iron chin so he was able to execute this gameplan perfectly. What will be Chandler's best route to a victory here?
* Edited at 11.01.2021, 7:25 PM ET *
11.01.2021 | 7:33 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 4156th
I agree with another poster here that Usman has improved tremendously, he has found more confidence in his boxing ability especially after knocking out both Burns and Masvidal.
I got Usman by first round TKO.
* Edited at 11.01.2021, 7:35 PM ET *
11.01.2021 | 7:36 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3812th
"I've lost 7000€ on Jared Cannonier."
11.01.2021 | 7:38 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 560 Points | Tied for 2553rd
"They're sorcerers they don't get knocked out"
11.01.2021 | 7:38 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 2250th
"When Conor fought Cowboy, he looked like a lion. When he fights stronger opponents, he looks like a scared chicken." - Khabib
11.01.2021 | 9:23 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4075th
* Edited at 11.01.2021, 9:24 PM ET *
11.01.2021 | 10:16 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 2402nd
* Edited at 11.01.2021, 10:31 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
11.01.2021 | 11:49 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 4156th