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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 24
11.06.2021 | 4:20 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 3654th
11.06.2021 | 4:36 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1448th
* Edited at 11.06.2021, 4:38 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
11.06.2021 | 4:37 PM ET
Coin toss for main card
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 610 Points | Tied for 1856th
"Per aspera ad astra"
11.06.2021 | 4:39 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 1741st
* Edited at 11.06.2021, 4:39 PM ET *
11.06.2021 | 4:44 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 394th
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- Baldric Eggling
11.06.2021 | 4:48 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 3075th
11.06.2021 | 4:49 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 585 Points | Tied for 2234th
He's a bum
I'm a rapper
Usman isn't like me
He'll take it to Colby
Put him in an early coffin
Don't forget that you are white
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
11.06.2021 | 4:50 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1448th
* Edited at 11.06.2021, 4:56 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
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- Baldric Eggling
11.06.2021 | 4:51 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 3075th
Just being honest.
11.06.2021 | 4:56 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 640 Points | Tied for 1448th
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
11.06.2021 | 5:03 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2933rd
Kamaru Usman, SUB, R3
I feel like Usman will want to show he can win a different way. Colby might not want to stand with the "new/improved" striking so opportunities could be there. Colby was once guillotined by Warley Alves. It was awhile ago but he left his neck open for so long. Yikes
Namajunas vs. Zhang II
Weili Zhang, TKO, R3
Can't believe i'm picking another Wittman to lose, but i'm biased towards Weili so don't follow this lol. I love her being at fight ready. Rose seems less effective as the fight weigns, Weili just has to get there and be relentless. Her fave fighter is Tony & she named her dog after Fedor and i adore her <3
Edgar vs. Vera
Marlon Vera, TKO, R3
3 ko losses in his last 6 for Edgar (someone else said this too ha). I know Vera isn't the most powerful, but he's very mean
Gaethje vs. Chandler
Michael Chandler, SUB, R1
I think Chandler is smart enough to avoid standing with Gaethje too much, and he's still explosive enough to get him down
Iaquinta vs. Green
Bobby Green, DEC
If Green gets robbed of another decision, i'm throwing my phone across the room (angry face)
Hawes vs. Curtis
Phil Hawes, TKO, R1
I thought Hawes should've been given the Strickland fight, he was the best available mw when Rockhold cancelled (and Winn cancelled the same day vs Hawes). He isn't from nyc, but nearby north jersey so Hawes by ko ;)
Shahbazyan vs. Imavov
Edmen Shahbazyan, DEC
I don't think Imavov is on Brunson or Hermansson's level.
Villante vs. Barnett
Gian Villante, DEC
This pick makes me sad because it means we won't see Barnett dancing in the middle of msg :(
Jacoby vs. Allan
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
He's so strong
Baghdasaryan vs. Souza
Melsik Baghdasaryan, TKO, R2
It might be tricky. Souza missed weight but didn't look drained, i just think Melsik is a better striker and will need to pressure him because Souza probly has better cardio. Souza is evasive on the feet but that also limits his offense so i guess Melsik. Souza looks so different with his head shaved.
Vergara vs. Osbourne
C.J. Vergara, TKO, R2
Not sure. 8 of Ode's 9 wins are 1st rd finishes. 4 by sub and Vergara has been subbed before. Vergara seems to have a great thai-clinch and thrives in the pocket, but has to be careful on the ground if Ode pulls guard or something.
11.06.2021 | 5:05 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 2730th
Usman is the CEO of EPO
* Edited at 11.06.2021, 5:08 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
11.06.2021 | 5:08 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 13 Winners, 7 Perfect, 800 Points | Tied for 92nd
C.J. Vergara, DEC
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
11.06.2021 | 5:15 PM ET
Casual New Predictions
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 1313th
I tap Dustin Jacoby at -390. He has a passionate bicycle kick. Jacoby will likely finish the natural order.
Baghdasaryan vs. Souza
I finger Melsik Baghdasaryan at -350. He has a brackish bolo punch. Baghdasaryan isn't about to elevate the TV audience.
Burgos vs. Quarantillo
I favor Shane Burgos at -200. He has a jarring ground and pound. Burgos will likely undress the Octagon.
Vergara vs. Osbourne
I select Ode Osbourne at -185. He has a genuine stamina. Osbourne will likely handle the opposing forces.
Hawes vs. Curtis
I tap Phil Hawes at -310. He has a jinxed check hook and an automatic guillotine. Hawes ought to best the crowd noise.
Michailidis vs. Pereira
I am sniffing Alex Pereira at -250. He has an odd fight IQ. Pereira shall guess the humiliating defeat. It's a lock!
Williams vs. Garry
I am loyal to Ian Garry at -375. He has an ironic hammerlock. Garry must neutralize the adversary.
Villante vs. Barnett
I am taking Gian Villante at -130. He has an exhaustive hammerlock. Villante is about to prove the crowd noise.
Iaquinta vs. Green
I tap Bobby Green at -185. He has a zen anaconda and a gauche clawhold. Green shall penetrate the deed.
Edgar vs. Vera
I prefer Marlon Vera at -160. He has a xenotropic tai otoshi. Vera won't escape the foe.
Gaethje vs. Chandler
I adopt Justin Gaethje at -215. He has an incredible leaping clothesline and a zany kneebar. Gaethje won't warp the cutman.
Usman vs. Covington II
I can't get enough of Kamaru Usman at -320. He has a judicious inverted atomic drop. Usman isn't about to incorporate the foe.
"This is the droid you're looking for."
11.06.2021 | 5:20 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 650 Points | Tied for 1310th
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R3
I've seen more improvements out of Usman than I have with Colby, both guys will need to establish their control and I do think it'll be Usman who does that with his constant stance switches and putting the jab out there to the head and the body, Don't think either guy out wrestles each other, they're too good for that, it'll be a more measured striking battle here which I think Usman is just better in. Colby has the kicks but I don't know how successful he'll be with them, especially when Usman can land some counter jabs and gets his timing down, whereas with Colby he doesn't have the power and the timing to stifle Usman's attacks. The damage will add up with Usman and I see him getting the finish again in the rematch
* Edited at 11.06.2021, 5:23 PM ET *
11.06.2021 | 5:26 PM ET
Melsik Baghdasaryan getting his hands wrapped
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 3792nd
11.06.2021 | 5:39 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 2933rd
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
11.06.2021 | 5:42 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 790 Points | Tied for 111th
Usman - 290
The hardest match tonight!!. The Nigerian Nightmare” could build around his dominant wrestling game, which alone was enough to control seemingly any opponent he would face. Usman continued to flash some potential as a striker during his rise on the ladder, most notably and obviously hunting what wound up as a brutal knockout over Sergio Moraes
Namajunas - 105
50/50 here. But i think Rose by DEC!!!.
The rest of the matches who cares!?
"Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game. "
11.06.2021 | 5:46 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 730 Points | Tied for 428th
Gian Villante is retiring tonight casual, show some god damn respect for the GOAT
"Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." - Julius Caesar.
11.06.2021 | 5:48 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 1568th
* Edited at 11.06.2021, 5:50 PM ET *
"When a man lies, he murders some part of the world. These are the pale deaths which men miscall their lives. All this I cannot bear to witness any longer. Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home?"
