The feeling and vibe that surrounded UFC 268 was best described as electric. Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2 was a highly anticipated rematch that was a fitting fight to be held under the roof of a classic venue like Madison Square Garden.
When you add a fight that featured a bitter rivalry like Usman vs. Covington, it just makes a pay-per-view that much more extraordinary. Real heat, more often than not, leads to an intense fight inside the cage.
Colby Covington has waited patiently for another shot at welterweight gold since he dominated former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley. Colby had come the closest of any challenger to beating Usman in their 2019 meeting, and with another shot at the current champ, he hoped that UFC 268 was his time to tie the rivalry up at one apiece.
Kamaru Usman has been dominant as the welterweight champion. Each fight with his belt on the line, he had shown a better version of himself. Usman appeared well on his way to cementing a legacy as one of the greatest welterweights of all time. A win over Colby Covington would end the chapter against the only man to come close in many people’s eyes to dethroning him.
Kamaru Usman’s perfect jab once again made an appearance, setting up powerful shots on Colby Covington. The fight got closer as the rounds went on, leaving fight fans on the edge of their seats. Colby gave the champ everything he had and showed just how durable he really is, but it was Kamaru Usman gaining the unanimous decision victory. It was, once again, a thrilling display from two of the best welterweights in the world today. And it was nice to see the respect shown between two of the biggest rivals in the fight game today, when all was said and done.
PROS GIVE THEIR TAKE
Here is how the pros reacted to the UFC 268 main event.
Great fight fellas!!!! #UFC268
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) November 7, 2021
AND STIIIIIILLLLLLLL… 🤴 🏆 #UFC268
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) November 7, 2021
The respect at the end, it's always a good thing to see!#UFC268
— Herbert Burns (@HerbertBurnsMMA) November 7, 2021
I love it #UFC268
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 7, 2021
Domination @USMAN84kg
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) November 7, 2021
Congratulations @USMAN84kg #andstill
No shame in a performance like that @ColbyCovMMA. Keep doing your thing my friend!@ufc#UFC268
— Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) November 7, 2021
#AndStill! Great fight men! Much respect to both of you
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
49-46 for the champ! #AndStill #UFC268
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
Crazy to think that Colby isn’t the person we all think he is, he felt backed into a corner to make a change and save his career. He became the heel, and it takes away from the fact he’s the second best welterweight in the world. The guy can really fight. #UFC268
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
Awesome main event between two tough SOB’s! Usman is one hell of a champion and Colby was right there with him.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 7, 2021
What does it take to beat Kamaru Usman right now??
One of the best to do it and can't see anyone beating him anytime soon #UFC268
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) November 7, 2021
The ref getting in the way and separating Colby and Kamaru after their fight irritates me #UFC268 #msg great fight gentleman ! Respect ✊🏽
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) November 7, 2021
