The rematch went the distance, but Kamaru Usman managed to get the job done once again. Although he was unable to finish Colby Covington at UFC 268, the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ did enough in the striking department to pick up another victory. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the match.
Let’s go Colby!!! Usman a bitch and hangs out/talks to more little fucks!!
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) November 7, 2021
That Usman jab is a serious weapon! Wondering what Colbys gameplan will be this time around. Can he keep a high wrestling pace with a bigger, stronger wrestler, and deal with his improved striking?! Lehgoo!#UFC268
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
Much better usman in the first round, landing the most significant punches of the round #UFC268 @ufc
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) November 7, 2021
10-9 for the champ! #UFC268 the crowd chanting “fuck you colby” is hilarious
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
Colby stiff and showing lack of confidence in his shot and strikes. Anything can happen in a fight but not looking good for Colby
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) November 7, 2021
Big round for Usman 2-0! Colby is swinging though man. Anybody can get clipped! Good fight #UFC268
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) November 7, 2021
Usman is ALL over him this time. #UFC268
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
Usman simply looking sharper and more powerful so far. 10-8 round in round 2?
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 7, 2021
The clock saves collby who is making a lot of mistakes, he is not comfortable, usman takes another round and almost finishes it #UFC268 @ufc
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) November 7, 2021
Domination @USMAN84kg
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) November 7, 2021
@ColbyCovMMA strategy switching for orthodox stance isn’t good. Domination for the champ @USMAN84kg so far #UFC268
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) November 7, 2021
Wow I stand corrected. Another instant classic, can’t deny Colby’s heart #UFC268
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
The truck said that’s not a TD?? Bro…WHAT?? 3 points of control but Usmans got right back up. It’s still a TD tho. How are these guys scoring stats #UFC268
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
Confidence building it seems. Colby is throwing looser
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) November 7, 2021
Well, things just got more dramatic. Colby wins round 4. If round 2 wasn’t a 10-8 for Usman, we most likely have an even championship fight that again comes down to round 5.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 7, 2021
Somethings wrong with that canvas tonight.
— Chris Wade (@CWadeMMA) November 7, 2021
#AndStill! Great fight men! Much respect to both of you
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
And round 5 could’ve been the elusive 10-10 round. Man! Also, props to Big Dan on doing a fine job refereeing this main event.
— 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
Usman just passed GSP ♂️
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) November 7, 2021
AND STIIIIIILLLLLLLL… #UFC268
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) 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
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
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