K. Usman at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Unlike your opponent Colby covington, Kamaru Usman don't want to hear about provocations before UFC 268. In an interview with 'Embedded', on the official Ultimate channel, the current welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) paid respect to the North American and believes he will find the best version of the challenger next Saturday (06).
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“I’m going into the second fight with Colby now and I’m expecting the toughest Covington there’s ever been. Fighting a guy like that, you would expect a lot of mutual respect because we actually shared that octagon for almost 25 minutes. He receives criticism for the way he behaves outside the octagon, but I know he respects me, I know he does. He may not show it, but I know it exists. And I also have a lot of respect for him. I think he's a great competitor, very tough, but the wisdom I've gained in the last year and a half is what surpasses everything he's done,” said Usman.
Champion since March 2019, Usman will be defending his under-77,1kg belt for the fifth time. Since the day he dethroned Tyron woodley, the Nigerian also defeated Colby covington, Jorge masvidal (twice) and Gilbert Durinho. The division leader has a record of 19 triumphs and just one setback in professional MMA.
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