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BREAKING: Kamaru Usman Retains Welterweight Title As He Beats Covington Via Decision.
Kamaru Usman retained his UFC welterweight title by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-7, 49-46) over Colby Covington.
Usman praised Covington as a tough opponent after their rematch at UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
Usman won their first fight with a fifth-round knockout.
He also acknowledged that Covington has improved from their first bout.
Usman subsequently proclaimed himself the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Covington “the second-best guy” in the division.
On his part, Covington admitted that Usman had a better night.
Details later…