UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 took place on November 6, 2021 in New York, USA, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 14-fight card below.
Fight Results
14 of 14 fights completed — 6 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 Decision (Split) · 7 KO/TKO
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington | Kamaru Usman | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Rose Namajunas vs Weili Zhang | Rose Namajunas | Decision (Split) | R5 (5:00) |
| Frankie Edgar vs Marlon Vera | Marlon Vera | KO/TKO | R3 (3:50) |
| Shane Burgos vs Billy Quarantillo | Shane Burgos | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler | Justin Gaethje | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Alex Pereira vs Andreas Michailidis | Alex Pereira | KO/TKO | R2 (0:18) |
| Al Iaquinta vs King Green | King Green | KO/TKO | R1 (2:25) |
| Phillip Hawes vs Chris Curtis | Chris Curtis | KO/TKO | R1 (4:27) |
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs Nassourdine Imavov | Nassourdine Imavov | KO/TKO | R2 (4:52) |
| Ian Machado Garry vs Jordan Williams | Ian Machado Garry | KO/TKO | R1 (4:59) |
| Gian Villante vs Chris Barnett | Chris Barnett | KO/TKO | R2 (2:23) |
| Dustin Jacoby vs John Allan | Dustin Jacoby | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Bruno Souza | Melsik Baghdasaryan | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Carlos Vergara vs Ode Osbourne | Ode Osbourne | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:50 AM UTC
Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington
Welterweight
Kamaru Usman
70.8% · 1.41
VS
Colby Covington
29.2% · 3.42
Winner: Kamaru Usman · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kamaru Usman: 01:16 · Colby Covington: 01:54
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 17-13 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown; Kamaru Usman controlled for 00:22.
Round 2: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 36-19 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman scored 2 knockdowns; Kamaru Usman controlled for 00:15; Colby Covington controlled for 00:41.
Round 3: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 23-21 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman controlled for 00:16; Colby Covington controlled for 00:05.
Round 4: Colby Covington edged the striking 33-23 in significant strikes; Colby Covington controlled for 00:25.
Round 5: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 24-21 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman controlled for 00:23; Colby Covington controlled for 00:43.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Kamaru Usman winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:00 AM UTC
Rose Namajunas vs Weili Zhang
Strawweight
Rose Namajunas
48.4% · 2.07
VS
Weili Zhang
51.6% · 1.94
Winner: Rose Namajunas · Decision (Split) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Rose Namajunas: 07:00 · Weili Zhang: 03:37
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Weili Zhang edged the striking 22-20 in significant strikes; Weili Zhang landed a takedown; Weili Zhang controlled for 01:08.
Round 2: Rose Namajunas edged the striking 20-16 in significant strikes; Rose Namajunas landed a takedown; Rose Namajunas controlled for 00:31; Weili Zhang controlled for 00:38.
Round 3: Weili Zhang edged the striking 25-14 in significant strikes; Weili Zhang landed a takedown; Rose Namajunas controlled for 00:02; Weili Zhang controlled for 00:57.
Round 4: Rose Namajunas edged the striking 14-12 in significant strikes; Weili Zhang landed 2 takedowns; Rose Namajunas controlled for 02:32; Weili Zhang controlled for 00:54.
Round 5: Rose Namajunas edged the striking 18-8 in significant strikes; Rose Namajunas landed a takedown; Rose Namajunas controlled for 03:55.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Rose Namajunas winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 3:20 AM UTC
Frankie Edgar vs Marlon Vera
Bantamweight
Frankie Edgar
42.2% · 2.37
VS
Marlon Vera
57.8% · 1.73
Winner: Marlon Vera · KO/TKO · Round 3 (3:50)
Fight Statistics
Control — Frankie Edgar: 04:25 · Marlon Vera: 00:01
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Frankie Edgar edged the striking 35-18 in significant strikes; Frankie Edgar landed a takedown; Marlon Vera hunted a submission (1); Frankie Edgar controlled for 03:06.
Round 2: Marlon Vera edged the striking 32-27 in significant strikes; Frankie Edgar landed a takedown; Frankie Edgar controlled for 01:14.
Round 3: Marlon Vera edged the striking 38-32 in significant strikes; Frankie Edgar landed a takedown; Marlon Vera scored a knockdown; Frankie Edgar controlled for 00:05; Marlon Vera controlled for 00:01.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:50 with Marlon Vera winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:50 AM UTC
Shane Burgos vs Billy Quarantillo
Featherweight
Shane Burgos
60.9% · 1.64
VS
Billy Quarantillo
39.1% · 2.56
Winner: Shane Burgos · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Shane Burgos: 02:26 · Billy Quarantillo: 02:09
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Billy Quarantillo edged the striking 63-54 in significant strikes; Shane Burgos controlled for 00:51; Billy Quarantillo controlled for 00:19.
Round 2: Shane Burgos edged the striking 82-54 in significant strikes; Shane Burgos controlled for 00:35; Billy Quarantillo controlled for 00:32.
Round 3: Shane Burgos edged the striking 57-47 in significant strikes; Shane Burgos controlled for 01:00; Billy Quarantillo controlled for 01:18.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Shane Burgos winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:00 AM UTC
Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler
Lightweight
Justin Gaethje
64.9% · 1.54
VS
Michael Chandler
35.1% · 2.85
Winner: Justin Gaethje · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Justin Gaethje: 01:37 · Michael Chandler: 00:03
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Michael Chandler edged the striking 49-40 in significant strikes; Michael Chandler controlled for 00:03.
Round 2: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 38-24 in significant strikes; Justin Gaethje scored a knockdown; Justin Gaethje controlled for 01:09.
Round 3: Justin Gaethje edged the striking 38-30 in significant strikes; Michael Chandler landed a takedown; Justin Gaethje controlled for 00:28.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Justin Gaethje winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:35 AM UTC
Alex Pereira vs Andreas Michailidis
Middleweight
Alex Pereira
69.8% · 1.43
VS
Andreas Michailidis
30.2% · 3.31
Winner: Alex Pereira · KO/TKO · Round 2 (0:18)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alex Pereira: 00:04 · Andreas Michailidis: 03:59
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alex Pereira edged the striking 9-3 in significant strikes; Andreas Michailidis landed 2 takedowns; Andreas Michailidis controlled for 03:59.
Round 2: Alex Pereira edged the striking 2-0 in significant strikes; Alex Pereira scored a knockdown; Alex Pereira controlled for 00:04.
The fight ended in round 2 at 0:18 with Alex Pereira winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:05 AM UTC
Al Iaquinta vs King Green
Lightweight
Al Iaquinta
36.5% · 2.74
VS
King Green
63.5% · 1.57
Winner: King Green · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:25)
Fight Statistics
Control — Al Iaquinta: 0:00 · King Green: 00:15
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: King Green edged the striking 28-10 in significant strikes; King Green scored a knockdown; King Green controlled for 00:15.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:25 with King Green winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:40 AM UTC
Phillip Hawes vs Chris Curtis
Middleweight
Phillip Hawes
72.2% · 1.39
VS
Chris Curtis
27.8% · 3.60
Winner: Chris Curtis · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:27)
Fight Statistics
Control — Phillip Hawes: 0:00 · Chris Curtis: 00:03
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Phillip Hawes edged the striking 48-21 in significant strikes; Chris Curtis scored a knockdown; Chris Curtis controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:27 with Chris Curtis winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:00 AM UTC
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Nassourdine Imavov
Middleweight
Edmen Shahbazyan
48.2% · 2.07
VS
Nassourdine Imavov
51.8% · 1.93
Winner: Nassourdine Imavov · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:52)
Fight Statistics
Control — Edmen Shahbazyan: 02:34 · Nassourdine Imavov: 03:56
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Nassourdine Imavov edged the striking 18-17 in significant strikes; Edmen Shahbazyan landed a takedown; Nassourdine Imavov hunted a submission (1); Edmen Shahbazyan controlled for 01:43; Nassourdine Imavov controlled for 00:39.
Round 2: Nassourdine Imavov edged the striking 24-5 in significant strikes; Nassourdine Imavov hunted a submission (3); Edmen Shahbazyan controlled for 00:51; Nassourdine Imavov controlled for 03:17.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:52 with Nassourdine Imavov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:40 PM UTC
Ian Machado Garry vs Jordan Williams
Welterweight
Ian Machado Garry
76.5% · 1.31
VS
Jordan Williams
23.5% · 4.26
Winner: Ian Machado Garry · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:59)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ian Machado Garry: 00:37 · Jordan Williams: 00:47
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jordan Williams edged the striking 22-18 in significant strikes; Ian Machado Garry scored a knockdown; Ian Machado Garry controlled for 00:37; Jordan Williams controlled for 00:47.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:59 with Ian Machado Garry winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:20 PM UTC
Gian Villante vs Chris Barnett
Heavyweight
Gian Villante
53.2% · 1.88
VS
Chris Barnett
46.8% · 2.14
Winner: Chris Barnett · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:23)
Fight Statistics
Control — Gian Villante: 00:08 · Chris Barnett: 00:12
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Gian Villante edged the striking 22-21 in significant strikes; Gian Villante controlled for 00:08.
Round 2: Chris Barnett edged the striking 17-8 in significant strikes; Chris Barnett scored a knockdown; Chris Barnett controlled for 00:12.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:23 with Chris Barnett winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 10:55 PM UTC
Dustin Jacoby vs John Allan
Light Heavyweight
Dustin Jacoby
74.9% · 1.34
VS
John Allan
25.1% · 3.98
Winner: Dustin Jacoby · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dustin Jacoby: 0:00 · John Allan: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dustin Jacoby edged the striking 48-25 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Dustin Jacoby edged the striking 57-25 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Dustin Jacoby edged the striking 48-27 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Dustin Jacoby winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 10:30 PM UTC
Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Bruno Souza
Featherweight
Melsik Baghdasaryan
75.7% · 1.32
VS
Bruno Souza
24.3% · 4.12
Winner: Melsik Baghdasaryan · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Melsik Baghdasaryan: 00:10 · Bruno Souza: 00:45
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Melsik Baghdasaryan edged the striking 21-11 in significant strikes; Melsik Baghdasaryan controlled for 00:05; Bruno Souza controlled for 00:40.
Round 2: Melsik Baghdasaryan edged the striking 31-16 in significant strikes; Melsik Baghdasaryan controlled for 00:05.
Round 3: Melsik Baghdasaryan edged the striking 23-19 in significant strikes; Bruno Souza controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Melsik Baghdasaryan winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 10:00 PM UTC
Carlos Vergara vs Ode Osbourne
Flyweight
Carlos Vergara
36.1% · 2.77
VS
Ode Osbourne
63.9% · 1.56
Winner: Ode Osbourne · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carlos Vergara: 02:41 · Ode Osbourne: 00:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ode Osbourne edged the striking 34-24 in significant strikes; Carlos Vergara controlled for 00:01; Ode Osbourne controlled for 00:08.
Round 2: Carlos Vergara edged the striking 28-26 in significant strikes; Ode Osbourne landed a takedown; Ode Osbourne controlled for 00:17.
Round 3: Carlos Vergara edged the striking 41-19 in significant strikes; Carlos Vergara controlled for 02:40; Ode Osbourne controlled for 00:01.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Ode Osbourne winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington | 70.8% (1.41) | 29.2% (3.42) |
| Rose Namajunas vs Weili Zhang | 48.4% (2.07) | 51.6% (1.94) |
| Frankie Edgar vs Marlon Vera | 42.2% (2.37) | 57.8% (1.73) |
| Shane Burgos vs Billy Quarantillo | 60.9% (1.64) | 39.1% (2.56) |
| Justin Gaethje vs Michael Chandler | 64.9% (1.54) | 35.1% (2.85) |
| Alex Pereira vs Andreas Michailidis | 69.8% (1.43) | 30.2% (3.31) |
| Al Iaquinta vs King Green | 36.5% (2.74) | 63.5% (1.57) |
| Phillip Hawes vs Chris Curtis | 72.2% (1.39) | 27.8% (3.60) |
| Edmen Shahbazyan vs Nassourdine Imavov | 48.2% (2.07) | 51.8% (1.93) |
| Ian Machado Garry vs Jordan Williams | 76.5% (1.31) | 23.5% (4.26) |
| Gian Villante vs Chris Barnett | 53.2% (1.88) | 46.8% (2.14) |
| Dustin Jacoby vs John Allan | 74.9% (1.34) | 25.1% (3.98) |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Bruno Souza | 75.7% (1.32) | 24.3% (4.12) |
| Carlos Vergara vs Ode Osbourne | 36.1% (2.77) | 63.9% (1.56) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Madison Square Garden
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Capacity
- 19,812
- Timezone
- America/New_York