Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will finally be locked in a cage again later this evening (Sat., Nov. 6, 2021) at UFC 268 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two fighters will collide in a rematch two years in the making for the undisputed UFC welterweight title.
Before Usman and Covington settle their beef in the main event, UFC 268 will feature one of the most stacked cards of year. Rose Namajunas will defend her women’s strawweight title in a co-main event rematch with Zhang Weili, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler will collide in a lightweight barn burner to spark the PPV main card, and Frankie Edgar will return to action against bantamweight contender Marlon Vera. Not to mention the nine-fight “Prelims” card featuring some of the most exciting up-and-coming strikers in the promotion today.
We will compile the best of the best below — with all video footage courtesy of UFC and ESPN — and will continue to share the action as it rolls in. Enjoy!
Bruce is back and it sounds SO good!
We missed you, @brucebuffer! #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/QWsQDtw5GX
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) November 6, 2021
Ode Osbourne def. CJ Vergara via Unanimous Decision
The crowd liked the early flying knee attempt for @OdeOsbourne
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Beautiful takedown defense by @CJVergara1991
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Vergara goes high to end Round 1 #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/OtMPfWHjq4
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) November 6, 2021
Putting a stamp on the end of the second
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
The action is picking up early in the third
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
elbows from @CJVergara1991.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Melsik Baghdasaryan def. Bruno Souza via Unanimous Decision
Tan técnicos como peligrosos! Ha sido un deleite este duelo de zurdos #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/b1RDP0v83X
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) November 6, 2021
Turning on the heat at the end of RD 2
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Make that 7??-straight!
@Melsik_The_Gun gets it done in dominant fashion at #UFC268.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Dustin Jacoby def. John Allan via Unanimous Decision
These boys are FIRING here in the first
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Primer round de puros golpes significativos
Veremos a alguien caer? Vamos a round 2! #UFC268 pic.twitter.com/lHc64F3CPS
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) November 6, 2021
Chris Barnett def. Gian Villante via second-round TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
Putting his stamp on MSG
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
OH MY BEAST BOYYYYYYYYY
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Ian Garry def. Jordan Williams via first-round KO (punches)
Ready to derail the hype train
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
IS NOW!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 6, 2021
Nassourdine Imavov def. Edmen Shahbazyan via second-round TKO (elbows)
We’ve got an escape artist on our hands
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
The Golden Boy beginning to turn the tables
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
WHAT. A. BATTLE. ??
Nassourdine Imavov showing up and showing out tonight!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Chris Curtis def. Phil Hawes via first-round KO (punches)
ACTION MAN WITH THE SUPERHERO STRENGTH
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Bobby Green def. Al Iaquinta via first-round TKO (punches)
THE KING!!!!!!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Alex Pereira def. Andreas Michailidis via second-round TKO (flying knee and punches)
FLYING KNEE KNOCKOUT FOR ALEX PEREIRA
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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 7, 2021
Justin Gaethje def. Michael Chandler via Unanimous Decision
Iron Mike makes his walk
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Highlight here to make some waves TONIGHT
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
On the edge of our seats for this one
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Coming in HOT
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
This is. INSANE.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
HE ROCKED HIM @Justin_Gaethje is pouring on the pressure!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Striking on POINT from @Justin_Gaethje tonight ??
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
This fight is absolutely BANANAS
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
That’s one for the history books
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Shane Burgos def. Billy Quarantillo via Unanimous Decision
Coming out firing from the opening bell
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
We’ve got another slugfest on our hands
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
What a start to the second for @BillyQMMA
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
These two came to FIGHT tonight
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Leg kicks paying dividends for @HurricaneShaneB
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
These two are literally throwing the kitchen sink at each other
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Marlon Vera def. Frankie Edgar via third-round KO (front kick)
Escaped the squeeze
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Vintage Frankie showing up tonight
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Starting to close the range in the second!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Things are INTENSE going into the 3rd
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
What a finale to the CHITO SHOW!!!!
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Rose Namajunas def. Zhang Weili via Split Decision
Magnum makes her way to challenge the throne
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Thug Rose is in The Garden
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Things are starting to pick up early
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
The challenger gets the early takedown ???
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
The end of this round
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Putting a stamp on the end of the second.
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Thug Rose with the big shots, but Weili EATS them
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Saved by the bell
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Final. 5??. Minutes ?
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
CLUTCH takedown by @RoseNamajunas
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Kamaru Usman def. Colby Covington via Unanimous Decision
On the hunt for
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
All business for the WW king
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
The time for talk is OVER, THE FIGHT STARTS NOW
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Grappling early in round 1??
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
THE CHAMP DROPS COVINGTON AT THE END OF ROUND 2??
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Combo lands clean for Chaos
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Drama level increasing after round 3
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
The champ picking up the pace
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Only fitting we have a fire fight in tonight’s Main Event
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
We’re headed to the 5th and FINAL ROUND OF THE NIGHT
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
SWANGIN’ & BANGIN’
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
Nothing but respect after 5?? long rounds
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— UFC (@ufc) November 7, 2021
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