The highly anticipated UFC 268 welterweight championship rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington takes place on November 6, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Event Details:

• Date: November 6, 2021
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Main Card Start: 10:00 PM on PPV

Kamaru Usman (19-1-0)

• 18-fight win streak since 2013
• 9 KOs, 1 submission, 9 decisions
• 54% striking accuracy, 48% grappling accuracy
• 4.63 significant strikes landed per minute
• 100% takedown defense
• 57% significant strike defense
• 3.27 takedowns per 15 minutes

Colby Covington (16-2-0)

• Lost previous title fight vs Usman by TKO
• 4 KOs, 4 submissions, 8 decisions
• 38% striking accuracy, 50% grappling accuracy
• 4.12 significant strikes landed per minute
• 75% takedown defense
• 55% significant strike defense
• 4.61 takedowns per 15 minutes

Fight Analysis: Their first matchup was a striking battle, with Usman landing 175 significant strikes to Covington's 143. Usman also scored two knockdowns. Given both fighters' aggressive striking styles and high-volume output, expect another action-packed championship bout with Usman entering as the favorite.

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