Hard to imagine, but Colby Covington showed Kamaru Usman some respect after their epic rematch at UFC 268.
Welterweight champion Usman got the best of Covington once again, but he wasn’t able to put him away this time. After 25 minutes in which Covington survived two knockdowns in Round 2, he went over to Usman to show some love.
Who knew referee Dan Miragliotta would be in between these two fierce foes to break up a warm embrace?
What did Colby Covington say to Kamaru Usman after #UFC268?
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Covington: “You know I’m just trying to sell it for you.”
Usman: “What?”
Covington: “You know I’m just trying to sell it for you.”
Usman: “I know. I know. I know.”
Covington: “It’s all love.”
However, it didn’t take long for Covington to go back to his trash-talking ways, bashing Usman in the post-fight press conference and beyond. “I can’t respect that guy. How can I respect a cheater?” Covington would later say.
At least he showed Usman some respect in the heat of the moment, though. Right?
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