Usman respects Covington

Alexandr Ormanji Nov. 3, 2021, 12:35 p.m.

Kamaru Usman, the UFC welterweight champion, made a surprise statement about his next opponent Colby Covington. In a recent interview, the Nigerian Nightmare stated that he has a lot of respect for Colby. Usman also noted and Covington respects him.

"He has a certain image outside the cage that needs to be maintained. But I know he respects me. He doesn't want to show it, but I know he does. And I have a lot of respect for him, too. I think he's a great competitor and he's very tough," the champion said.

Usman and Covington are set to meet in a rematch on November 7. The fight will take place in New York and will headline the 268th UFC tournament.

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