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Covington and Usman met in a five-round welterweight title fight, the main event of UFC 268 on Saturday, November 6. Covington is 17-5 overall and 11-2 in the UFC. Usman is 21-4 and 12-0. Covington has 11 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Usman has 12 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Covington gives up four inches of reach. Usman won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Covington | Usman |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'11" | 6'0" |
| Reach | 72" | 76" |
| Age | 33 | 34 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Switch |
| UFC Record | 11-2 | 12-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 38% | 54% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | 59% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 41% |
| Takedown Defense | 75% | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Control / 15 | 1:36 | 2:59 |
| Finish Rate | 39% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 15% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 46% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 15:16 | 16:08 |