To hear Colby Covington tell it, he’s been chasing a fight against Kamaru Usman since 2015 and now it appears he’ll finally get his opportunity to settle the score against the reigning UFC welterweight champion.
Covington is expected to face Usman at UFC 244 in New York in November, which culminates a rivalry that stretches back more than four years according to the former interim title holder.
It was just after “The Ultimate Fighter” season 21 wrapped up with Usman defeating Hayder Hassan by second round arm triangle choke to secure a victory for his team at the Blackzilians over the fighters from American Top Team.