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Video: Watch Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington Try to Fight in Casino After UFC 235

Tensions are already running high between new UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and No. 1 contender Colby Covington.

TMZ Sports obtained video footage showing Usman and Covington getting into an altercation in a Las Vegas casino on Sunday:

It marked the second time the two have nearly come to blows in less than 24 hours. The first incident occurred as Usman was leaving the Octagon after defeating Tyron Woodley to win the UFC welterweight title at UFC 235:

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Kamaru Usman went straight after Colby Covington #UFC235 https://t.co/gLuYvYeKGc

Per TMZ Sports, witnesses said security was able to get involved before the situation escalated and both fighters were escorted out of the casino before police had to be called.