U.F.C. 268
Amid all the trash talk and the anticipated matchup between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, another fighter could have made a case to be in the cage tonight: Leon Edwards.
Edwards and Usman first fought in 2015, and Usman won by decision. Edwards has not lost since, winning nine fights and participating in one fight that ended in a no contest. His most recent fight was a unique five-round, nontitle bout against fan-favorite Nate Diaz in June, which he won convincingly.
Two of Usman’s five title defenses have been rematches against former foes, including tonight against Covington, whom he beat via technical knockout last year.