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USA Today
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UFC on ESPN 68: How to watch Usman vs. Buckley, start time, Atlanta lineup, odds, more
UFC on ESPN 68: How to watch Usman vs. Buckley, start time, Atlanta lineup, odds, more Here's what you need to know to watch UFC on ESPN 68 on ESPN and ESPN+. The UFC is in Atlanta for the sixth time (including a 2014 visit to suburban Duluth), and the first time in more than six years this week with UFC on ESPN 68. Here's how to watch UFC on ESPN 68 with a struggling former champion against a surging welterweight in the headlining spot. Broadcast and streaming info UFC on ESPN 68 has a main card that starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET. Stay tuned to MMA Junkie later this week for more broadcast details. Main event: Kamaru Usman Record: 20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC 20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC Opponent: Joaquin Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) Joaquin Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) Division: Welterweight Welterweight Key wins: Colby Covington (twice), Jorge Masvidal (twice), Gilbert Burns, Tyron Woodley, Rafael dos Anjos, Demian Maia, Sean Strickland, Leon Edwards Colby Covington (twice), Jorge Masvidal (twice), Gilbert Burns, Tyron Woodley, Rafael dos Anjos, Demian Maia, Sean Strickland, Leon Edwards Misc.: Usman lost the welterweight title with less than a minute left in a 25-minute fight he was dominating against Leon Edwards when an all-time head kick put him on the wrong side of an all-time highlight. He lost a rematch seven months later, then dropped a decision to Khamzat Chimaev at middleweight for a third straight loss. He's looking for his first win in nearly four years. Main event: Joaquin Buckley Record: 21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC 21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC Opponent: Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) Division: Welterweight Welterweight Key wins: Colby Covington, Stephen Thompson, Vicente Luque Colby Covington, Stephen Thompson, Vicente Luque Misc.: Buckley had his taste of viral success early in his UFC career thanks to an all-time highlight spinning back kick. A two-fight skid is years in the rearview mirror and he's on a six-fight tear with four TKO finishes. Co-main event: Miranda Maverick Record: 15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC 15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC Opponent: Rose Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) Rose Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) Division: Women's flyweight Women's flyweight Key wins: Jamey-Lyn Horth, Andrea Lee, Gillian Robertson Jamey-Lyn Horth, Andrea Lee, Gillian Robertson Misc.: Maverick has been on one of the nicest runs in the division with four straight wins and victories in six of her past seven fights. Years ago, she came up short against a few bigger names in the division, so a win over a former champ like Namajunas would be a big notch on her belt. Co-main event: Rose Namajunas Record: 13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC 13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC Opponent: Miranda Maverick (15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) Miranda Maverick (15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) Division: Women's flyweight Women's flyweight Key wins: Tracy Cortez, Amanda Ribas, Zhang Weili (twice), Jessica Andrade, Joanna Jedrzejczyk (twice) Tracy Cortez, Amanda Ribas, Zhang Weili (twice), Jessica Andrade, Joanna Jedrzejczyk (twice) Misc.: Two-time champion 'Thug' Rose' started her 2024 trip back to title contention right with two wins after back-to-back losses to Carla Esparza – in which she dropped the title – and recent title challenger Manon Fiorot. But this past November, she lost to Erin Blanchfield and now has to work her way back up. UFC on ESPN 68 main card betting odds MAIN CARD (ESPN2/ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET) Cory Sandhagen -485 vs. Deiveson Figueiredo +370 Reinier de Ridder +250 vs. Bo Nickal -310 Santiago Ponzinibbio -120 vs. Daniel Rodriguez +100 Montel Jackson -205 vs. Daniel Marcos +170 Serhiy Sidey -135 vs. Cameron Smotherman +115 Mason Jones -575 vs. Jeremy Stephens +425 UFC on ESPN 68 prelim betting odds PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jon Jones Takes Aim at Colby Covington With Harsh Words
Jon Jones Takes Aim at Colby Covington With Harsh Words originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jon Jones has been on a bit of a heater lately. Whether he's traveling to Thailand, filming The Ultimate Fighter Russia, or sparking debate online with cryptic tweets and candid interviews, the UFC heavyweight king is very much back in the spotlight. While fans continue to wait and see whether he'll accept a title unification bout against Tom Aspinall, Jones hasn't exactly been quiet — especially when it comes to sharing his opinions on fellow fighters and industry drama. Advertisement In a recent episode of DeepCut with VicBlends, in a clip captured by Red Corner MMA, Jones was asked a pointed question: Who does he think is the most overrated fighter in the UFC? At first, he hesitated. But then came a quote that raised eyebrows everywhere. 'I could say his name, but it's really just because I don't like him. And saying his name gives him clout, which I also don't want to do. His initials are C.C., and he's a total douchebag.' Naturally, fans immediately zeroed in on Colby Covington as the likely target — and for good reason. The beef between Jones and Covington dates back well before the UFC. Both men wrestled at Iowa Central Community College, where they were briefly teammates — a sitcom pairing that never got picked up. Colby CovingtonGetty Images The two didn't exactly get along. Jones once called Covington a bad roommate, while Covington has repeatedly taken aim at Jones' drug test history and legal troubles. It's been less of a rivalry and more of a long-running reality show, with drama popping up every few seasons in interviews or online posts. Jon JonesGetty Images While Jones didn't officially say the name, the initials and the insult were enough. Most fans didn't need a second hint. Advertisement Related: UFC Veteran Teases Date for Heavily Pursued Conor McGregor Showdown Related: UFC Veteran Enters New Arena to Challenge Khabib: 'I Know You're Getting Ready' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Belal Muhammad brands Colby Covington a 'moron' for childish lunch prank ahead of UFC 315 showdown with Jack Della Maddalena
Belal Muhammad has branded Colby Covington a 'moron' for his childish prank at the UFC Performance Institute ahead of UFC 315. Controversial welterweight, Covington, filmed himself hiding pre-made food that Muhammad, who takes on Jack Della Maddalena for the title this weekend, was supposed to have during training. He said: 'We took Belal's food and we hid it in the back f***ing corner so he'll never be able to see it dude. 'Guys, we just saw Belal's food in here so we're going to hide it from him. Belal, your food is not going to be here when you come in. The camera man chipped in with: 'Nobody is finding that, nobody is going to find it.' Before Covington added: 'Sorry Belal, you're a f***ing bum. He ain't smart enough to look around that fridge, dumber than a box of rocks.' Colby hiding Belal's food at the PI 😳 #UFC315 — The Fight Bubble (@thefightbubble) May 6, 2025 During his UFC 315 media day press conference, Muhammad responded, saying: 'He hid my food? I'm not even in Las Vegas, that's how much of a moron he is. 'I don't know what he's doing. These guys are like YouTubers now. Kamaru's a podcaster, Colby's a YouTuber. They need to do a podcast together, "The Biggest Losers".' Muhammad's reference to Usman is concerning an altercation between the pair on a podcast recording that abruptly ended after 10 minutes. Neither man has specifically revealed what caused the scrap but former champion Usman said he and Muhammad would need security to separate them if they have to be in the same room again. For all the animosity heading his way from Covington and Usman, it is Maddalena who Muhammad needs to focus on. The brilliant Australian striker heads to Montreal as the underdog this weekend but is a dangerous one. Muhammad claimed the belt with a suffocating win over Leon Edwards and will now try to launch an era of dominance. The main event takes place this Saturday night at around 5am UK time and Mail Sport will be on hand with live updates throughout the card.
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ian Machado Garry: Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are 'not fighters anymore'
Ian Machado Garry: Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are 'not fighters anymore' Ian Machado Garry rules out Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington as top UFC welterweights. Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) takes on streaking contender Carlos Prates (21-6 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in Saturday's UFC on ESPN 66 (ESPN2, ESPN+) main event at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. The brash Irishman sees a new crop of welterweight talent, and thinks the likes of former UFC champion Kamaru Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) and ex-interim champ Colby Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) are no longer in the picture anymore. "We're getting out with the old and in with the new," Garry told CBS Sports. "We're getting rid of these people that are just trying to stay relevant like Kamaru and Colby, just trying to maintain relevancy by just talking on podcasts and trying to slag off Paddy Pimblett. That's all they are now. They don't want to fight. They're not fighters anymore, they're done. "You've got people like Leon (Edwards), and I f*cking hate to say this but Gilbert (Burns), who just haven't had the best run lately, and you've got these young, hungry killers coming up. The likes of me, Prates, (Michael) Morales, Sean Brady, Shavkat (Rakhmonov), Jack (Della Maddalena), and you're just seeing what the welterweight division is turning into for the next decade because these guys, they're going to be around for a long time. They're all talented everywhere." After defending his UFC welterweight title five times, Usman has lost three straight to Leon Edwards twice, and most recently Khamzat Chimaev on short notice at UFC 294. Meanwhile, Covington has lost three of his past four, and is coming off a TKO stoppage to Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 63 headliner this past December.
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
UFC 314 video: Paddy Pimblett, Colby Covington restrained in backstage altercation
UFC 314 almost had a bonus fight backstage at Kaseya Center in Miami. Fresh off his win over Michael Chandler and doing post-fight broadcast partner interviews, Paddy Pimblett engaged in a screaming match with Colby Covington. The altercation was caught on video by ESPN, during which both fighters threatened to slap the other. Covington called Pimblett a 'bum,' and Pimblett returned by calling Covington 'a maggot' and accusing him of putting on an act. 'He only does something when a camera is about,' Pimblett said on the post-fight show. 'I seen him at Power Slap the other week and walked past him. I was staring at him and he looked at the floor like this. Now, he knows there is a camera about. He walked past, so I just said to him, 'I'll go and slap you, but you'll go and ring the police like you did with (Jorge) Masvidal you little grass (snitch). '… Anyway, he ain't sh*t. He pays supermodels to stand with him, the f*cking bum. He's a nobody. He's on a three-fight losing streak. He's irrelevant. He's trying to use me now to stay relevant because he's a nobody. He's a bum. I'll beat Colby Covington for the laugh but I've got bigger fish to fry than that little mushroom.' Covington has yet to comment publicly on the altercation. Check out video of the altercation below: It got heated backstage between Colby Covington and Paddy Pimblett at #UFC314 👀 — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 13, 2025 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 314.
