Easily the MMA contest I’m most excited about this month, this rematch promises to be a fantastic fight with Covington’s mouth and Usman’s skills. Kamaru Usman: Kamaru Usman is a very skilled striker who has been making waves since his entry into the UFC--his sole defeat coming from grappler Jose Caceres via submission. However, on the whole, his takedown defense is very solid, and his good use of range to keep people on the end of his kicks makes it hard for grapplers to exploit any potential weakness in his ground game. Look for Usman to strike from range and utilize his excellent range control to corral Covington. Colby Covington: Covington, for as much as I wish he was more of a sportsman, is an extremely talented fighter. He’s fast, strong, and able to adapt beautifully to different situations. He lost the first fight by a 5th round TKO but says that was due to bad refereeing. He has the chance to prove that in the octagon on November 6th. Look for him to try and force his way inside and take Usman to the ground where his superior ground game will give him a significant advantage. Prediction: Usman by KO/TKO. I think Usman is just a little too slick and too fast for Covington to pin down. If his boxing and footwork were just a little better, I might actually give the edge to Covington, but as it stands, I just don’t think Covington has the ability to cut off space enough to pin down a dedicated striker like Usman. HOW TO WATCH: Live on ESPN+ on November 6, 2021 at 10:00 PM ET.