UFC 268 FAQ
Who is fighting in the UFC 268 main event?
Kamaru Usman is defending the UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington in the main event. Usman and Covington previously fought for the title in Dec. 2019, and Usman won by KO/TKO late in the fight. The build-up for this fight should be intense, as Covington is one of the UFC’s biggest trash talkers.
Who is fighting in the co-main event of UFC 268?
Rose Namajunas is defending the women’s strawweight title against Zhang Weili in the co-main event. Namajunas and Weili recently fought each other in April 2021, and this fight is an immediate rematch. In their first fight, Namajunas won by KO/TKO with a head kick to take the belt from Weili.
What other notable fights are taking place at UFC 268?
Justin Gaethje is facing Michael Chandler in a compelling lightweight bout that could determine the next No. 1 contender. Gaethje and Chandler both fought for the title in their most recent fights, but both were unsuccessful. Gaethje lost his title bout to Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Chandler lost his title bout to Charles Oliveira.
When and where is UFC 268?
UFC 268 takes place on Saturday, November 6, and will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. ET, and the main card begins at 10:00 p.m. ET.