LAS VEGAS – Colby Covington shared some rare praise for former foe Kamaru Usman.
Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) fell short in his middleweight debut against unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294, rallying late to lose a majority decision.
Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC), who fought Usman twice in classic title-fight battles, thought the former welterweight champion did enough to beat Chimaev.