Kamaru Usman has offered rare praise to UFC rival Colby Covington, insisting he "brought the best" out of him in their two fights.
Usman was on a hugely positive win-streak in the UFC welterweight division before he was brutally knocked out by Leon Edwards who snatched his 170lb title. The Nigerian star attempted to win back his crown back in March but once again came out on the losing side having this time fallen short on the judges scorecards.
The former champion will now need a rebuild his career if he is to return to the top of the division. Usman has stepped in the octagon in some epic battles including against two-time rival Covington, with the pair considered each other's biggest rivals.
