What mattered most at UFC on ESPN 5 in Newark, N.J.? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * * * 1. Colby Covington reminded us how he good he is We could go on all day about Colby Covington ’s (15-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) persona, but when it comes to fighting, there’s no denying the guy is a rare talent in MMA and is going to be a problem for any welterweight in the world. Covington pushed and pushed and pushed from the moment his headlining matchup with Robbie Lawler began until his hand was raised in a one-sided unanimous decision . He quite literally threw more strikes than any fighter in any fight in UFC history, and while he only landed about 37 percent of them, it almost completely nullified Lawler. On top of that, Covington attempted 18 takedowns (landing 10) and found a way to mix it up in a manner that was truly impressive.
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5 biggest takeaways from UFC on ESPN 5: Covington vs. Usman, Lawler’s effort, more – MMA Junkie