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Special to ESPN.com- Reed Kuhn is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and strategy and analytics consultant. He is the author of "Fightnomics: The Hidden Numbers and Science in Mixed Martial Arts," the first book to quantify drivers and performance metrics in combat sports.
Since their first meeting, Kamaru Usman has defended his title three times, while Colby Covington smothered a fading former champ. The biggest difference being that Usman defeated more dangerous power strikers than what Covington offers. Here is a breakdown and picks for that fight and more.
Early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+, prelims are at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main card begins at 10 p.m. ET on PPV. Ian Parker and Reed Kuhn are here to give you their favorite plays and props.
Odds are courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook.