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Kamaru Usman roasts Colby Covington’s 43-second loss to Raul Rosas Jr. as ‘not excusable’

Colby Covington’s two-time rival Kamaru Usman roasted the former UFC title challenger after a 43-second loss to Raul Rosas Jr.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:19 PM
Kamaru Usman roasts Colby Covington’s 43-second loss to Raul Rosas Jr. as ‘not excusable’
Key Things to Know
  • Kamaru Usman labeled Colby Covington's 43-second submission loss to Raul Rosas Jr. as 'not excusable.'
  • UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Covington with a rear-naked choke at Hype FC Italy.
  • Usman stated on his podcast that Covington was caught off guard and unready for the intensity.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman criticized his former rival Colby Covington following Covington's 43-second submission loss to Raul Rosas Jr. Speaking on the Pound 4 Pound podcast, Usman called the defeat "not excusable" given the brand Covington has built, noting that Covington looked completely unprepared for Rosas' immediate intensity.

The grappling match headlined Hype FC Italy, where Rosas submitted Covington with a rear-naked choke despite giving up significant size. Covington, who left the UFC earlier in the year, is scheduled to compete against Khamzat Chimaev in a wrestling matchup later this month.

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