Kamaru Usman has fought Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal two times each and is currently 4-0 against the two men. The UFC welterweight champion knows them very well heading into their big fight on March 5.

It's only natural that Kamaru Usman would be asked his pick for the main event of UFC 272. The Nigerian Nightmare is actually going with Jorge Masvidal over Colby Covington on Saturday.

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“I think he could potentially win the fight because one thing about Masvidal is he’s one of the only guys who in his stance, he’s so tall in his stance – but he’s able to defend takedowns from some of the best wrestlers,” UFC champion Usman told ESPN. “He’s very, very good at striking – so relaxed – and is so fast and he’s able to touch you. He might not feel as hard, but he can touch that button to be able to shut the lights off.

“I mean, being able to run across the octagon in five seconds, land a knee like that (against Ben Askren) just shows a different level of athleticism,” the UFC champion continued. “He’s an athlete. He’s a skilled striker. He’s a skilled fighter, and he definitely has the tools to be able to land that shot to steal this fight away from Covington. So I’m excited. I can’t wait. I will be there. I haven’t been to a fight in a long time.”

It is extremely doubtful that Kamaru Usman would fight the winner considering the history he has with both men. The loser of UFC 272 is going to find themselves in a very tricky position going forward.