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Manager lays out 2020 goals for Jorge Masvidal
Mike Heck - January 2, 2020
Whether he was your pick for 2019 Fighter of the Year, or at least in your top-3, no one had a bigger surge over that 12-month stretch than Jorge Masvidal. After losing back-to-back fights in 2017, and not competing at all in 2018, “Gamebred” took the UFC by storm with highlight reel knockouts over Darren Till and Ben Askren before headlining UFC 244 against Nate Diaz, and capturing the created “BMF” title. While 2019 was a banner year for Masvidal, the plan is to enhance the momentum even further throughout 2020.
Jorge Masvidal sends a message to Kamaru Usman after 'who?' remarks
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2019
Jorge Masvidal has sent a very clear and direct message to UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman in the wake of some recent comments from “The Nigerian Nightmare”. Masvidal is coming off the best year of his career in 2019 after he was able to finish Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz in impressive fashion. Now, with 2020 looming large, there’s a very good chance that “Gamebred” could be the next man in line to fight Usman for the Welterweight Championship.
Matt Serra: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington stoppage was 'pretty bad'
Fernando Quiles - December 23, 2019
Matt Serra believes Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington could’ve played out longer than it did. Usman vs. Covington headlined UFC 245 earlier this month. Usman put the UFC welterweight gold on the line inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a back-and-forth battle, “The Nigerian Nightmare” ended up scoring the fifth-round TKO victory. Covington was quick to protest the stoppage to referee Marc Goddard.
Kamaru Usman hoping to be on next season of “The Bachelor”
Adam Martin - December 22, 2019
Everyone is looking for love and it’s no different for UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who hopes to be on the next season of “The Bachelor.” Usman recently defended the UFC welterweight title with a fifth-round TKO finish over Colby Covington in the main event of UFC 245. It was one of the best fights of the year and improved Usman’s MMA record to 16-1, including a perfect 11-0 mark inside the Octagon.
VIDEO | Kamaru Usman's brother Mohammed scores one punch KO
Chris Taylor - December 20, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman watched his younger brother Mohammed score a sensational one punch knockout at tonight’s Titan FC event. Mohammed Usman (6-1 MMA) squared off with Reggie Cato (5-4 MMA) on the main card of Titan FC 58.
Tyron Woodley says Covington vs. Usman title fight left him feeling "disgusted"
Christopher Taylor - December 20, 2019
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley has shared his thoughts on last weekend’s highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. Covington and Usman squared off in the headliner of last weekend’s UFC 245 event in Las Vegas, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ emerging victorious by way of fifth round TKO.
Kamaru Usman wants Georges St-Pierre next, believes he finishes him
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2019
Kamaru Usman is looking to score a fight with mixed martial arts legend Georges St-Pierre. Usman is coming off of his first title defense in the main event of UFC 245 where he TKO’d Colby Covington in the fifth round. Although there are contenders like Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal out there, “The Nigerian Nightmare” wants St-Pierre.
Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal betting odds released for potential fight
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2019
Odds for a potential welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal have been released and the champion is a big favorite. After Usman TKO’d Colby Covington in the fifth round to defend his welterweight title for the first time many wondered what would be next for him. Leon Edwards has said he deserves the next shot yet Dana White believes Masvidal deserves it and that the fight would be massive.
Kamaru Usman sends warning to 'little man' Conor McGregor
Natasha Hooper - December 16, 2019
Kamaru Usman has some words of warning for Conor McGregor. “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman collided with his arch-nemesis Colby Covington last weekend in the main event of UFC 245. The welterweight champion used his striking to chip away at “Chaos” until he finally sealed the deal with a fifth-round knockdown and followup ground strikes, successfully defending his title for the first time.
Kamaru Usman views Leon Edwards as top welterweight contender
Tom Taylor - December 16, 2019
Kamaru Usman held onto the UFC welterweight title at UFC 245, knocking his challenger Colby Covington out in the fifth round. With this victory in the rear-view, the champion can now look ahead to his next challenge. He believes England’s Leon Edwards is the fighter most deserving of an opportunity.
Chael Sonnen feels Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington rematch is viable option
Fernando Quiles - December 16, 2019
Chael Sonnen believes that one could make a case for booking a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington. Usman successfully defended his UFC welterweight gold against Covington this past Saturday night (Dec. 14) in the main event of UFC 245. “The Nigerian Nightmare” and “Chaos” had a back-and-forth battle. Usman scored the fifth-round TKO victory.
Ben Askren believes Kamaru Usman made crucial error in UFC 245 post-fight interview
Tom Taylor - December 16, 2019
Kamaru Usman got the win he sought at UFC 245, weathering some early adversity to stop his ferocious challenger Colby Covington in the fifth round. According to the newly retired Ben Askren, however, Usman made one key blunder at UFC 245: He fibbed to the fans in his post-fight interview. Early on in his interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Usman claimed that he was too mentally tough to be phased by Covington’s pre-fight trash talk. Shortly thereafter, he attributed his early blunders in the fight to being too emotional due to Covington’s pre-fight trash talk.
Dustin Poirier reacts to Colby Covington’s loss at UFC 245
Natasha Hooper - December 16, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 245, Colby Covington challenged the welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. “Chaos” and “The Nigerian Nightmare” battled it out for almost five whole rounds in a riveting affair. Both men landed plenty of meaningful offense, with Usman even breaking Covington’s jaw mid-way through the fight, but the both maintained their composure and fought on.
Marc Goddard responds after Colby Covington calls him a "Fake Ref"
Chris Taylor - December 15, 2019
Referee Marc Goddard had the responsibility of overseeing last night’s UFC 245 main event between welterweights Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. The highly anticipated scrap lived up to expectations as ‘Chaos’ and ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ proceeded to go to war right from the opening bell.
Dana White reacts to tonight's Covington vs. Usman UFC 245 main event
Christopher Taylor - December 15, 2019
UFC President Dana White discussed tonight’s UFC 245 headliner between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington during this evenings post-fight press conference in Las Vegas. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ and ‘Chaos’ thrilled fight fans by putting on an absolutely amazing effort which culminated in a fifth round TKO victory for Usman.
Pros react to Colby Covington vs. Kamaru Usman at UFC 245
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2019
A welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman headlined tonight’s UFC 245 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kamaru Usman had claimed the promotions coveted welterweight title at March’s UFC 235 event, this after scoring a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Tyron Woodley.
UFC 245: 'Covington vs. Usman' Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2019
The Octagon returns to Las Vegas this evening for UFC 245, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. Kamaru Usman (15-1 MMA) claimed the promotions welterweight title back at UFC 235, where he earned a lopsided decision victory over Tyron Woodley.
Colby Covington mocks Kamaru Usman's Nigerian heritage ahead of UFC 245
Natasha Hooper - December 14, 2019
Colby Covington is getting in his final rounds of verbal warfare before he embarks on a five-round fight for the welterweight title. Tonight “Chaos” will challenge the welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, in the main event of UFC 245 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. No subject is off-limits when it comes to Covington’s trash-talking, and that includes “The Nigerian Nightmares'” heritage.