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Watch Israel Adesanya react to Leon Edwards knocking out Kamaru Usman at UFC 278: “I’m so happy for Leon and Tim, but then I’m so sad for Kamaru”
Susan Cox - August 22, 2022
Watch middleweight champion Israel Adesanya react to Leon Edwards knocking out Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. It was Usman (20-2 MMA) vs Edwards in the welterweight main event at UFC 278 which took place at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The welterweight champion Usman was de-throned by Edwards via way of a knockout head kick in round 5 (see that here).
Joe Rogan dubs Leon Edwards head kick KO of Kamaru Usman as the greatest in the history of the sport: “Nothing compares”
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2022
Joe Rogan has dubbed Leon Edwards’ knockout over Kamaru Usman one of the best head kick KOs in mixed martial arts history. It’s been said many times already but it deserves to be said again – on Saturday night in Utah, Leon Edwards pulled off one of the craziest comebacks in UFC history.
Watch Henry Cejudo and Ali Abdelaziz’s live reactions to Leon Edwards head kick KO of Kamaru Usman (Video)
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2022
Henry Cejudo and Ali Abdelaziz’s reaction to Kamaru Usman‘s knockout loss at UFC 278 has been released. At UFC 278 on Saturday night, Kamaru Usman’s fantastic reign as UFC welterweight champion came to an end when he was knocked out cold by Leon Edwards. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ appeared to be less than a minute away from successfully defending his title for the sixth time, only for ‘Rocky’ to spring a huge surprise by landing a nasty head kick that sent Usman to the shadow realm.
Kamaru Usman issues statement following knockout loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 278
Christopher Taylor - August 20, 2022
Kamaru Usman endured his first setback in over 9 years in the headliner of tonight’s UFC 278 event, suffering a brutal KO loss to Leon Edwards. Usman (20-2 MMA) and Edwards (20-3 MMA) collided for the promotions welterweight title this evening in Salt Lake City. The pair had previously met back in December of 2015, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare‘ earning a unanimous decision victory.
UFC 278 Bonus Report: Leon Edwards pockets $50k for brutal knockout over Kamaru Usman
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
The Octagon invaded Salt Lake City for tonight’s UFC 278 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2. Tonight’s welterweight title fight main event rematch proved to be a back and forth affair. Leon Edwards got off to a terrific start in the fight, taking Usman down and having his back for a good portion of the opening round. However, Kamaru Usman would turn the tide back in his favor in rounds two, three and four, leaving ‘Rocky’ needing a finish in the fifth and final round. Well, Edwards delivered just that, ending Usman’s night with a thunderous head kick in the last minute of the final frame.
Pros react after Leon Edwards KO's Kamaru Usman at UFC 278
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 278 event was headlined by a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards for the promotions welterweight title. Usman (20-2 MMA) and Edwards (20-3 MMA) had originally met back in December of 2015, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare‘ earning a unanimous decision victory. Following that win, Kamaru Usman went on to score thirteen straight victories, this while capturing the UFC welterweight title and defending it on five straight occasions in the process.
UFC 278 Results: Leon Edwards KO's Kamaru Usman (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 278 event is headlined by a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards for the promotions welterweight title. Usman (20-1 MMA) and Edwards (19-3 MMA) first met in December of 2015, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare‘ earning a unanimous decision victory. Since then, Kamaru Usman has gone on to win thirteen straight fights, this while capturing the UFC welterweight title and defending it on five straight occasions in the process.
UFC 278: ‘Usman vs. Edwards 2′ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 19, 2022
The Octagon invades Salt Lake City for tonight’s UFC 278 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2. Usman (20-1 MMA) and Edwards (19-3 MMA) will collide for a second time this evening but this time the UFC welterweight title will be up for grabs.
Jake Paul hits back at Kamaru Usman for "easy fight" comments: "I did better than you did against Tyron Woodley"
Josh Evanoff - August 19, 2022
Jake Paul has responded to Kamaru Usman’s recent comments downplaying a fight against him. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards in a rematch at UFC 278 tomorrow night. The two first met at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015, with Usman winning by decision. Now, seven years later, they’re set to run it back.
Leon Edwards plans to "humble" Kamaru Usman at UFC 278: "The fame is definitely getting to your head"
Cole Shelton - August 19, 2022
Leon Edwards believes that fame has gotten to Kamaru Usman’s head. Edwards is set to rematch Usman in the main event of UFC 278 for the welterweight title and the Brit is confident he will leave Salt Lake City, Utah as the champion.
UFC 278: ‘Usman vs. Edwards 2' Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - August 19, 2022
UFC 278 kicks off with fighter weigh-ins, which take place at 11 a.m. ET today, Friday August 19th at the UFC host hotel in Salt Lake City. UFC 278 takes place tomorrow, Saturday August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Kamaru Usman claims no additional weight is needed to compete at 205 lbs: "People don’t understand what my death grip is like"
Chris Taylor - August 18, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman claims he wouldn’t need to put on any weight to compete against the promotions top 205lbs fighters. Usman (20-1 MMA) is set to defend his 170lbs title in a rematch against Leon Edwards in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC 278 pay-per-view event. Should he once again emerge victorious over the Birmingham native, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has flirted with the idea of making the jump up to light heavyweight (205lbs) for his next fight.
Kamaru Usman states he'd be willing to fight Jon Jones for right amount: "I'll try my luck"
Josh Evanoff - August 18, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman would be willing to fight Jon Jones if the price was right. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to return this Saturday night in the main event of UFC 278. In the headliner, Usman will look to defend his welterweight strap against Leon Edwards. The bout is a rematch of their previous outing in December 2015, where the champion picked up the victory.
Kamaru Usman vows to “stop” Leon Edwards at UFC 278 to prove he's pound-for-pound best
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman is confident he will prove to Leon Edwards and everyone else that he is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC on Saturday. Usman is looking to defend his welterweight title in the main event of UFC 278 as he rematches Edwards. Ahead of the fight, Edwards has been vocal in saying Usman isn’t as good as people say he is.
Khamzat Chimaev claims Kamaru Usman is "scared" to fight him, believes he will "retire" instead of facing him
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t think Kamaru Usman will ever fight him. In the main event of UFC 278, Usman will be defending his welterweight title against Leon Edwards. Meanwhile, next month’s UFC 279 pay-per-view event is headlined by Khamzat Chimaev taking on Nate Diaz.
Kamaru Usman responds to critics who say he’s gone “Hollywood” ahead of UFC 278
Harry Kettle - August 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman has responded to those who say he’s gone ‘Hollywood’ heading into UFC 278 this weekend. On Saturday night, Kamaru Usman will look to maintain his place at the top of the food chain when he defends the UFC welterweight championship against Leon Edwards. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has already successfully defended the strap five times and as he aims to make it six, many wonder whether or not a victory in Salt Lake City would vault him into the GOAT conversation.
Dana White reacts to 'crazy' idea of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman fighting at light heavyweight
Susan Cox - August 17, 2022
Dana White is reacting to the ‘crazy’ idea of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman fighting at light heavyweight. Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) is set to get in the Octagon with Leon Edwards (19-3 MMA) this coming Saturday, August 20th in the welterweight main event at UFC 278.
Khamzat Chimaev shares his prediction for Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2
Susan Cox - August 17, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has shared his prediction for Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2. It will be Usman (20-1 MMA) vs Edwards (19-3 MMA) this coming Saturday, August 20th at the UFC 278 main event taking place at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.