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Khamzat Chimaev responds to callout from former UFC champion Kamaru Usman
Susan Cox - May 2, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev is responding to the callout from former UFC champion Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (12-0 MMA) last fought and defeated Kevin Holland (24-9 MMA) at UFC 279 in September of last year.
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants main event matchup opposite Khamzat Chimaev: “Boom”
Harry Kettle - May 2, 2023
UFC star Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on a possible main event matchup between himself and Khamzat Chimaev. In the eyes of many, Kamaru Usman is one of the best fighters of the modern era. He was UFC welterweight champion for three and a half years and in that time, he successfully defended his strap on five separate occasions.
Kamaru Usman reveals he's fallen in love with the sport again, targets return within the next few months: "I’ve been training now and I just feel stronger"
Lewis Simpson - April 28, 2023
Kamaru Usman is re-finding his love for the sport of mixed martial arts and wants to return within the next couple of months. Since making his professional debut in 2012, Usman is currently facing the first skid of his entire career after losing back-to-back fights to Leon Edwards. Following a successful stint on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’, it took Usman nine fights until he got the UFC welterweight title wrapped around his waist after dominating Tyron Woodley at UFC 235.
Belal Muhammad turns his attention to former UFC champion Kamaru Usman: “I think that fight makes all the sense in the world”
Susan Cox - April 4, 2023
Belal Muhammad is turning his attention to former UFC champion Kamaru Usman. Muhammad (22-3 MMA) is on an eight-fight winning streak, his last victory coming via way of TKO against Sean Brady (15-1 MMA) in October of last year at UFC 280.
Teddy Atlas explains how Kamaru Usman’s “cloak of invincibility” was taken away in knockout loss to Leon Edwards
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2023
Legendary boxing coach Teddy Atlas has given his thoughts on how Leon Edwards was able to take away Kamaru Usman’s invincibility. Last weekend at UFC 285, Leon Edwards was able to defeat Kamaru Usman via majority decision. It marked the second time he was able to do so, following on from his head kick knockout win last summer.
Francis Ngannou reveals Kamaru Usman did not train for UFC 286 against Leon Edwards due to injuries
Cole Shelton - March 21, 2023
Francis Ngannou claims Kamaru Usman wasn’t able to train for his UFC 286 trilogy match against Leon Edwards due to injuries. Usman was looking to reclaim the belt back after Edwards scored a fifth-round head kick KO over him back in August. It was a massive comeback and with that, the two were running it back for the third time in a fight many thought Usman would win.
Kamaru Usman drops three spots in P4P rankings following UFC 286
Susan Cox - March 21, 2023
Kamaru Usman has dropped three spots in the P4P rankings following UFC 286. UFC 286 took place last Saturday, March 18th at The O2 Arena in London, England. Headlining the event was a welterweight bout between Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) and Kamaru Usman (20-3 MMA). It was welterweight champion Edwards who defended his title and defeated Usman via majority decision.
Leon Edwards doesn’t expect to have a fourth fight with Kamaru Usman: “I’ll look towards more different fights”
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn’t anticipate that he’ll have a fourth fight against rival Kamaru Usman. Last Saturday night at UFC 286, Leon Edwards made a real statement. He outfought Kamaru Usman in their trilogy bout and ultimately, came away with the majority decision win.
Leon Edwards discusses gun-taunt to Kamaru Usman during UFC 286 introductions: "You're not beating me tonight"
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards wasn’t feeling the pressure on Saturday. Over the weekend, ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon in the main event of UFC 286. In the headliner, Edwards faced Kamaru Usman in a historic trilogy matchup. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ won their first meeting in 2015, but the Brit scored a knockout win in the rematch last August.
Stephen Thompson is “one hundred percent” interested in fighting Kamaru Usman next
Susan Cox - March 20, 2023
Stephen Thompson is “one hundred percent” interested in fighting Kamaru Usman next. Thompson (17-6 MMA) has had a mixed bag as of late, he’s 4 wins, 4 losses in his last 8 fights in the cage. ‘Wonderboys’ latest victory came via way of TKO against Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA) in December of last year.
Francis Ngannou sends words of encouragement to Kamaru Usman following his UFC 286 loss to Leon Edwards: “You are a champion with or without a piece of metal my brother”
Susan Cox - March 20, 2023
Francis Ngannou has sent words of encouragement to Kamaru Usman following his UFC 286 loss to Leon Edwards. UFC 286 took place this past weekend at The O2 Arena in London, England.
What's next for the stars of UFC 286?
Cole Shelton - March 20, 2023
The UFC returned to the O2 Arena in London, England on Saturday for UFC 286 which saw the welterweight title up for grabs. In the main event, Leon Edwards was looking to defend his belt for the first time at home in the trilogy match against Kamaru Usman. The co-main event of UFC 286 saw Justin Gaethje return to the Octagon against Rafael Fiziev.
Kamaru Usman issues statement following his majority decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286: "Wasn’t my night"
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Kamaru Usman has issued a statement following his majority decision loss to Leon Edwards at tonight’s UFC 286 event in London. Usman (20-3 MMA) and Edwards (21-3 MMA) collided for a third time this evening with the promotion’s coveted welterweight title up for grabs.
Dana White reacts to 'Edwards vs. Usman 3', confirms Colby Covington will receive next title shot
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
UFC President Dana White has shared his reaction to ‘Edwards vs. Usman 3’, this while confirming Colby Covington will get the next title shot. Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) and Kamaru Usman (20-3 MMA) collided for a third time this evening in London, with the promotion’s coveted welterweight title up for grabs.
UFC 286 Bonus Report: Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev earn 'FOTN' honors
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
The Octagon returned to London for tonight’s UFC 286 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3. Tonight’s highly anticipated welterweight title fight proved to be a thrilling five-round affair. Leon Edwards able to land a plethora of kicks throughout the twenty-five-minute contest, battering the lead leg of the former champion. Kamaru Usman was able to earn four takedowns in the bout, but never really was able to do much with the positions. Although ‘Rocky’ had a point deducted, he still did enough to emerge victorious on the judges’ scorecards.
Pros react after Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 event in London was headlined by a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Edwards (21-3 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a ten-fight winning streak, his most recent being his stunning knockout victory over Usman at UFC 278. Coincidentally, Leon’s most previous defeat had come back in December of 2015, when he was outpointed by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC on Fox 17.
UFC 286: 'Edwards vs. Usman 3' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 17, 2023
The Octagon returns to London for tonight’s UFC 286 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3. Edwards (20-3 MMA) will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning streak, his most recent of course being his stunning knockout victory over Usman at UFC 278. Coincidentally, Leon’s most recent defeat came back in December of 2015 when he was outpointed by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC on Fox 17.
Watch Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman’s heated exchange at the UFC 286 ceremonial weigh-ins (Video)
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2023
Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman had a heated final faceoff ahead of UFC 286. Edwards and Usman are set for their trilogy match on Saturday night in London after the Brit won the belt back in August with a fifth-round head kick KO. Since then, the two have trash-talked each other more to add hype to the fight and after the ceremonial weigh-ins, the talk continued.