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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.
Colby Covington opens as betting favorite for potential title fight with Leon Edwards
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2023
UFC star Colby Covington has opened up as the betting favourite for a possible title showdown with Leon Edwards. Last weekend at UFC 286, Leon Edwards pulled off the most impressive win of his career. While his head kick knockout over Kamaru Usman last summer was good, the way in which he was able to control ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in the rematch was a sight to behold.
Official main card lineup set for UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2023
The official main card line-up for next month’s UFC 287 event was confirmed by the promotion during last weekend’s broadcast. While the dust may just be settling on UFC 286 in London, we’re just a few weeks away from the company’s next major show. It’ll take place in Miami with the main event of the evening seeing Israel Adesanya challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC middleweight championship.
Daniel Cormier praises Justin Gaethje for staying true to his gameplan at UFC 286: “Gaethje is everybody’s hero”
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has praised Justin Gaethje for staying true to his fight style against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286. Last Saturday night at UFC 286, Justin Gaethje did what he does best. He threw down with another top contender in an absolute war, eventually managing to come out on top with a decision win.
Daniel Cormier wouldn't be surprised if Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman fight for a fourth time: "They are that much better than the rest of the division"
Cole Shelton - March 20, 2023
Daniel Cormier isn’t ruling out a fourth fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. On Saturday night in London, England, Edwards and Usman had their trilogy match at UFC 286. Ultimately, it was Edwards who won a majority decision to defend his belt. ‘Rocky’ had previously knocked Usman out back in August of 2022, this while ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had won a decision in their first fight in 2015.
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.
Gilbert Burns hoping Colby Covington won't receive UFC title shot upon return: "He fought Masvidal and disappeared"
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has reacted to Colby Covington’s sudden return. ‘Durinho’ has been out of action since his clash with Neil Magny in January. At UFC 283 in Brazil, the Brazilian scored a first-round submission victory. The win was Burns’ first since his back-and-forth slugfest with Khamzat Chimaev last April.
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards says he will not accept a fight with Colby Covington next: “This Dana White privilege is definitely real”
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2023
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards doesn’t plan on fighting Colby Covington next. ‘Rocky’ returned to the octagon over the weekend in the main event of UFC 286. The welterweight champion faced Kamaru Usman in a follow-up to their historic clash last August. In that outing, Edwards won the title via fifth-round knockout.
Colby Covington discusses a potential future fight with Conor McGregor: “It’s probably the biggest fight the UFC would ever do”
Susan Cox - March 20, 2023
Colby Covington is discussing a potential future fight with Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA) is scheduled to return to the Octagon and fight Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA) later this year. But first, ‘Notorious’ and ‘Iron’ will be competing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 which airs Tuesday May 30th and runs through to August 15th on ESPN+.
Michael Bisping responds to backlash over his commentary at UFC 286, Jon Anik sends words of support
Susan Cox - March 20, 2023
Michael Bisping is responding to backlash over his commentary at UFC 286, with Jon Anik sending words of support. Former middleweight champion, Michael Bisping, was called out for his biased commentary last Saturday night, March 18th.
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.
Kevin Lee believes heavyweight champion Jon Jones paid "homage" to him at the UFC 285 Press Conference
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2023
UFC fighter Kevin Lee believes Jon Jones paid tribute to him with his attire at the UFC 285 press conference earlier this month. After leaving the UFC in search of pastures new, Kevin Lee is back. He was re-signed by the company earlier this year with the expectation being that he’ll compete at some point in 2023.
Colby Covington unloads on “dog-faced clown” Khamzat Chimaev: “The guy couldn’t hold my jockstrap”
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2023
UFC star Colby Covington has taken a shot at Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares to make his return to the Octagon. The big story coming out of UFC 286, obviously, is the rise of Leon Edwards. However, Colby Covington made sure to make some headlines of his own too.
Jennifer Maia accuses Casey O’Neill of being “very greased up” in their fight at UFC 286: “That really threw me off”
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2023
Jennifer Maia has accused Casey O’Neill of being greased up during their UFC 286 encounter last weekend. As part of the main card at UFC 286, Jennifer Maia and Casey O’Neill battled it out at flyweight. The two locked horns in what proved to be a competitive, entertaining contest.
UFC President Dana White weighs in on the ongoing saga between Conor McGregor and USADA: “I don’t get involved in the drug testing situation whatsoever”
Harry Kettle - March 20, 2023
UFC president Dana White has given his thoughts on the ongoing situation between Conor McGregor and USADA. For the last few weeks, the story between Conor McGregor and USADA has been developing at a rapid pace. Between Conor still not being in the testing pool to both parties throwing shots at one another, nobody is really sure what’s happening.
Justin Gaethje discusses Rafael Fiziev drowning in his own blood at UFC 286: “I’m happy about that”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 19, 2023
Justin Gaethje relishes seeing Rafael Fiziev “drown” in his own blood. Gaethje and Fiziev shared the Octagon inside the O2 Arena in London, England in the co-main event of UFC 286. “The Highlight” and Fiziev had a three-round barn burner that resulted in “Fight of the Night” bonuses for both men. Ultimately, it was Gaethje who scored the majority decision victory.
Dana White on Teddy Atlas being told champions improve by 30 percent: "I believe it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 19, 2023
UFC President Dana White has responded to a tweet sent out by legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas just before the trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman started. Atlas was watching the UFC Welterweight Championship bout, which was ultimately won by Edwards via majority decision. Before the bout started, Atlas hopped on his Twitter account and recalled old trainers telling him that a fighter instantly improves by 30 percent when they become a champion.