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Leon Edwards doesn’t believe Kamaru Usman is the pound-for-pound best ahead of UFC 278: “I don’t see it”
Leon Edwards doesn’t think Kamaru Usman is the pound-for-pound best fighter in the UFC. Edwards is set to rematch Usman in the main event of UFC 278 as he looks to end the championship reign of ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. Although Usman has been dominant in the UFC, Edwards doesn’t think the champ is the pound-for-pound […]
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Dana White reacts to ‘crazy’ idea of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman fighting at light heavyweight
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. The 35 year old Usman is the current […]
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Khamzat Chimaev shares his prediction for Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2
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. Usman, 35, is on an unbelievable 19 fight winning streak […]
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UFC 278 | Pro fighters make their picks for Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2 title fight
In the main event of UFC 278, the welterweight title is up for grabs as Kamaru Usman rematches Leon Edwards. Heading into the fight, Usman is a sizeable -430 favorite while the challenger is a +300 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the […]
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Kamaru Usman shares his list of the four greatest MMA fighters of all time
Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on who he believes to be four of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. This Saturday night at UFC 278, Kamaru Usman will attempt to take a big step towards being included in the GOAT conversation himself when he battles Leon Edwards in the main event. He’s already […]
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Leon Edwards believes now is the “perfect time” to face Kamaru Usman: “His body is breaking down”
UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards believes now is the right time to face Kamaru Usman. The two are set to face off later this month in the main event of UFC 278. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. That outing saw ‘The Nigerian […]
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Kamaru Usman shares grim outlook on Conor McGregor’s comeback aspirations: “He’s not necessarily done, but he’s done as a champion”
Kamaru Usman has explained why he doesn’t think Conor McGregor will become a champion again in the UFC. While he isn’t exactly the most active fighter in the UFC these days, largely due to his recovery from a leg break last summer, Conor McGregor is still the biggest name in mixed martial arts by a […]
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Kamaru Usman explains interest in fighting Canelo Alvarez: “If I’m gonna gamble, I’m gonna gamble well”
Kamaru Usman is interested in boxing Canelo Alvarez, but not Jake Paul. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards later this month at UFC 278. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter, at a UFC Fight Night in December 2015. On that night, Usman scored a unanimous decision victory. For […]
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UFC champion Kamaru Usman explains why he tapped instead of being choked unconscious in his lone career MMA defeat
Kamaru Usman has explained why he tapped out instead of going unconscious in his only pro defeat in mixed martial arts. For many MMA fans across the globe, Kamaru Usman is the pound-for-pound best in the sport right now. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is the UFC welterweight champion and after successfully defending his belt five times, […]
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Gilbert Burns downplays Conor McGregor’s chances at welterweight: “I think it’s not fair”
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns believes Conor McGregor should stay down at lightweight. ‘The Notorious’ has been out of action since his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 last July. In that trilogy outing, McGregor broke his leg in the final seconds of round one. Due to the injury, he’s been on the sidelines for […]
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Kamaru Usman to guest star in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has his first acting role. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to return next month against Leon Edwards at UFC 278. It’ll be the second time that the two have faced off. Their first encounter happened in December 2015, with Usman picking up the decision victory. The pay-per-view headliner next month […]
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Brendan Schaub confused by Kamaru Usman moving to light-heavyweight: “His lower body is lightweight”
Brendan Schaub doesn’t understand UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman moving to 205-pounds. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards at UFC 278 next month. If he’s successful, the 35-year-old hopes to move up in weight and fight at light-heavyweight. The attempt would be to gain a second UFC title. As of now, it’s […]
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Jan Blachowicz open to Kamaru Usman showdown: “Why not?”
Jan Blachowicz is open to a fight with UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The Poland-native is fresh off a TKO victory over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC Vegas 54 in May. Blachowicz hopes that the win was enough to secure a title shot next time out. However, if he doesn’t end up fighting Jiri Prochazka, he’d […]
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Kamaru Usman says Alex Volkanovski is “phenomenal” but not the pound for pound best: “The world has to just realize that, right now, I am P4P best fighter on the planet”
Kamaru Usman is dismissing the idea that Alex Volkanovski is the best pound for pound fighter on the planet. Usman (20-1 MMA) has 19 wins in his last 19 fights, his latest victory coming against Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) at UFC 268 in November of 2021. The welterweight champion is set to enter the Octagon […]
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Kamaru Usman targets light-heavyweight move after Leon Edwards fight: “That’s what we want”
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is ready to move up in weight. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to face Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 278 next month. The bout is a rematch of their December 2015 encounter. That bout wound up being won by Usman via unanimous decision. Nearly seven years later, […]
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Georges St-Pierre names the three current fighters he would choose to fight if forced back into the UFC
Georges St-Pierre has no plans of returning to pro MMA competition but he has three names in mind if he has a change of heart. St-Pierre is a living legend. He ruled the roost at welterweight under the UFC banner for so many years and even captured the UFC Middleweight Championship before calling it a […]
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Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards is “going to have to be perfect” in order to dethrone Kamaru Usman at UFC 278
MMA analyst Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards needs to be perfect if he wants to defeat Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. On August 20 in Salt Lake City, Leon Edwards will finally get his chance at glory as he prepares to lock horns with Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. It’s a moment that […]
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Dana White says it’s “undeniable” that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight ever: “He’s lapping guys”
Dana White believes Kamaru Usman is undeniably the welterweight GOAT. Usman is set to defend his welterweight title against Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 278 on August 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s an intriguing matchup as Usman looks to defend his belt for the sixth time, and the bout also […]
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12 fights officially announced for UFC 278, including Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2
UFC 278 will officially go down on August 20 in Salt Lake City, Utah and the promotion has announced 12 fights for the event. Headlining the pay-per-view card is a welterweight title fight between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards. Usman is looking for his sixth title defense and is coming off a hand injury. In […]
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Leon Edwards says he will offer Jorge Masvidal a title shot if he dethrones Kamaru Usman at UFC 278
Leon Edwards has revealed that he will give Jorge Masvidal a title shot if he beats Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. Back in March 2019, UFC London was home to two big wins for Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards as both continued their march up through the 170-pound division. However, it was what […]
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Salt Lake City to host UFC 278 on August 20, Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards set as main event
Salt Lake City is getting a big UFC title fight in the form of Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards. During the UFC 275 broadcast, it was announced that UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman will be putting his gold on the line against Leon Edwards at UFC 278 on August 20th. The action will be held […]
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UFC interim welterweight title?
One of the UFC’s top welterweight fighters believes an interim title is “the right thing to do” given the absence of champion Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-1 MMA), the promotions reigning welterweight champion, has not competed since scoring a decision victory over Colby Covington at November’s UFC 268 event. Following his fifth consecutive defense of the […]
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Ali Abdelaziz says Canelo Alvarez blew his chance to fight Kamaru Usman with recent loss to Dmitry Bivol: “He became just one of the guys”
Ali Abdelaziz believes Canelo Alvarez vs Kamaru Usman isn’t likely to happen after Canelo’s loss to Dmitry Bivol. For months now, Kamaru Usman and his manager Ali Abdelaziz have been talking up the possibility of a crossover superfight against boxing sensation Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican star is still considered by many to be one of […]
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John McCarthy clarified his previous remarks about Nick Diaz lighting up Kamaru Usman
MMA analyst John McCarthy has clarified his previous comments regarding a match-up between Nick Diaz and Kamaru Usman. Over the course of the last few decades, ‘Big’ John McCarthy has served as one of the most recognisable faces in all of mixed martial arts. He spent many years as a referee, most notably under the […]
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Brendan Schaub not a fan of Nick Diaz challenging Kamaru Usman: “It doesn’t make a ton of sense”
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub is among those who don’t want to see Nick Diaz fight Kamaru Usman. Earlier this month, the former Strikeforce champion stated that he would love a fight against Usman. Despite coming off a loss to Robbie Lawler last September at UFC 266, Diaz believes that he would do well against […]
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Chase Hooper scolds John McCarthy for suggesting Kamaru Usman would get “lit up” by Nick Diaz: “Probably one of the worst MMA takes I’ve seen”
Chase Hopper has scolded John McCarthy for suggesting Kamaru Usman would get ‘lit up’ by Nick Diaz. During a recent interview with ‘TMZ’, Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) indicated he’s targeting an end-of-year return and he’d like to challenge Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) for the title. It was John McCarthy who spoke about a Nick vs Kamaru […]
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Nick Diaz plans to return in 2022, requests to fight Kamaru Usman: “I want to fight for the title”
Nick Diaz plans to return to the Octagon later this year, in 2022, and is requesting a fight with Kamaru Usman. Diaz (26-10 MMA) indeed wants a shot at UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA). Cesar Gracie, Nick Diaz’s longtime coach posted to ‘Instagram’: “Look for @nickdiaz209 to fight by the end of the year.” Diaz […]
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Khamzat Chimaev calls out Leon Edwards following news of Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand injury
Khamzat Chimaev is calling for a showdown with Leon Edwards amid Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand issues. Edwards is expected to be the next contender for Usman’s UFC Welterweight Championship. Initial reports indicated that the UFC was targeting the title fight for International Fight Week this July. Unfortunately, Usman’s hand hasn’t been healing as quickly as […]