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Khamzat Chimaev on Conor McGregor potentially getting the next shot at Kamaru Usman: “This is the business. Who’s the famous, makes more money”
Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out about who should get the next title shot against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) last fought at UFC 267 in October 2021, where he defeated Li Jingliang (18-7 MMA). Khamzat will be back in the cage for UFC 273 on April 9th, matching up with Gilbert Burns […]
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Vicente Luque weighs in on a potential Conor McGregor vs Kamaru Usman fight: “I think Kamaru goes in there and dominates him”
UFC welterweight Vicente Luque believes Kamaru Usman would dominate Conor McGregor in a potential match-up between the two. The MMA world is waiting to see when Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon – and when he does, who it will be against. “The Notorious” has a string of potential challengers he could face but […]
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Leon Edwards foresees immediate trilogy with Kamaru Usman after July rematch
Leon Edwards doesn’t believe his July meeting with Kamaru Usman will be their last. The two men are set to square off later this year, with most reports stating the bout will be set for International Fight Week. However, it will not be the first meeting between the two middleweights. Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards […]
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Kamaru Usman reacts to Conor McGregor wanting to fight him: “You guys wanna see a murder?”
Kamaru Usman has reacted to Conor McGregor’s proclamation that he will fight him next. It’s safe to say the UFC welterweight champion isn’t taking the challenge too seriously. Conor McGregor has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. ‘The Notorious’ lost his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirer via TKO after suffering […]
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Dana White reveals thoughts on Kamaru Usman vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing match: “Everything about it is horrible”
Dana White has given his thoughts on the proposed Kamaru Usman vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing match. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has been discussing a possible fight against the boxer over the past year. While the bout was first dismissed by Alvarez, he recently opined that the bout could happen if it makes sense. While he’s currently […]
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Colby Covington claims he beat Kamaru Usman twice, interested in fighting Israel Adesanya: “He can’t stop my wrestling”
Colby Covington believes he beat Kamaru Usman twice and thus has expressed interested in fighting ‘cardio kickboxer’ Israel Adesanya. Covington is coming off a decision win over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 and after the event, Chael Sonnen said he thought ‘Chaos’ vs. Adesanya made sense. For Covington, he says he would take that fight […]
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Eddie Hearn reveals he’s open to Kamaru Usman vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing match: “I don’t see how Usman has a shot, so why not?”
Canelo Alvarez’s promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed he’s open to working with Kamaru Usman and the UFC. The Mexican superstar signed a 3-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing last month for $160 million dollars. The first bout on that deal is a light-heavyweight showdown with Dmitry Bivol, while the second is a trilogy encounter with Gennadiy […]
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Henry Cejudo open to training Khamzat Chimaev for “that Israel lasagna guy”, but won’t work against Kamaru Usman
Henry Cejudo has said he’d be open to training Khamzat Chimaev for a fight against Israel Adesanya, but not Kamaru Usman. In his post-retirement career, Henry Cejudo has been busy splitting his time between hosting podcasts and training some of his fellow UFC fighters. The former two-weight champion may still return to the Octagon one […]
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Kamaru Usman reveals gameplan for Leon Edwards bout: “I’m going to take him down and beat his face”
Kamaru Usman has revealed his gameplan for his fight with Leon Edwards. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is expected to make his return to the Octagon in July against his British foe. The title fight is going to be a rematch of a bout that occurred over six years ago when both men were prospects in the […]
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Khamzat Chimaev mocks Kamaru Usman’s boxing skills amid Canelo Alvarez fight talks
You can add Khamzat Chimaev to the list of people who don’t believe Kamaru Usman has any chance of defeating boxing kingpin Canelo Alvarez. Usman (20-1 MMA), the UFC’s reigning welterweight champion, has made it clear that he wants to box Canelo in the fall of 2022. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is slated to fight Leon […]
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Ali Abdelaziz blasts “coward” Canelo Alvarez, says Kamaru Usman will KO him in three rounds
Ali Abdelaziz has given his thoughts on a potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Kamaru Usman superfight. The UFC welterweight champion has been calling out the Mexican superstar as of late. While Alvarez first shot the fight down, he’s since said that the bout is possible and to “never say never”. Now, Usman’s manager has decided to […]
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Kamaru Usman lists three fighters he would like to see Colby Covington fight before setting up a trilogy
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has explained what Colby Covington needs to do to set up a trilogy fight. Last Saturday night at UFC 272, Colby Covington got himself back in the win column with a decision triumph over long-time rival Jorge Masvidal. While he didn’t have things all his own way, Covington was certainly […]
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Kamaru Usman reacts after Dana White suggests Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns will be a #1 contender fight: “This guy hasn’t even fought in the top 10”
Kamaru Usman has reacted after UFC President Dana White suggested that Chimaev vs. Burns will be a #1 contender fight. UFC 273 which takes place on April 9th in Jacksonville, Florida, will feature Khamzat Chimaev (10-0 MMA) vs Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA) in a welterweight bout. Khamzat last fought at UFC 267 in October of […]
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Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal reveal what was said during their fight at UFC 272
Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal have revealed the words they shared while fighting in the Octagon at UFC 272. The former friends turned bitter enemies, Covington (17-3 MMA) and Masvidal (35-16 MMA), finally got the chance to settle their rivalry in the headliner of last Saturday’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated grudge […]
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Kamaru Usman shares his thoughts on Colby Covington’s victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272: “Maybe down the line, I smesh”
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on Colby Covington’s big win over Jorge Masvidal. Throughout the course of his time at the top of the welterweight division, Kamaru Usman has been able to beat everyone the UFC has put in his way – including Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. He’s 2-0 against […]
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Kamaru Usman laughs off potential Jake Paul fight: “I fight real fighters”
Kamaru Usman has laughed off a potential Jake Paul boxing match. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is currently looking to return this summer against Leon Edwards. However, he’s also targeted a bout with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez in September. While Alvarez is booked for that month against Gennady Golovkin, it seems the UFC welterweight champion is trying […]
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Kamaru Usman aiming for September boxing match against Canelo Alvarez: “I will stop him”
Kamaru Usman has laid out his game plan for 2022. The UFC welterweight champion would like to face Leon Edwards in July, then Canelo Alvarez in September. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ was last seen in the cage at UFC 268 in November. He added to his legacy by scoring his second victory over Colby Covington, this […]
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Brendan Schaub doesn’t believe Kamaru Usman wants to fight Khamzat Chimaev: “The Khamzat train is coming, it’s undeniable, it’s scary”
Brendan Schaub spoke on his ‘The Schaub Show’ podcast about a Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev potential future fight. Khamzat (10-0 MMA), the welterweight force to be reckoned with, has currently agreed to fight Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA) at UFC 273 on April 9th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida . Confirmation from the UFC is still […]
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Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on the GSP/Usman welterweight GOAT debate
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has given his thoughts on the debate surrounding who the welterweight GOAT is – Georges St-Pierre or Kamaru Usman. The welterweight division is absolutely stacked with talent and Khamzat Chimaev is one of the most notable names currently residing in the top 15. While he may only be sat at number […]
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Kamaru Usman will be in attendance for UFC 272: “I’ll just be sitting there like a proud dad watching my sons fight”
Kamaru Usman, 34, UFC Welterweight Champion has confirmed he will be in attendance at UFC 272 on March 5th, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. Usman, (20-1 MMA) will have his eye on rivals Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington who are set to square off in the welterweight main event. Kamaru Usman met […]
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Kamaru Usman wants $100 million for Israel Adesanya fight, responds to callout from Khamzat Chimaev
Kamaru Usman is claiming he wants $100 million for a fight with Israel Adesanya. Usman, who is currently recovering from hand surgery and anticipating a return to UFC this summer, is hinting at the possibility of moving up to 185 pounds. In speaking with Jim Rome, Usman said: “I’ve said it before, as long as […]
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Israel Adesanya shuts down the idea of fighting Kamaru Usman following comments from “super greedy” Ali Abdelaziz
Israel Adesanya says he’s sticking by his word and won’t fight Kamaru Usman. Adesanya and Usman have both said in the past they won’t fight another as they want as many African champions in the UFC as possible. However, just recently, Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz said he wants to see the fight happen. “I want […]
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Dana White shares graphic picture of Kamaru Usman’s hand surgery (Photo)
Kamaru Usman went under the knife for his hand and Dana White has shared a graphic photo of the procedure. Usman had the surgery to repair a ligament after suffering a broken hand in his UFC 268 fight against Colby Covington. The hope for the welterweight champ is that he will be ready to return […]
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Jiri Prochazka shares his thoughts on Kamaru Usman possibly fighting at light heavyweight
UFC star Jiri Prochazka has given his thoughts on Kamaru Usman suggesting he was considering a move to light heavyweight. While it’s well-known that Kamaru Usman isn’t interested in fighting Israel Adesanya at middleweight, few could’ve expected that he’d entertain going all the way up to 205 pounds – but according to the man himself, […]
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Kamaru Usman says he was swindled out of $60k by an “attractive” female investment advisor
Kamaru Usman has revealed that early in his career, he lost $60k. The way that ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ lost the funds is a bit of an interesting story. As a novice investor, Usman met with a woman who he found attractive. According to the UFC welterweight champion, the woman convinced him that she would be […]
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Ali Abdelaziz wants Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya to fight: “I don’t think they’re best friends”
Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya have both said they won’t fight one another, but Ali Abdelaziz is hoping he can make the scrap happen. Usman is currently the welterweight champion while Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight strap against Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 on February 12. Both men are clearing out their respective […]
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Kamaru Usman details how he went about spending his first one million dollars
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has broken down how he spent the first one million dollars he earned with the promotion. Ever since he entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it was clear to see that Kamaru Usman had a lot of potential. His triumph in The Ultimate Fighter set him up perfectly for a run […]
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Rashad Evans believes in Kamaru Usman at 205 pounds: “He can hang with them all”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans is a believer in Kamaru Usman moving up to 205 pounds. The current UFC welterweight champion recently revealed in an interview with GQ that he pondered fighting up in weight. Usman admitted that he didn’t even think about fighting at 185 pounds due to his friendship with UFC […]