Kamaru Usman will ‘100 per cent’ face Leon Edwards next, says UFC president Dana White
2 years, 11 months ago

Kamaru Usman will ‘100 per cent’ face Leon Edwards next, says UFC president Dana White

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamaru Usman’s next welterweight title defence will “100 per cent” come against Leon Edwards, according to UFC president Dana White. He’s No3.” Usman outpointed Edwards in 2015, and the Briton has won nine in a row – though he did fight to a no contest against Belal Muhammad in March, with the bout stopped due to an accidental eye poke by Edwards. Nate Diaz moves in for a hit as Leon Edwards defends during UFC 263 That bout was the UFC’s first ever non-title co-main event to be scheduled for five rounds. “We were in a matchmaking meeting on Tuesday and I’m always like: ‘Nobody wants to fight, nobody wants to fight him,’” White told BT Sport.

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UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues

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Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall aim to right the strangest of wrongs at UFC 304
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall aim to right the strangest of wrongs at UFC 304

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Leon Edwards picks apart Colby Covington to retain title at UFC 296
1 year ago

Leon Edwards picks apart Colby Covington to retain title at UFC 296

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UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington is technique against tenacity
1 year ago

UFC 296: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington is technique against tenacity

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Rio Ferdinand puts UFC champion Leon Edwards in chokehold
1 year, 1 month ago

Rio Ferdinand puts UFC champion Leon Edwards in chokehold

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Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event
1 year, 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event

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Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman has the tools to be a nightmare for Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294... his takedown defence is 97%, motivation is sky high after back-to-back defeats and he will relish the odds being against

Daily Mail  

Stats show how 'Nigerian Nightmare' could match up well with unbeaten star Kamaru Usman has stepped in on late notice and match-up is even better It wasn't so long ago that Kamaru Usman walked the UFC world like a God and at times seemed almost untouchable. These were hefty setbacks, no doubt, but 'Nigerian Nightmare' is a dangerous wounded animal …

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 after Paulo Costa withdraws

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Leon Edwards reacts to ‘cheating’ claims after win against Kamaru Usman
1 year, 9 months ago

Leon Edwards reacts to ‘cheating’ claims after win against Kamaru Usman

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UFC 286: Leon Edwards outpoints Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title in nervy main event
1 year, 9 months ago

UFC 286: Leon Edwards outpoints Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title in nervy main event

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Who is next for Leon Edwards?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is next for Leon Edwards?

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Former MMA fighter explains Kamaru Usman's psyche before UFC 286 bout
1 year, 9 months ago

Former MMA fighter explains Kamaru Usman's psyche before UFC 286 bout

Hindustan Times  

UFC 286 is scheduled to be played on Saturday, with the main event being Welterweight title fight between current champion Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. “For me, when I fought Henderson the first time, I got sparked out, I got knocked out really badly — and you can lie to everyone, but you can’t lie to yourself,” Bisping at UFC …

Kamaru Usman opens up on daughter’s reaction to Leon Edwards knockout
1 year, 9 months ago

Kamaru Usman opens up on daughter’s reaction to Leon Edwards knockout

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Leon Edwards: Kamaru Usman can follow his ‘fashion dreams’ after UFC 286
1 year, 9 months ago

Leon Edwards: Kamaru Usman can follow his ‘fashion dreams’ after UFC 286

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Leon Edwards: ‘Kamaru Usman is coming into enemy territory’ at UFC 286
1 year, 9 months ago

Leon Edwards: ‘Kamaru Usman is coming into enemy territory’ at UFC 286

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UFC 279 results: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Kevin Holland
2 years, 3 months ago

UFC 279 results: Nate Diaz submits Tony Ferguson after Khamzat Chimaev runs through Kevin Holland

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Kamaru Usman responds to Conor McGregor's 't*** got t******' comments
2 years, 4 months ago

Kamaru Usman responds to Conor McGregor's 't*** got t******' comments

Daily Mail  

Conor McGregor has been slammed by Kamaru Usman for ridiculing him following his knockout defeat to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Usman was knocked out by Edwards after a head kick in the final moments of the fight last month, leading to his first UFC career defeat and ending his unbeaten 20-fight run. Usman Kamaru was knocked out for his …

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev weighs in on Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss

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Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout
2 years, 4 months ago

Daniel Cormier brands Khamzat Chimaev the 'biggest LOSER' from UFC 278 fallout

Daily Mail  

Leon Edwards' shock UFC welterweight championship win over Kamaru Usman is the highlight of the Englishman's career with Edwards becoming the division's undisputed champion. UFC hall of fame inductee Daniel Cormier labelled Chimaev as the 'biggest loser' in the fallout of Edwards' latest success when speakjng on his YouTube channel, insisting that the Swedish fighter's future is up in the …

UFC 278: Fights to make as Leon Edwards dethrones Kamaru Usman
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 278: Fights to make as Leon Edwards dethrones Kamaru Usman

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Kamaru Usman praises Leon Edwards for stunning knockout
2 years, 4 months ago

Kamaru Usman praises Leon Edwards for stunning knockout

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Leon Edwards labels UFC title win over Kamaru Usman ‘one of my worst performances’
2 years, 4 months ago

Leon Edwards labels UFC title win over Kamaru Usman ‘one of my worst performances’

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UFC 278: Leon Edwards knocks Kamaru Usman out cold to win welterweight title
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 278: Leon Edwards knocks Kamaru Usman out cold to win welterweight title

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UFC 278 LIVE results: Leon Edwards knocks out Kamaru Usman with head kick in final minute
2 years, 4 months ago

UFC 278 LIVE results: Leon Edwards knocks out Kamaru Usman with head kick in final minute

The Independent  

✕ Close Leon Edwards KOs Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title at UFC 278 Leon Edwards won the UFC welterweight title in the most stunning fashion on Saturday night, knocking Kamaru Usman out cold with one minute left in the main event of UFC 278. Edwards was down on all three judges’ scorecards and looked to have nothing left, …

Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 to shock the world with head kick KO
2 years, 4 months ago

Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 to shock the world with head kick KO

Daily Mail  

Leon Edwards delivered one of the most iconic moments in UFC history to flatline Kamaru Usman with a head kick and dethrone the formidable welterweight champion. Leon Edwards knocked Kamaru Usman unconscious with this incredible head kick to shock the world Usman slumped to the canvas and 'Rocky' knew instantly that the fight was over in the very last minute …

UFC 278: Kamaru Usman’s next title defence confirmed as Leon Edwards finally secures rematch
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 278: Kamaru Usman’s next title defence confirmed as Leon Edwards finally secures rematch

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‘What the f*** you on about?’: Leon Edwards laughs off Conor McGregor rumours
2 years, 8 months ago

‘What the f*** you on about?’: Leon Edwards laughs off Conor McGregor rumours

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Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns
2 years, 8 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev surges up UFC welterweight rankings after epic win over Gilbert Burns

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Khamzat Chimaev’s moment of truth arrives in UFC 273 clash with Gilbert Burns
2 years, 8 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev’s moment of truth arrives in UFC 273 clash with Gilbert Burns

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Kamaru Usman vs Canelo Alvarez ‘a stupid fight to make’, Dana White claims
2 years, 9 months ago

Kamaru Usman vs Canelo Alvarez ‘a stupid fight to make’, Dana White claims

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‘Why not?’: Canelo Alvarez open to fighting UFC champion Kamaru Usman
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Why not?’: Canelo Alvarez open to fighting UFC champion Kamaru Usman

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Rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev verbally agrees to fight Gilbert Burns in April
3 years ago

Rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev verbally agrees to fight Gilbert Burns in April

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UFC: Who can beat Kamaru Usman out of Leon Edwards, Khamzat Chimaev and Vicente Luque?
3 years, 1 month ago

UFC: Who can beat Kamaru Usman out of Leon Edwards, Khamzat Chimaev and Vicente Luque?

Daily Mail  

There is no debate around Kamaru Usman's status as the UFC's pound-for-pound No 1 and the 'Nigerian Nightmare' is well on his way to becoming one of the greatest of all time. Kamaru Usman looks almost untouchable as the UFC's pound-for-pound No 1 Having shared the octagon with Covington for a combined 49 minutes over both fights, Usman is adamant …

UFC 261 results: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal in brutal fashion to retain title
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC 261 results: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal in brutal fashion to retain title

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UFC 261: Kamaru Usman KOs Jorge Masvidal for 18th Straight Win
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC 261: Kamaru Usman KOs Jorge Masvidal for 18th Straight Win

News 18  

UFC 261 returned a sense of normalcy to the sports world Saturday, with a packed house, a raucous crowd and another victory for Kamaru Usman. They cheered wildly for the 36-year-old Miami native, breaking into “Ole, Ole, Ole” and “Let’s go Jorge” chants, and booed Usman whenever possible. “I’ve pictured this moment a million times over, so it was everything …

UFC Returns to Florida With Fans, Kamaru Usman-Jorge Masvidal Rematch
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC Returns to Florida With Fans, Kamaru Usman-Jorge Masvidal Rematch

News 18  

When UFC President Dana White brought his mixed martial arts behemoth to Florida last May for a closed-door event, he promised a return trip once the state fully reopened. The card features three title fights, highlighted by a rematch between reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Nigerian Nightmare Usman and Jorge King of Miami Masvidal. Ron DeSantis approved a reopening plan last …

UFC 258: Kamaru Usman Stops Gilber Burns in 3rd Round, Keeps Welterweight Belt at UFC 258
3 years, 10 months ago

UFC 258: Kamaru Usman Stops Gilber Burns in 3rd Round, Keeps Welterweight Belt at UFC 258

News 18  

Kamaru Usman stopped Gilbert Burns with punches 34 seconds into the third round at UFC 258 on Saturday night, retaining his welterweight title with his 13th consecutive UFC victory. Usman defended his title for the third time and broke Georges St. Pierre’s UFC record for consecutive welterweight victories with another resourceful, clever performance that ended with a fierce display of …

UFC 258: Burns wants to finish Usman, talks about Edwards-Chimaev, possible Covington vs Masvidal
3 years, 10 months ago

UFC 258: Burns wants to finish Usman, talks about Edwards-Chimaev, possible Covington vs Masvidal

The Hindu  

Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will finally get to defend his title against former Sanford MMA teammate Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 in Las Vegas on Saturday. While Burns had tested positive for COVID-19 last year ahead of his championship opportunity at UFC 251, Usman too pulled out of UFC 256 in December 2020 due to fitness issues. Brazilian star Burns …

Kamaru Usman calls out retired UFC legend Georges St-Pierre
4 years, 5 months ago

Kamaru Usman calls out retired UFC legend Georges St-Pierre

Daily Mail  

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has called out MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. Usman tied GSP's record for successive welterweight wins with his victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 on Fight Island last weekend. Kamaru Usman would love to fight Georges St-Pierre next having beaten Jorge Masvidal GSP came out of retirement in 2017 to beat Michael Bisping but then …

UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal at Fight Island - Three main takeaways
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal at Fight Island - Three main takeaways

The Hindu  

Two champions retained and one vacant title got a new owner at UFC 251 during the promotion's Fight Island debut in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. Meanwhile, Petr Yan finished off veteran Jose Aldo in the fifth and final round to win the bantamweight title belt. Here are the important takeaways from UFC 251: - MASVIDAL PUTS UP …

UFC 251 results: Jorge Masvidal comes up short in brave bid to dethrone Kamaru Usman on Fight Island
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251 results: Jorge Masvidal comes up short in brave bid to dethrone Kamaru Usman on Fight Island

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UFC 251: Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal - RESULT at Fight Island
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251: Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal - RESULT at Fight Island

Daily Mail  

It was billed as a potential real life Rocky Balboa story, but Kamaru Usman left fans and pundits with little doubt as to who is at the summit of the welterweight division after a resounding display over Jorge Masvidal to retain his crown at UFC 251. Kamaru Usman has defeated Jorge Masvidal to retain the welterweight title at UFC 251 …

Ultimate Fighting Championship 251: All you need to know
4 years, 5 months ago

Ultimate Fighting Championship 251: All you need to know

The Hindu  

Three title fights - for the Welterweight, Featherweight and the vacant Bantamweight championships - will headline UFC 251 at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. However, just over a week before the event, Burns tested positive for coronavirus and the Ultimate Fighting Championship was forced to make a sudden change to headlining bout. Aldo is …

UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal dismisses ‘mentally weak’ Kamaru Usman ahead of first Fight Island main event
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal dismisses ‘mentally weak’ Kamaru Usman ahead of first Fight Island main event

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McGregor v Cerrone: Who's next for 'the Notorious' after stunning 40-second UFC 246 win?
4 years, 11 months ago

McGregor v Cerrone: Who's next for 'the Notorious' after stunning 40-second UFC 246 win?

The Hindu  

If you blinked there is every chance you may have missed Conor McGregor's clinical and devastating return at UFC 246. After a stellar 2019, which brought victories over Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal has frequently tried to catch McGregor's attention, even going as far as to wear the same Versace robe the Irishman donned for his …

UFC 245, Usman vs Covington: Trump, sex and MMA
5 years ago

UFC 245, Usman vs Covington: Trump, sex and MMA

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