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

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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 and could bounce back in incredible style at UFC 294 after taking the fight with Khamzat Chimaev on nine days notice. Kamaru Usman is looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats by Leon Edwards Khamzat Chimaev remains undefeated and faces Usman at UFC 294 on Saturday Covid, injuries and weight issues have slowed his march but the fearsome Chechen-born Swede but his momentum will reach warp speed again this weekend with a big win. Usman has great takedown defence, as does Chimaev, meaning it could be a stand-up battle Chimaev has looked sensational so far and remains undefeated as a pro Usman has the takedown defence to make it a pure stand-up battle with the middleweight Notably, in his hardest fight so far, the 29-year-old was repeatedly bludgeoned by Burns, a man Usman dealt with handily in their title fight.

History of this topic

UFC: Robert Whittaker on the Khamzat Chimaev twist and the performance of a lifetime
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Khamzat Chimaev sees off valiant Kamaru Usman in UFC 294 co-main event
1 year, 2 months ago
Khamzat Chimaev shows off ridiculous strength as he lifts ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the air, with pair enjoying impromptu wrestle in the corridor ahead of UFC 294
1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 2 months ago
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1 year, 9 months ago
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2 years, 3 months ago
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