UFC 261: Kamaru Usman KOs Jorge Masvidal for 18th Straight Win
3 years, 7 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 I expected it to be,” said Jeff Molina, who beat Qileng Aori in an undercard bout. It’s a hurt business.” WATCH | UFC 261: Chris Weidman’s Leg Snaps in Two after Kicking Uriah Hall Minutes earlier, Anthony Smith connected with Jim Crute’s left leg and left him struggling to stand. “I couldn’t stand on it.” UFC President Dana White brought his mixed martial arts behemoth back to Florida 11 months after the Sunshine State allowed him to host an event following a two-month shutdown.

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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

The Independent  

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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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Jorge Masvidal retires after loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287
1 year, 8 months ago

Jorge Masvidal retires after loss to Gilbert Burns at UFC 287

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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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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 …

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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Kamaru Usman responds to Conor McGregor's 't*** got t******' comments
2 years, 3 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 278: Fights to make as Leon Edwards dethrones Kamaru Usman
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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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: 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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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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UFC 268 results: Kamaru Usman overcomes Colby Covington as Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje triumph
3 years, 1 month ago

UFC 268 results: Kamaru Usman overcomes Colby Covington as Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje triumph

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Usman, Namajunas score KO title fight wins at UFC 261
3 years, 7 months ago

Usman, Namajunas score KO title fight wins at UFC 261

The Hindu  

Kamaru Usman knocked Jorge Masvidal out cold to retain his UFC welterweight belt while Rose Namajunas pulled off a stunning first-round head kick KO to dethrone strawweight champ Zhang Weili at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday. In the third title fight on the bill, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko dominated Jessica Andrade as she coasted to a second-round …

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 261: Chris Weidman feels Robert Whittaker deserves Israel Adesanya fight over Marvin Vettori
3 years, 8 months ago

UFC 261: Chris Weidman feels Robert Whittaker deserves Israel Adesanya fight over Marvin Vettori

The Hindu  

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman feels his division's current titleholder Israel Adesanya should hand a shot to No. Adesanya, who suffered the first loss of his career to Jan Blachowicz in a light heavyweight championship bout last month, has been hesitant to fight Whittaker in a rematch of their 2019 showdown at UFC 243, where the Nigerian claimed the belt. …

UFC 259 results: Jan Blachowicz hands Israel Adesanya first career loss as Aljamain Sterling beats Petr Yan via DQ
3 years, 9 months ago

UFC 259 results: Jan Blachowicz hands Israel Adesanya first career loss as Aljamain Sterling beats Petr Yan via DQ

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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 …

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: Usman grinds down Masvidal, Namajunas trumps Andrade
4 years, 5 months ago

UFC 251: Usman grinds down Masvidal, Namajunas trumps Andrade

The Hindu  

Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman ground out a decision victory over Jorge Masvidal to keep his belt, and Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title with a split decision victory over Max Holloway at the UFC 251 event in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. READ: In the card's other title fight, Russia's Petr Jan scored a brutal technical knockout over Brazilian Jose Aldo …

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 …

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