Tag: Kamaru Usman

Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win

Leon Edwards shocked the world on Saturday night, scoring a last-minute head kick knockout against Kamaru Usman to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion. Edwards' win headlined UFC 278, which took place from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Edwards erased a massive difference on scorecards in the 25th minute of their … Continue reading Leon Edwards Scores Last-Minute Knockout Against Kamaru Usman To Earn Upset Championship Win →

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview

Kamaru Usman has steadily picked apart the welterweight division, putting away some of the weight classes' best since first becoming champion in 2019. Along the way, he has earned UFC's top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter award and become one of the most successful welterweights in UFC history. This weekend, it will be time once again for Usman … Continue reading UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 Preview →

Who is the 2021 fighter of the year? Here are the nominees

This past year saw big changes in MMA. As the sport attempted to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, promotions opened up and fighters became just as active as they were before. Big changes were not just seen in a broad sense, but also in the hierarchy of fighters. Nine champions were crowned in the … Continue reading Who is the 2021 fighter of the year? Here are the nominees →

UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 Live Coverage

UFC will return to the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA on Saturday night for UFC 268. The loaded pay-per-view lineup is set to include two title rematches at the top of the card. In the main event, Kamaru Usman will attempt to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship for the … Continue reading UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 Live Coverage →

UFC Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman To Face Colby Covington In Rematch At UFC 268

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman's second fight against Colby Covington is set to happen at UFC's November 6th pay-per-view event, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN, along with Nolan King and John Morgan of MMA Junkie. While a location for the event isn't confirmed, the promotion is looking at potentially heading to New … Continue reading UFC Welterweight Champ Kamaru Usman To Face Colby Covington In Rematch At UFC 268 →

UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Live Coverage

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to continue his dominant reign as champion when fighting Jorge Masvidal in a rematch at UFC 261. The five-round bout headlines a packed card from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, which also includes UFC's Strawweight and Flyweight Champions on the main card. Follow along … Continue reading UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Live Coverage →

Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal II Expected In Front of Full Crowd At UFC 261

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman is expected to rematch Jorge Masvidal at UFC's April 24th event in front of a capacity crowd at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. UFC President Dana White announced the matchup and venue via Twitter on Monday. The fight gives Masvidal a second chance to claim the … Continue reading Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal II Expected In Front of Full Crowd At UFC 261 →

Kamaru Usman Among Four Fighters Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For UFC 258

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman was given a "Performance of the Night" bonus along with Julian Marquez, Anthony Hernandez and Polyana Viana for their wins at UFC 258. All winners were given an extra $50,000 on top of their previous negotiated fight purses. The pay-per-view fights took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Kamaru Usman Among Four Fighters Given ‘Performance of the Night’ Bonuses For UFC 258 →