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Kamaru Usman claims BMF title was made because of him back in 2019
Harry Kettle - October 30, 2024
UFC star Kamaru Usman has claimed that the BMF title was actually made because of him back in 2019. As we know, Kamaru Usman was one of the most dominant champions of his generation. He carried the UFC welterweight division on his back for a long time, but for the last two years, he’s been a former champ. He’s lost twice to Leon Edwards to run alongside a defeat to Khamzat Chimaev, leaving him in desperate need of a win.
Kamaru Usman answers calls to release Belal Muhammad podcast altercation footage: "Belal did Belal"
Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will release footage of a recent heated podcast face-to-face with Belal Muhammad, but there are conditions. Muhammad captured Usman’s former title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304. The title win capped off a remarkable run through the welterweight division, including wins over former title challengers Stephen Thompson and Gilbert Burns.
Ian Machado Garry claims Kamaru Usman turned him down for UFC Tampa: "You and Colby are more similar than I thought"
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2024
Ian Machado Garry is having a hard time getting his next fight. Garry had been calling out Colby Covington to fight at UFC Tampa on December 14. However, the Irishman claims ‘Chaos’ turned him down. Now, as Garry is still without an opponent, he took aim at Kamaru Usman as he claimed the former champ also turned him down for the main event spot.
Joaquin Buckley answers Kamaru Usman's 'Get in line' response to his fight callout: "S*** shouldn't be given to you!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley was taken aback by Kamaru Usman’s nonchalant response to his fight callout at UFC 307. Buckley knocked out Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 last weekend in Salt Lake City. Since making the full-time move to welterweight, Buckley’s on a roll, with five consecutive victories in the Octagon.
Kamaru Usman responds to Joaquin Buckley's UFC 307 callout and KO prediction: "Take a number!"
Curtis Calhoun - October 7, 2024
Former UFC welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman has answered Joaquin Buckley’s calls for a face-to-face in the Octagon in their next appearances. Buckley rallied to knock out former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. After losing on the judges’ scorecards, Buckley caught Thompson with a massive right hand that sent the karate specialist collapsing to the canvas.
Joaquin Buckley predicts KO win over Kamaru Usman in possible UFC welterweight banger
Fernando Quiles - October 7, 2024
Joaquin Buckley is ready to take a major step up, and he feels the timing is right for a Kamaru Usman showdown. Buckley impressed many fans and experts with his performance at UFC 307. He had a competitive affair with crowd favorite Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson. Buckley was able to swarm his opponent and land body shots before knocking out Thompson with a punch upstairs.
Kamaru Usman explains why he's picking Khalil Rountree to upset Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2024
Kamaru Usman is expecting Khalil Rountree to shock the world and beat Alex Pereira at UFC 307. Rountree is set to challenge Pereira for the light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday. It’s a fight that caught many by surprise and Pereira enters the bout as a sizeable betting favorite.
Belal Muhammad targets Shavkat Rakhmonov for first title defense despite Kamaru Usman talk: "He has more aura"
Josh Evanoff - September 25, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has his sights set on Shavkat Rakhmonov, not Kamaru Usman. ‘Remember The Name’ has been out of the cage since a trip to Manchester in July. In the main event of UFC 304, Belal Muhammad finally challenged for gold against Leon Edwards. Despite entering the cage as a heavy betting underdog, the challenger wound up earning a unanimous decision victory.
Kamaru Usman encourages newly minuted UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili to embrace Umar Nurmagomedov’s challenge
Harry Kettle - September 18, 2024
Kamaru Usman has encouraged UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili to embrace Umar Nurmagomedov’s recent challenge. As we know, Merab Dvalishvili is the new UFC bantamweight champion. He earned the gold by defeating Sean O’Malley, dominating the former champion at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Now, as the champ, he’s able to call the shots in a way that he’s never been able to before.
Joe Rogan makes the case for a Kamaru Usman title shot vs. Belal Muhammad: “He earned it!”
Curtis Calhoun - September 12, 2024
Joe Rogan believes former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman should get a title shot despite a three-fight losing skid inside the Octagon. Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight belt earlier this year at UFC 304. Muhammad, after earning the title, is plotting his return to make his first title defense as a UFC champion.
Gilbert Burns says it “would be a shame” for Kamaru Usman to receive the next UFC welterweight title shot
Harry Kettle - September 6, 2024
Gilbert Burns isn’t convinced that former opponent and teammate Kamaru Usman should get the next UFC welterweight title shot. Throughout the course of his career, Gilbert Burns has been a fan favorite. In addition to being a nice guy, he also has a fun style inside the Octagon. A few years back, it even took him all the way to a title shot. He met Kamaru Usman, his teammate, in a battle for the UFC welterweight championship.
Kamaru Usman issues fiery retort to Belal Muhammad's "Corny, weak" diss track
Curtis Calhoun - September 5, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has broken the silence and addressed Belal Muhammad’s trolling on social media. Muhammad earned the UFC welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2019 and has earned recent wins over the likes of Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, and Sean Brady.
Chael Sonnen explains how Kamaru Usman could receive UFC world title shot
Harry Kettle - August 30, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has explained how Kamaru Usman could end up with another UFC championship opportunity. In case you’ve forgotten, Kamaru Usman is one of the greatest welterweights of all time. He had a phenomenal run during his prime in the UFC, serving as the champion at 170 pounds for over three years. Unfortunately for him, his reign came to an end at the hands of Leon Edwards just over two years ago.
Ben Askren reignites Kamaru Usman feud, says former champion is "over the hill" in career
Curtis Calhoun - August 28, 2024
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren may be retired, but he still has plenty of energy to poke some of his former adversaries, including Kamaru Usman. Usman is plotting a UFC comeback after three consecutive losses, including his most recent defeat to Khamzat Chimaev last November. Over the last few weeks, he’s gone back and forth with UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad on social media.
Shavkat Rakhmonov laughs off Kamaru Usman getting a title shot over him, sends message to Belal Muhammad: "Get ready!"
Josh Evanoff - August 27, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov believes it’s shameful that Kamaru Usman might fight Belal Muhammad. ‘Nomad’ hasn’t competed since his clash with Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 last December. There, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated yet another welterweight contender. This time, it took less than two rounds for the undefeated fighter to earn a submission victory over ‘Wonderboy’. In the process, earning a shot at the welterweight title.
Belal Muhammad trolls Kamaru Usman with AI-Generated song
Curtis Calhoun - August 27, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is upping the ante in his trolling of former titleholder Kamaru Usman. Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards by unanimous decision to win the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304. The title victory capped off a long road to the belt as he became the latest from Team Khabib to capture a world championship.
Kamaru Usman explains why he didn't "trust" himself in Khamzat Chimaev fight
Cole Shelton - August 26, 2024
Kamaru Usman says his trust in himself played a key role in him losing to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October. Usman stepped up on days’ notice to face Chimaev up a weight class in an intriguing three-round middleweight fight. Usman was a massive underdog, but the fight was close, and it was Chimaev who won by majority decision.
Kamaru Usman reflects on rivalry with "great dance partner" Colby Covington: "He challenged me so much"
Josh Evanoff - August 26, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has a lot of respect for Colby Covington. As of now, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is working on a return to the cage. The former UFC welterweight champion hasn’t been seen since a majority decision defeat to Khamzat Chimaev last October. That loss was a rare middleweight appearance for Kamaru Usman, who entered the contest on a two-fight losing streak.