Kamaru Usman News
Brendan Schaub not a fan of Nick Diaz challenging Kamaru Usman: "It doesn't make a ton of sense"
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub is among those who don’t want to see Nick Diaz fight Kamaru Usman. Earlier this month, the former Strikeforce champion stated that he would love a fight against Usman. Despite coming off a loss to Robbie Lawler last September at UFC 266, Diaz believes that he would do well against the UFC welterweight champion. However, the bout is unlikely to happen.
Chase Hooper scolds John McCarthy for suggesting Kamaru Usman would get “lit up” by Nick Diaz: “Probably one of the worst MMA takes I’ve seen”
Susan Cox - May 31, 2022
Chase Hopper has scolded John McCarthy for suggesting Kamaru Usman would get ‘lit up’ by Nick Diaz. During a recent interview with ‘TMZ’, Nick Diaz (26-10 MMA) indicated he’s targeting an end-of-year return and he’d like to challenge Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA) for the title.
Nick Diaz plans to return in 2022, requests to fight Kamaru Usman: “I want to fight for the title”
Susan Cox - May 26, 2022
Nick Diaz plans to return to the Octagon later this year, in 2022, and is requesting a fight with Kamaru Usman. Diaz (26-10 MMA) indeed wants a shot at UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA).
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Leon Edwards following news of Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand injury
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev is calling for a showdown with Leon Edwards amid Kamaru Usman’s lingering hand issues. Edwards is expected to be the next contender for Usman’s UFC Welterweight Championship. Initial reports indicated that the UFC was targeting the title fight for International Fight Week this July.
Kamaru Usman says Khamzat Chimaev and other contenders need to beat Colby Covington before they get a title shot
Cole Shelton - May 19, 2022
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev and other welterweight contenders need to get past Colby Covington before they can get a title shot. Usman is currently on the sidelines as he rehabs his hand injury. When he returns, it’s likely he will face Leon Edwards. After that, there is no clear-cut contender but Khamzat Chimaev is one fighter knocking on the door. Yet, Usman believes the Swede should have to go through Covington first.
Gilbert Burns explains why Leon Edwards has "the best chance" to beat Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - May 19, 2022
Gilbert Burns believes Leon Edwards has the best chance to dethrone Kamaru Usman and become the new welterweight champion. Usman is currently rehabbing his hand but when he returns it is expected he will face Edwards next. The two fought back in December 2015 and it was Usman edging out a decision in a close fight. Since then, both Usman and Edwards haven’t lost and Burns believes there are a few key reasons why the Brit can have success against the champ.
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre details the strategy he would have used to defeat Kamaru Usman
Susan Cox - May 19, 2022
UFC legend, Georges St-Pierre, has detailed the strategy he would have used to defeat Kamaru Usman. Georges St-Pierre, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history, retired in February 2019. The Canadian is a two division champion in the UFC, having won titles in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Jan Blachowicz open to fighting Kamaru Usman after welterweight champ calls him a favorable matchup: “That would be a pleasure for me”
Susan Cox - May 13, 2022
Jan Blachowicz is advising he’s open to fighting Kamaru Usman after the welterweight champion called him a favorable matchup. Kamaru Usman, (20-1 MMA), last fought in November of 2021 at UFC 268, defeating Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) to defend his welterweight title.
Kamaru Usman explains why he doesn't view himself as the champion when he fights
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2022
Kamaru Usman says every time he goes into a fight he doesn’t view himself as the champion. Usman has defended his welterweight title five times since he won it back in March of 2019. Yet, since he became the champ, he has always told himself he is the challenger going into every fight as he believes champions lose their hunger to win.
Belal Muhammad snubs Kamaru Usman while listing his welterweight Mount Rushmore
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2022
Belal Muhammad did not include Kamaru Usman when listing who should be on the welterweight Mount Rushmore. While his fighting style may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there’s no way of denying how solid the run Belal Muhammad has been on is. The 33-year-old is unbeaten in his last eight fights and while one of those was a no contest against Leon Edwards, he’s still managed to pick up some notable wins with his last three coming against Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson and Vicente Luque.
Kamaru Usman explains why he disapproves of Jorge Masvidal’s attack on Colby Covington: “I don’t think anyone had a justification to do that”
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has explained why he didn’t approve of Jorge Masvidal attacking Colby Covington. While it may have been Colby Covington who got his hand raised at UFC 272, Jorge Masvidal quite clearly felt like there was some unfinished business after their Las Vegas showdown.
Kamaru Usman responds to Jake Paul mocking his Canelo Alvarez callout: "You and me locked in a room, who makes it out alive?"
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wasn’t a fan of Jake Paul poking fun at his Canelo Alvarez callout. Over the last few months, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ has been searching for a boxing match with the Mexican superstar. At first, Alvarez completely downplayed a matchup with the UFC champion. However, he’s since noted that he’d be open to fighting him, just not now.
Canelo Alvarez tells Kamaru Usman to "sit down" after recent back-and-forth: "You want the pay day right?"
Cole Shelton - April 27, 2022
Canelo Alvarez is getting tired of Kamaru Usman taking shots at him. For months now, Usman has been vocal in his desire to box Canelo Alvarez. He believes it would be a massive fight as it would be the pound-for-pound best in MMA and boxing fighting one another. Although even Dana White had said he thinks that would end badly for Usman, the welterweight champ has continued to trash-talk Alvarez on Twitter.
Canelo Alvarez responds after Kamaru Usman warns him against taunting his manager Ali Abdelaziz
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
Canelo Alvarez has responded to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s warning. The UFC champion and the boxing champion have been in talks for a fight over the last few months. While Alvarez first shot down a fight with Usman, he’s since been more open to the fight. However, he’s also noted that he’s not going to fight him anytime soon.
Canelo Alvarez reacts to Ali Abdelaziz stating he's a chicken for turning down Kamaru Usman fight: "Who the f*ck is this?"
Josh Evanoff - April 26, 2022
Canelo Alvarez has reacted to Ali Abdelaziz’s comments that he’s scared of Kamaru Usman. Over the last few months, the Mexican superstar and the UFC welterweight champion have been in talks for a fight. While Alvarez has seemed more open to it as time has progressed, there’s no real timetable for the bout.
Canelo Alvarez not interested boxing Kamaru Usman "right now", focused on legacy fights
Cole Shelton - April 25, 2022
Canelo Alvarez doesn’t have a ton of interest in boxing Kamaru Usman. Usman and Alvarez are the current top pound-for-pound fighters in MMA and boxing, respectively, so with that, the UFC’s welterweight champ has called out the Mexican to box. He believes it would be a massive fight and one he thinks he can actually win, but Dana White hasn’t shown much interest in making it happen.
Jorge Masvidal is convinced that Kamaru Usman is beatable: "On the feet he's nothing special"
Cole Shelton - April 19, 2022
Jorge Masvidal is convinced that reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is beatable. Usman has not lost in the UFC and is currently riding a 19-fight win streak. He has also defended his belt five times, so with that, he is atop the pound-for-pound rankings. However, for Masvidal, he says that doesn’t mean Usman is untouchable, as he says the champ’s striking and striking defense can be exposed.
Kamaru Usman blasts Conor McGregor for calling him out: "He has to try to attach his name to someone who is relevant"
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2022
Kamaru Usman thinks Conor McGregor is only calling him out to stay relevant. McGregor is currently rehabbing the broken leg he sustained in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier back at UFC 264 last July. Recently, the Irishman has begun posting training videos which signaled he is close to returning. Many thought he would return at lightweight but McGregor did an interview and said he wants to face Usman in his return.