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“Champs f*ck up sometimes” – Kamaru Usman reacts to UFC278 loss

John Ogunsemore Aug 21, 2022 0

Nigerian mixed martial artist, Kamaru Usman has promised to bounce back from his Sunday morning loss to Britain's Leon Edwards. The Nigerian nightmare said this in a tweet shortly after losing the UFC 278 main event at the Vivint Smart…

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UFC: Kamaru Usman Set To Earn $1.5 million From Masvidal Knockout

Faith Apr 26, 2021 0

UFC’s welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman is reportedly set to make no less than $1.5 million from his second round victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261. Usman defeated Masvidal by knock out in front of 15,000 fans at the VyStar…

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UFC 258: Kamaru Usman Stops Burns In Third Round

John Ogunsemore Feb 14, 2021 0

UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman has successfully defended his title for the fourth time, knocking out Gilbert Burns in the third round. The 33-year-old Nigerian, therefore, sealed his place as the undisputed king of UFC 258 at…

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UFC Rank Nigeria’s Adesanya 10th Best Fighter In Year 2020

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 28, 2020 0

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion, Israel "The Last Style Bender" Adesanya, has been rated as the 10th best fighter in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) franchise in the year 2020. Nigeria's Adesanya successfully…

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#BlackLivesMatter: Kamaru Usman threatens to break Colby Covington’s jaw for attacking NBA,…

John Ogunsemore Aug 27, 2020 0

UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman says former interim champion, Colby Covington should have his jaw broken for attacking the National Basketball Association (NBA) and LeBron James. The Auchi, Nigeria-born mixed martial artist…

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Kamaru Usman Retains Welterweight Title In Unanimous Decision Win

News Agency of Nigeria Jul 12, 2020 0

Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title with a smothering victory over short-notice challenger Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 on Sunday. Usman (17-1) earned his 16th straight MMA victory and defended his belt for the second time with a…

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Nigerian fighter makes history, becomes first ever African UFC welterweight champion

News Agency of Nigeria Mar 3, 2019 0

A Nigerian born UFC fighter, Kamaru Usman, has just made history by emerging as the only African descent to ever become a champion in the game. Usman fought so hard against Tyron Woodley for five rounds and his victory made him the new…