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The Latest Breaking News from Kamaru Usman

Leon Edwards says challenger Colby Covington is motivated by ‘jealousy’

The American has been agitating for a fight since Edwards claimed the UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman.

The Independent UK

With Bellator title shot in hand, Fabian Edwards motivated by brother Leon’s UFC champion status

Fabian Edwards says he and his brother, UFC champ Leon Edwards, "are trying to go down as legends" together.

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Khamzat Chimaev: If UFC gave me a fight, ‘I would have fought a long time ago’

Rising UFC star Khamzat Chimaev is suggesting that the holdup for his return is not on his end.

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UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

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The Independent UK

Dana White open to Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev – only at middleweight

Dana White is willing to consider Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev under one condition.

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UFC 288 Features Battle of Welterweight Contenders

Another must-see fight on this card is the welterweight bout pitting Gilbert Burns against Belal Muhammad.

Sports Illustrated

Daniel Cormier: Jorge Masvidal should remain retired, ‘stay away from the game’

Daniel Cormier doesn't want to see Jorge Masvidal come out of retirement.

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Jorge Masvidal’s father arrested, charged with attempted murder after shooting in retired UFC star’s Miami home

Jorge Masvidal's father has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting at Masvidal's Miami home.

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Dana White: Winner of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 288 will get title shot

The UFC 288 co-main event has elevated stakes as Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad now officially is a title eliminator.

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Kamaru Usman wants "finality" fight with Leon Edwards despite consecutive defeats

Usman lost his welterweight title to Edwards last August and failed to win it back in their March trilogy fight, but the former champion wants another shot at the Brit

Daily Mirror

Kamaru Usman sees Khamzat Chimaev as logical next opponent, eyes fourth Leon Edwards fight

Kamaru Usman hopes a win over Khamzat Chimaev would lead to another chance to reclaim the UFC welterweight title.

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Kamaru Usman ‘falling in love with the sport again’ after second loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman's motivation hasn't wavered after he dropped two straight for the first time in his career.

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Kamaru Usman offers rare praise of Colby Covington despite UFC rivalry

UFC contender Kamaru Usman defeated Colby Covington in a rematch in November 2021, but despite the pair's bitter rivalry, he has moved to suggest 'Chaos' brought the best out of him

Daily Mirror

Kamaru Usman admits he's in "unfamiliar territory" after consecutive UFC defeats

Usman went unbeaten for almost a decade but has now admitted to being in a strange position of his career after suffering consecutive defeats to Leon Edwards

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Kamaru Usman was introduced to MMA at house party with UFC legend Jon Jones

Former UFC welterweight champion Usman is one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, but hadn't even seen the sport until he was a freshman wrestler in college

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UFC champ Israel Adesanya sounds off on Dricus Du Plessis: ‘I’m going to f*cking beat him until he’s black’

Israel Adesanya's racially charged remarks make it crystal clear just how badly and why the UFC champ wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis.

Daily Mirror

Israel Adesanya vows to beat UFC rival "until he's black" over African comments

Du Plessis said he plans to become the first UFC fighter to bring a world title to Africa and Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria, has slammed him for the comments

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Mohammed Usman reveals brother Kamaru’s advice prior to UFC Fight Night 222 win

As per his brother Kamaru's request, Mohammed Usman exercised patience in his UFC Fight Night 222 win over Junior Tafa.

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Stephen Thompson inspired by ‘predominantly a striker’ Leon Edwards being UFC champion

Stephen Thompson is excited to see a striker atop the UFC welterweight division.

Sports Illustrated

Leon Edwards Q&A on His Rough Childhood, Title Bouts With Kamaru Usman and More

‘It was a great trilogy, but I’ve put it behind me.’

Sports Illustrated

Jeremy Piven Raves About What Makes Jon Jones So Tough to Beat

‘He won’t allow himself to be outworked.’

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Leon Edwards reveals he won’t fight in London, targets UFC 294 October card in Abu Dhabi instead

Leon Edwards doesn't plan on competing in London this summer against Colby Covington for the next defense of his UFC welterweight title.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov lists his ‘MMA GOAT top 15’ fighters

One of the best to ever do it, former UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, reveals who he has on his top 15 MMA fighters of all time.

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Dana White plans quick return to Miami after record-setting UFC 287 sellout: ‘There’s a new sheriff in town’

Get Dana White's thoughts on UFC 287 and Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira and Jorge Masvidal, plus a return to Florida, Donald Trump and more.

The Independent UK

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