Kamaru Usman News
Kenny Florian leaning towards Colby Covington beating Kamaru Usman
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 22, 2019
Kenny Florian has a feeling that Colby Covington will get the job done against Kamaru Usman. On Dec. 14, Covington will challenge Usman for the UFC welterweight championship. The 170-pound title bout will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’ll serve as UFC 245’s main event.
Dan Lambert breaks down Colby Covington vs. Kamaru Usman
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2019
Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington will finally share the Octagon in the main event of UFC 245. The two have been rumored to fight each other ever since Usman won the title at UFC 235. Yet, until now, the two sides could never agree to a contract.
Kamaru Usman is not completely sold on Jorge Masvidal after UFC 244
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2019
UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on Jorge Masvidal and a potential showdown with “Gamebred” after UFC 244. Usman is currently preparing for his main event showdown against Colby Covington at UFC 245, in a bout that has been highly anticipated for quite some time. While he can’t afford to look past “Chaos” and towards the future, the champion is constantly being questioned about other potential contenders – with Jorge Masvidal being at the top of that list.
Kamaru Usman plans to show Colby Covington 'I am more American than he is'
Tom Taylor - November 6, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman feels that he is more American than his UFC 245 challenger Colby Covington, who is an outspoken patriot and supporter of Donald Trump. Usman, who was born in Nigeria and immigrated to America, shared his thoughts in an interview with Kristine Leahy on FAIR GAME, asserting that he is the one living the American Dream — not his MAGA hat wearing rival.
Colby Covington accuses Kamaru Usman of EPO use.
Natasha Hooper - November 2, 2019
The king of chaos, Colby Covington has accused his future opponent, Kamaru Usman of EPO use. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is scheduled to defend his welterweight championship belt against Covington at UFC 245 on Saturday 14th December.
Kamaru Usman discusses Ben Askren's recent loss to Demian Maia
Chris Taylor - November 1, 2019
It is no secret that current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and former Bellator champion Ben Askren do not like each other. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ and ‘Funky’ have traded shots on social media numerous times in the past, but have yet to collide inside of the Octagon.
Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima says he is better than the UFC’s Kamaru Usman
Natasha Hooper - October 29, 2019
Douglas Lima believes he is the best welterweight fighter in the world and that he would even KO UFC champion, Kamaru Usman. The Brazilian fighter defeated Rory Macdonald at Bellator 232, claiming the Bellator welterweight title and the Grand Prix prize of $1 million.
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren join forces to bash Kamaru Usman
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren have never gotten along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come together to roast a mutual nemesis. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as they say.
Colby Covington believes there 'is a very real possibility' Kamaru Usman doesn't show up at UFC 245
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2019
Colby Covington will finally be fighting for the undisputed welterweight title at UFC 245 when he takes on current division champion, Kamaru Usman. Yet, ‘Chaos’ isn’t holding his breath the fight actually happens, as he believes there is a chance Kamaru Usman doesn’t show up.
Tyron Woodley: I'm a nightmare for Kamaru Usman 'every day of the week’
Tom Taylor - September 30, 2019
When Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman first shared the cage, Usman walked away with a unanimous decision victory. Yet Woodley is not convinced Usman is the better fighter. “When you watch the Kamaru Usman fight, I don’t have to watch it. It was a silhouette of Tyron in the Octagon or something happened when I jumped up and stomped down, I think my spirit left my body,” Woodley said during a recent fan Q&A (via MMA Fighting). “I can give him credit for what he did. He stayed focused, he executed but we all know that wasn’t Tyron Woodley.
Colby Covington reacts after finally receiving a title shot at UFC 245
Chris Taylor - September 27, 2019
Former UFC interim welterweight champ Colby Covington will finally get his shot at undisputed gold on December 14 when he meets Kamaru Usman at UFC 245. The news that UFC 245 had added a third title fight between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman came earlier tonight courtesy of ESPN’s Ariel Helwani.
Report | Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington nearing completion for UFC 245 main event
Cole Shelton - September 25, 2019
UFC 245 is close to getting its main event as welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman is set to take on Colby Covington. Sources tell BJPENN.com that the two are close to finalizing the contract and the bout would serve as the main event. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was first to report the news on his MMA Reporters podcast.
Dana White explains why Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington isn't happening at UFC 244
Cole Shelton - September 19, 2019
After Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, all signs pointed to him fighting welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman next. Many also expected that fight to be at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden. Yet, that is not the case. Instead, negotiations between the two fell apart and the UFC booked Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal as the main event of the card.
Ben Askren believes 'idiots' Usman, Covington made the same error in negotiations
Thomas Taylor - September 16, 2019
UFC 244 was originally expected to be headlined by a welterweight title fight between reigning champion Kamaru Usman and top contender Colby Covington. Unfortunately, negotiations for this fight ultimately hit a snag, and the fight was never made official. Welterweight contender Ben Askren believes that’s because both Usman and Covington made the same mistake: the both assumed they have more popularity — and therefor more bargaining power — than they actually do. Askren shared this opinion, which will surely generate some backlash from Usman and Covington, on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday.
Kamaru Usman fires back at his critics
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2019
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was expected to make the first defense of his title against Colby Covington this November at UFC 244. Unfortunately, the negotiations for this fight hit a snag, and Usman’s fight with Covington is still unscheduled. It’s not completely clear what caused these negotiations to stall, but fans are starting to get impatient with both sides.
Leon Edwards lays claim to title shot: 'F**k Colby Covington'
Mike Heck - September 11, 2019
Leon Edwards, for a moment, had a world title opportunity presented to him during the craziness of booking the main event for UFC 244. First, it was Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington that was discussed, then Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal, and ultimately onto Masvidal vs. Edwards for the vacant title before landing on the signed headliner, Masvidal taking on Nate Diaz. “Rocky” has won eight fights in a row including his most recent victory over former world champion Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC San Antonio. With Edwards’ recent surge, and Covington’s internal battle with the UFC going on, the 28-year-old is staking his claim at the title shot over the brash Covington.
Colby Covington slams Kamaru Usman for lying about wanting to fight
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2019
After Colby Covington beat Robbie Lawler at UFC Newark, all signs pointed to him fighting Kamaru Usman next for the welterweight title. Even UFC president, Dana White said that fight would be next. Yet, the negotiations between the two reportedly hit a standstill and whether or not they fight is now up in the air. With that said, Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman continue to trade shots over social media.
Kamaru Usman fires back at 'clown' Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - September 6, 2019
Yesterday afternoon, ESPN reported that the much discussed welterweight title fight between champ Kamaru Usman and challenger Colby Covington, expected to occur at UFC 244 in November, is in jeopardy. “The Kamaru Usman v Colby Covington 170 title fight is far from done, multiple sources say,” ESPN’s Ariel Helwani wrote. “In fact, negotiations have hit a snag and UFC is now looking at other options, sources say. Those options include a different welterweight title fight and/or a different main event.