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Report: Kamaru Usman – Colby Covington Rematch Set For UFC 268
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Colby Covington is going to challenge UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman one more time.
Following Usman’s knockout win over Jorge Masvidal in April, UFC President Dana White said that Covington would… Read More
Kamaru Usman & Nate Diaz Spar on Twitter
By FCF Staff
The chances of Kamaru Usman and Nate Diaz fighting anytime soon seem slim to none. But, recently the welterweights traded several Twitter jabs.
The back-and-forth started after Diaz tweeted out the image and comments below.
Kevin Lee Says Kamaru Usman’s Recent Win Behind Decision to Make Welterweight Return
By FCF Staff
Kevin Lee’s initial move to welterweight didn’t go according to plan. But, after seeing Kamaru Usman put away Jorge Masvidal earlier this year, the fighters says he decided a return to welterweight was in order.
Lee has… Read More
Kamaru Usman Takes Poke at Conor McGregor, Says Star’s “Just a Regular Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has repeatedly said he intends to add the UFC’s welterweight title to his resume. But, it doesn’t sound like the man who holds that belt, Kamaru Usman, sees that happening.
McGregor continues to make bold… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Praises Kamaru Usman’s “Beautiful Technique”
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal has feuded with Kamaru Usman for some time now. But that hasn’t stopped ‘Gamebred’ for crediting the welterweight champ on how he finished him at UFC 261.
Masvidal faced Usman for the second time last… Read More
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman Post-fight Press Conference
Kamaru Usman Says Colby Covington, Top Contenders Need to “Show me Something”
By FCF Staff
Following Kamaru Usman’s electrifying win at UFC 261, Dana White said that a rematch with Colby Covington is the fight to make. But, it sounds like the welterweight champ isn’t convinced that’s the case.
Usman faced Masvidal… Read More
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman Crushes Jorge Masvidal, Rose Namajunas Reclaims Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 261, which saw two champions defend their respective titles, and one belt change hands.
In the main event, Kamaru Usman defended the welterweight title by knocking out Jorge Masvidal with a… Read More
Kamaru Usman Says He’s “Lapping” UFC’s Top Welterweight Contenders
By FCF Staff
As Kamaru Usman gets set to battle Jorge Masvidal for a second time this Saturday at UFC 261, the welterweight champ sounds unsure about what could come next.
After Usman stopped Gilbert Burns in February, he called… Read More
Kamaru Usman Believes Nate Diaz Would Duck Title Fight if he Beats Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear right now if the UFC will tap Nate Diaz for a title shot, if he beats top welterweight contender Leon Edwards, May 15. But, if the UFC goes that route, and Kamaru Usman’s still holding the… Read More
Stephen Thompson is “Leaning” Towards Jorge Masvidal in Kamaru Usman Rematch
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal came up short in his first fight with Kamaru Usman. But, it looks like Stephen Thompson believes that won’t be the case at UFC 261.
Recently the UFC announced that Masvidal will face the welterweight… Read More
UFC 261 to Feature Three Title Fights, Including Kamaru Usman – Jorge Masvidal 2
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that on April 24th, the promotion will hold a card with three title fights, and with fans in attendance.
Recently the company confirmed that UFC 261 will take place at the VyStar… Read More
Kamaru Usman: Colby Covington Made “Huge Mistake” by Not Fighting Leon Edwards
By FCF Staff
Colby Covington has been calling for a rematch with Kamaru Usman ever since he was stopped by the UFC’s welterweight champ. But, according to the latter, he’s made a strategic error then by not facing Leon Edwards.… Read More
Kamaru Usman Big Favorite in Early Betting Lines For Jorge Masvidal Rematch
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if the UFC ends up booking a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. But, following Usman’s call for the fight, the welterweight champ is a sizeable favorite in early betting lines.… Read More
Stephen Thompson Argues Fight With Kamaru Usman “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
Following Kamaru Usman’s win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, the welterweight champ called for a rematch with Jorge Masvidal. But, Stephen Thompson believes he should be next in line for a title shot.
After Usman stopped… Read More
UFC 258: Kamaru Usman Post-fight Press Conference
Kamaru Usman Calls For Rematch With Jorge Masvidal, Following UFC 258 Win
By FCF Staff
Although Kamaru Usman recorded a clear-cut win over Jorge Masvidal last summer, the welterweight champ wants to run it back with his rival.
Usman (18-1) took on Gilbert Burns on Saturday night at UFC 258, and came… Read More
UFC 258: Kamaru Usman Takes Out Gilbert Burns
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC 258, which took place at the Apex Facility in Las Vegas.
In the main event, welterweight champ Kamaru Usman recovered from an early flash knockdown to stop Gilbert Burns in round… Read More