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I remember a time when UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was heralded because he didn’t talk trash. Social media fans would pile on his enemies if they dared say something disrespectful to him. That’s not the case anymore. Fame and money always seem to change things. Jorge Masvidal took a fight with the champion on … Read more
Jorge Masvidal had one week to get ready for welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in July of last year at UFC 251. He was stepping in as a last minute replacement for Gilbert Burns and while he may have lost by decision he garnered at least a little more respect from the haters for saving that … Read more
Right on the MAGA jaw. UFC 258 is right around the corner on February 13th and welterweight champion Kamaru Usman takes on surging former teammate Gilbert Burns. Before they clash relive Usman’s insane clash with Colby Covington back at UFC 245.
To be fair I’m not sure there are many people who would willingly seek out a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has yet to prove whether he belongs in the discussion of the all-time greats but he has done enough to prove that he is a threat to anyone hanging around … Read more
Ouch. It is rare that you have a surging contender that poses a real threat to a champion. There have been plenty that got their shot but most of their eventual losses were foregone conclusions in the minds of fans. See Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, and Fedor Emelianenko for examples. The ferocious title holders unafraid … Read more
Finally some good news. Surging welterweight contender Gilbert Burns was pulled from UFC 251 meaning he lost some momentum and a shot at welterweight champion and teammate Kamaru Usman. The reason he was pulled was COVID-19 proving once again that no one is immune. I sympathize with what he had to go through. The roller … Read more
If you want proof that the foot stomps were not as effective as welterweight champion Kamaru Usman hoped they would be at UFC 251 then look no further. Jorge Masvidal is back at it only a short time after competing on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi on Fight Island. The Miami legend shared a video … Read more
UFC 251 goes down tonight on the Now legendary UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Three title fights are on the card but the main event is the most interesting. It is a grudge match between Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman. The weigh-ins were very tense and the trash talk has been tame by Conor … Read more
It it is hard to believe that the UFC‘s fight island became a reality. With the COVID-19 outbreak hammering just about every event hoping to be held Dana White said this was the only option. Abu Dhabi according to Dana has been very helpful and receptive so much so that he is looking to buy … Read more
All three title fight for UFC 251 are ready for launch. The competitors made weight and Fight Island will be broken in with an amazing card in tact. Max Holloway will run it back with the man who took his featherweight championship, Alexander Volkanovski. Jose Aldo Will look to be inducted into the two weight … Read more