‘Kamaru Usman’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

With exchanges on social media heating up we may get Masvidal vs Usman soon

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by Sean McClure

After flattening the much hyped Ben Askren at UFC 239 in 5 seconds Jorge Masvidal became a sort of Nick Diaz level folk hero in the MMA community. He is as scrappy as a fighter can be and has street cred which is hard to come by nowadays. His verbal skills aren’t quite Covington or … Read more

WTF: Usman vs Covington bout crumbling

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by Sean McClure

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington is on an impressive 7 fight win streak but may never get that chance to be an undisputed UFC champion. Things never seem to go his way. Ariel Helwani is reporting that current UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman is likely to face someone else. As is frequently the … Read more

Kamaru Usman’s fans want him to 86 Colby Covington

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 by Sean McClure

Damn. Colby Covington keeps winning fights and now stands at the front of the line – most likely – to get a shot at UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Covington’s trash talk is in full effect and has attracted the ire of Usman and the champ’s fans. In this video with TMZ, Kamaru claims that … Read more

What makes a UFC champion?

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Jack Bratcher

When one takes a look back at the 81 champions in UFC history, there is one martial arts discipline that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Here’s a hint. It’s not boxing. It’s not kickboxing. It’s not Karate. It’s not Kung Fu. It’s not even Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Historically wrestling has proven to be the … Read more

Askren gets zero love from Usman after losing wrestling match

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Sean McClure

Put yourself out there in MMA. Even if it’s for charity and even if it’s not in a cage. We dare you. UFC welterweight Ben Askren did in a charity wrestling match with Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs and it didn’t go well. Because the internet is a place for cruel and unusual keyboard warrior … Read more

UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman On Dominant Winning Streak

April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Johnny Smitz

Usman has been one of the rising forces in the UFC for some time, that now sees him holding the Welterweight belt following his victory at UFC 235. This also meant the 31 year old extended his professional record to 15 wins and 1 loss as one of the most dominant fighters in the sport. … Read more

Covington says Usman will duck him

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 by Sean McClure

“Colby Covington says” is one of the craziest ways to start an article. The former interim welterweight champion was on BJ Penn radio and claimed that new undisputed king Kamaru Usman will surely try and duck him. This may stem from Usman’s manager saying that the new champ is looking at Jorge Masvidal and Ben … Read more

Watch mama Woodley outshine everyone at UFC 235

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by Sean McClure

Tyron Woodley may have lost the welterweight championship at UFC 235 but his mom won the day. She ran in to new champ Kamaru Usman and reminded us of the caring human beings are capable of. With a hug and some kind words she made Kamaru’s night and our day. Check out this amazing moment.

"It's all good, baby. It's all good. It's your turn. It ain't his turn."@Usman84Kg & Woodley's mother shared a beautiful moment backstage after #UFC235.

Watch the full episode of 'Thrill & Agony' ➡️ https://t.co/zu66YBzvUP pic.twitter.com/qWfAwSy6L6
— UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2019

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Woodley makes his play for Usman rematch despite decisive loss

March 3, 2019March 3, 2019 by Sean McClure

If you would have told me a week ago that Kamaru Usman would have dominated now former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley all five rounds at UFC 235 – I might have slapped you. It happened and Usman is the new champion leaving Tyron making a plea for a rematch. Check it out.

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UFC 235 Embedded: episode 5

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 by Pro MMA Now Staff

On Episode 5 of UFC 235 Embedded, all of the event’s athletes attend Ultimate Media Day. Faceoffs feature light heavyweight headliners Jon Jones and Anthony Smith, welterweight champ Tyron Woodley and challenger Kamaru Usman, and former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler and opponent Ben Askren. The UFC Performance Institute draws a who’s-who of UFC 235, including Russia’s Zabit Magomedsharipov, Brazil’s Johnny Walker, former champion Cody Garbrandt and strawweight Tecia Torres. The men from the night’s two championship fights entertain at open workouts, one arriving in an impromptu party bus.

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