Derek Brunson urges fans to not kick Kamaru Usman while he's down × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News That man is a role model x10 - UFC middleweight urges fans to not kick Kamaru Usman while he s down By Abhishek Nambiar Modified 22 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share UFC 278: Usman v Edwards 2 at Salt Lake City Derek Brunson came out in support of Kamaru Usman following his knockout loss at UFC 278 against Leon Edwards. He urged the fans not to be rough on Usman while he's down, and reminded them of what an excellent champion and role model he has been. It was a rough night in the office at UFC 278 for Kamaru Usman, who lost his belt to Leon Edwards. Usman reigned supreme in the welterweight division for over three years when he captured the belt from Tyron Woodley at UFC 235. He defended his belt five times in the process and was chasing former UFC middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva for the longest win streak in UFC history. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post While many fighters and MMA experts motivated Usman to hold his head high, some were quick to rub salt in the wounds and mocked his loss. UFC middleweight fighter Derek Brunson poured out his support for the Nigerian and called him an excellent athlete and great analyst. He wrote on Twitter that the former welterweight champion does not deserve to be kicked when he's down: ''If it’s one man who doesn’t deserve kicking when he’s down, it’s Usman. That man is a role model x10. Excellent athlete , great analyst , devoted dad , college educated , etc ! Salute champ ?. This too soon shall pass @USMAN84kg'' Derek Brunson@DerekBrunsonIf it’s one man who doesn’t deserve kicking when he’s down, it’s Usman. That man is a role model x10. Excellent athlete , great analyst , devoted dad , college educated , etc ! Salute champ ?. This too soon shall pass @USMAN84kg81056If it’s one man who doesn’t deserve kicking when he’s down, it’s Usman. That man is a role model x10. Excellent athlete , great analyst , devoted dad , college educated , etc ! Salute champ ?. This too soon shall pass @USMAN84kg Gilbert Burns was hurt to see Kamaru Usman s daughter in tears following his father s knockout loss at UFC 278 While the entire MMA community was dumb struck by what transpired in the main event of UFC 278, images of Kamaru Usman's daughter Samirah bawling in agony broke everyone's hearts. FKA UFCFaceSwap@mmarandomKamaru Usman’s daughter crying when the fight ended. This sport is an emotional roller coaster. #UFC2783Kamaru Usman’s daughter crying when the fight ended. This sport is an emotional roller coaster. #UFC278 https://t.co/JuqtOxyKOu Usman was well on his way to making the sixth successful defense of his welterweight title, but Leon Edwards put a stopper on his reign when he knocked out the Nigerian in the final minute of the fight. Kamaru Usman's daughter, who was in attendance, cried in pain as she was being consoled. The video shattered everyone, including UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns, who was seated beside Usman's family. While he was thrilled by the entire event, this moment in particular broke his heart: ''Crazy mix of emotions yesterday! Happy for my guys @LoosaAnge and @JFlashGordonMMA and not happy for my friend Leo Santos with a loss and Luke Rockhold! But the part that hurt me the most was seeing Usman losing and look to my right and see his daughter in tears #UFC287''GILBERT BURNS DURINHO@GilbertDurinhoCrazy mix of emotions yesterday! Happy for my guys @LoosaAnge and @JFlashGordonMMA and not happy for my friend Leo Santos with a loss and Luke Rockhold! But the part that hurt me the most was seeing Usman losing and look to my right and see his daughter in tears #UFC28783340Crazy mix of emotions yesterday! Happy for my guys @LoosaAnge and @JFlashGordonMMA and not happy for my friend Leo Santos with a loss and Luke Rockhold! But the part that hurt me the most was seeing Usman losing and look to my right and see his daughter in tears #UFC287 https://t.co/N767FVezB3 Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by C. Naik × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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