Kamaru Usman Next Fight Who will Nigerian Nightmare Face Next?
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Kamaru Usman for his last fight at UFC 278: Usman v Edwards 2
'Nigerian Nightmare' made his UFC debut in 2015 against the current champion Leon Edwards and won unanimously. Since then, till his last fight with Edwards, he had a straight 15-win streak. Usman won the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 235 from Tyron Woodley and consecutively defended the title five times.
However, in his last match with Leon Edwards at UFC 278, Usman was knocked out with a head kick in the 5th round. And 'Nigerian Nightmare' lost his welterweight title to 'Rocky.'
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Since losing his title at UFC 278, Usman has asked for a trilogy match with 'Rocky' in England. While talking to TMZ Sports, Usman claimed, "What else makes sense? Look at the division, you know, it's like, what else makes sense? And I want to go to England. Yeah, I have been feeding to go to England".
Likewise, Leon Edwards wants the trilogy fight to happen in his country. While talking to Sky Sports, the champion confirmed his insight on the fight. "Yeah, a hundred percent. To come back to the U.K and headline in the U.K. For me, Villa Park, if not any stadium, would do in the U.K and let fans get to see and enjoy it. I am looking forward to it."
Adding on, Dana White also confirmed the trilogy fight that will be taking place in England.
Leon Edwards as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
However, there needs to be an official confirmation regarding the bout.
Khamzat Chimaev, with his latest win over Kevin Holland, is currently the N0.3 contender in the welterweight division. According to sources, Chimaev, with a six-straight UFC win streak, might get a chance at the No.1 contender if the trilogy match between Usman and Edwards does not takes place.
Khamzat Chimaev as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
Belal Muhammad ranked No.4 in the division after knocking Sean Brady out at UFC 280. And 'Remember The Name' is undefeated in his last nine bouts, including a no-contest match with the current champion Leon Edwards. Hence the potential bout between Usman and Belal Muhammad can also be considered.
Belal Muhammad as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
22 Matches20 Wins2 LossesKnockout91Submission11Decision100
*Last updated on October 31, 2022.
Kamaru Usman Next Fight
is currently the No.1 contender and former champion in the division.Kamaru Usman for his last fight at UFC 278: Usman v Edwards 2
'Nigerian Nightmare' made his UFC debut in 2015 against the current champion Leon Edwards and won unanimously. Since then, till his last fight with Edwards, he had a straight 15-win streak. Usman won the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 235 from Tyron Woodley and consecutively defended the title five times.
However, in his last match with Leon Edwards at UFC 278, Usman was knocked out with a head kick in the 5th round. And 'Nigerian Nightmare' lost his welterweight title to 'Rocky.'
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Who is Kamaru Usman likely to fight next
as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
Since losing his title at UFC 278, Usman has asked for a trilogy match with 'Rocky' in England. While talking to TMZ Sports, Usman claimed, "What else makes sense? Look at the division, you know, it's like, what else makes sense? And I want to go to England. Yeah, I have been feeding to go to England".
Likewise, Leon Edwards wants the trilogy fight to happen in his country. While talking to Sky Sports, the champion confirmed his insight on the fight. "Yeah, a hundred percent. To come back to the U.K and headline in the U.K. For me, Villa Park, if not any stadium, would do in the U.K and let fans get to see and enjoy it. I am looking forward to it."
Adding on, Dana White also confirmed the trilogy fight that will be taking place in England.
Leon Edwards as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
However, there needs to be an official confirmation regarding the bout.
as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
Khamzat Chimaev, with his latest win over Kevin Holland, is currently the N0.3 contender in the welterweight division. According to sources, Chimaev, with a six-straight UFC win streak, might get a chance at the No.1 contender if the trilogy match between Usman and Edwards does not takes place.
Khamzat Chimaev as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
Belal Muhammad ranked No.4 in the division after knocking Sean Brady out at UFC 280. And 'Remember The Name' is undefeated in his last nine bouts, including a no-contest match with the current champion Leon Edwards. Hence the potential bout between Usman and Belal Muhammad can also be considered.
Belal Muhammad as the next fight for Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman s Record so far
22 Matches20 Wins2 LossesKnockout91Submission11Decision100
*Last updated on October 31, 2022.