Kamaru Usman or Khamzat Chimaev who is next for UFC welterweight champ Leon Edwards?
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[ @Leon_EdwardsMMA ] DOUBT HIM NOW! [ @Leon_EdwardsMMA ] The UFC could easily book an instant rematch between ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. After all, with five successful defenses prior to this bout, Usman probably deserves a shot to put things right. However, with the UFC’s hottest welterweight prospect – – set to fight in his first headline bout next month, he could also make a case for a title shot if he can defeat the popular veteran. So will Leon Edwards’ first defense come against Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev, or someone different altogether?
KO's are better in super slo mo. Despite losing via knockout, though, Usman was well on his way to a victory had the head kick not landed. Therefore, he’d probably go into a rematch with Edwards as a heavy favorite, with this victory feeling more like an upset along the lines of Julianna Pena’s win over Amanda Nunes rather than a dominating victory like Usman’s own title win over . The other thing to remember here is that thanks to Usman’s 2015 victory over Edwards, the two rivals are actually 1-1 overall. That means that a rematch now would count as a trilogy bout – and the UFC loves to book them, too. Add in the fact that ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is getting no younger at the age of 35, and it’s only fair to give him a second chance at Edwards before the window of his athletic prime begins to close. Champs f$ck up sometimes… but we bounce back and come with vengeance!! ? Champs f$ck up sometimes… but we bounce back and come with vengeance!! ? Essentially, then, Usman has done more than enough to warrant an instant rematch – he’d probably be favoured to win anyway – and given the UFC’s love of booking them, it seems to make too much sense to go in another direction.
Kamaru Usman or Khamzat Chimaev who is next for UFC welterweight champ Leon Edwards
Should Kamaru Usman (left) or Khamzat Chimaev (right) face Leon Edwards (centre) next? Last night at 278, fans were treated to one of the biggest upsets in recent memory, as managed to knock out longtime welterweight champion late in the fifth round of their clash to claim the title. Leon Edwards is the UFC’s new welterweight champion, and now the question is all about who he will face in his first title defense, with two options standing out. DOUBT HIM NOW![ @Leon_EdwardsMMA ] DOUBT HIM NOW! [ @Leon_EdwardsMMA ] The UFC could easily book an instant rematch between ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. After all, with five successful defenses prior to this bout, Usman probably deserves a shot to put things right. However, with the UFC’s hottest welterweight prospect – – set to fight in his first headline bout next month, he could also make a case for a title shot if he can defeat the popular veteran. So will Leon Edwards’ first defense come against Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev, or someone different altogether?
The case for Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3
Should the UFC give Kamaru Usman an immediate chance to avenge his stunning loss to Leon Edwards? As every fan knows, the UFC loves to book rematches, particularly when titles are involved. At times, this makes perfect sense, but sometimes we’ve seen examples of rematches that honestly weren’t necessary being booked right away. Did anyone really need to see Benson Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar 2 in the summer of 2012, for instance? In this case, though, it’s hard not to see the case for giving Kamaru Usman an immediate chance to avenge his loss to Leon Edwards. Prior to his defeat at UFC 278, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had looked like the most dominant welterweight champion since the great , and appeared to be well on his way to surpassing the legacy of the Canadian. Usman had defeated , and – the former two fighters on two occasions – to put together five successful title defenses. More to the point, he looked unbeatable, being capable of easily outgrappling his opponents or knocking them out, and he’d never been taken down in turn. Edwards, though, stunned everyone with his performance last night. Not only did he become the first man to plant ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ on his back – winning the first round in the process – but after losing the majority of the fight, he then uncorked an insane head kick to knock Usman out and win the title. KO's are better in super slo mo.KO's are better in super slo mo. Despite losing via knockout, though, Usman was well on his way to a victory had the head kick not landed. Therefore, he’d probably go into a rematch with Edwards as a heavy favorite, with this victory feeling more like an upset along the lines of Julianna Pena’s win over Amanda Nunes rather than a dominating victory like Usman’s own title win over . The other thing to remember here is that thanks to Usman’s 2015 victory over Edwards, the two rivals are actually 1-1 overall. That means that a rematch now would count as a trilogy bout – and the UFC loves to book them, too. Add in the fact that ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is getting no younger at the age of 35, and it’s only fair to give him a second chance at Edwards before the window of his athletic prime begins to close. Champs f$ck up sometimes… but we bounce back and come with vengeance!! ? Champs f$ck up sometimes… but we bounce back and come with vengeance!! ? Essentially, then, Usman has done more than enough to warrant an instant rematch – he’d probably be favoured to win anyway – and given the UFC’s love of booking them, it seems to make too much sense to go in another direction.