Kamaru Usman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

‘Disappointed’: Chael Sonnen Reveals ‘One Problem’ With Dana White’s Matchup for Kamaru Usman

After a tough move up to middleweight that didn’t quite go his way against Khamzat Chimaev, Kamaru Usman is heading back to familiar territory at 170 pounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 26

Joaquin Buckley becomes welterweight bounty hunter in promo video after booking Kamaru Usman fight

One of the welterweight division’s most in-form contenders is looking to beat his second former champion. After stopping Colby Covington last December in Tampa, Joaquin Buckley asked the fans to vote on who should be next for him.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 26

Kamaru Usman sends message to UFC rivals after comeback announcement

Kamaru Usman is back. UFC's 'Nigerian Nightmare' is set to fight Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Atlanta on June 14. Usman last fought in October 2023, losing a tight short-notice decision to Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 25

Kamaru Usman to fight viral knockout artist in UFC Atlanta main event

After a long hiatus, former UFC welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman is back - and he doesn't get a break from tough opponents. Usman last fought in a losing effort against Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023 and looks to snap a three-fight losing streak.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 24

Kamaru Usman laid UFC rival out flat in blockbuster title fight rematch

Kamaru Usman scored one of his greatest wins in a bitter rematch against the ever-game Jorge Masvidal. Unfortunately, Kamaru Usman‘s career is heading in a downward trajectory, as ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is currently riding a three-fight losing streak, with his last loss coming to Khamzat Chimaev in 2023.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 19

Israel Adesanya releases sparring footage with Kamaru Usman | Video

Former UFC champions Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman rose to the top of the divisions, and the sport, at the same time. Adesanya captured the undisputed middleweight crown at UFC 243 in October 2019 by knocking out Robert Whittaker.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 19

Kamaru Usman accused of copying Conor McGregor to stay relevant amid three-fight losing streak

The feud between UFC welterweight titleholders Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad is ramping up. Kamaru Usman hasn’t fought since a short-notice middleweight loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 14

Kamaru Usman reveals surprising thing Colby Covington said to him when he ambushed rival at the airport

Kamaru Usman was ready to fight Colby Covington at the airport, until his arch-nemesis said something that changed his mind. The pair of welterweight titans had two epic encounters, with ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ stopping his rival in the first and edging a decision victory in the second.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 10

Kamaru Usman can’t stop laughing as Henry Cejudo’s stolen UFC belt is put up for sale on eBay

Kamaru Usman couldn’t hold back his laughter after finding out that Henry Cejudo’s stolen UFC belt has been put up for sale on eBay. After an eventual last fight in the UFC in February where he suffered a fight-ending eye-poke, Henry Cejudo‘s April hasn’t gotten off to any better of a start.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 5

Kamaru Usman strikingly compares Belal Muhammad’s trash talk to two-time rival who attacked his family

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s feud with Belal Muhammad took a surprising turn. Tensions are ramping up between former UFC titleholder Kamaru Usman and current UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 26

Kamaru Usman dismisses famous head kick KO as ‘magic’ after Leon Edwards loses again

Kamaru Usman believes ‘magic’ played a part in the end of his legendary welterweight title run. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ appeared to be cruising to a decision win over Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August 2022.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 25

Kamaru Usman explains why UFC London winner tops his list of preferred opponents for Octagon return

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants Sean Brady for his return to the division. It’s been two years since Kamaru Usman fought at 170lbs, stemming from his welterweight title rematch loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 25

Kamaru Usman targets top contenders for return bout

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has broken his silence on his potential return to the octagon, naming three top contenders he’d like to face in his comeback fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 5

‘Be my friend’… Alex Pereira and Kamaru Usman share wholesome moment ahead of UFC 313

Alex Pereira and Kamaru Usman engaged in a heartwarming exchange when they met up at the UFC Performance Institute. On Saturday evening, ‘Poatan’ will return to the octagon, to go head-to-head, with Magomed Ankalaev, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Brother of Former UFC Champion Fighting to Save His Career

Getting compared to a far more successful sibling can be difficult, especially when that sibling has reached the pinnacle of the sport of mma by winning a UFC belt and establishing a longstanding championship reign.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 10

Kamaru Usman names fight he doesn’t like for UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis

Styles makes fights and Kamaru Usman thinks Dricus du Plessis may have his hands full with someone other than Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis made it two defenses of his middleweight title on Saturday, dominating Sean Strickland in their rematch at UFC 312.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 10

Kamaru Usman responds to Ian Machado Garry 'running' allegations: 'Who are you?'

Welterweight Ian Machado Garry suffered his first career loss at UFC 310, losing a decision to Shavkat Rakhmonov. Garry accepted the fight on short notice

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 8

Former Champ Kamaru Usman Answers Callout From UFC 307 Winner

Everybody wants a piece of Kamaru Usman, and that includes rising contender Joaquin Buckley. Despite not being the UFC Welterweight Champion anymore, Usman still has a target on his back as the #2 contender in the world with other fighters aiming to take his top spot in the rankings.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 20

Kamaru Usman gets quickly humbled by Khabib’s cousin for claiming to be ‘boss of welterweight division’

Bantamweight star Umar Nurmagomedov recently visited Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman‘s podcast in order to talk about his future fights. During the conversation, Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s protege managed to roast both the hosts.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 14

Kamaru Usman breaks silence on manager claiming he won’t fight Shavkat Rakhmonov in viral documentary video

A clip of Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Ali Abdelaziz from the latest UFC docuseries went viral in the MMA community. The clip showed ‘The Eagle’ matchmaking Kamaru Usman vs.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 29

Kamaru Usman’s net worth in 2024

Kamaru Usman is one of the best UFC fighters ever. In fact, Dana White just called him the greatest welterweight fighter of all time. At UFC 294, he fought as a middleweight in one of the biggest fights of the year against Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 23

Ex-UFC champ says Conor McGregor turned down multiple title fights against him

It’s safe to assume there’s no one in UFC that Conor McGregor (22-6) is afraid to talk smack about.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 14

Why Kamaru Usman Is Underappreciated

The UFC is known for its various superstars. Whether it’s Conor McGregor’s larger-than-life personality, Khabib’s no-nonsense attitude, or Chuck Liddell’s badassery, there are plenty of stars that make fans feel emotions.