Video: Usman Nurmagomedov's suffocating PFL Dubai win over Alfie Davis
Usman Nurmagomedov went to Dubai and did exactly what he was supposed to do. Nurmagomedov (21-0) defended his lightweight title with a third-round submission of challenger Alfie Davis (20-6-1) on Saturday in the PFL Dubai main event at Coca-Cola Arena. Nurmagomedov was as much as a 24-1 betting favorite at some sportsbooks at fight time. […]
Kamaru Usman: 'I'm the best test' for Islam Makhachev
LAS VEGAS – Kamaru Usman remains adamant that he should be next for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. Usman (21-4 MMA, 16-3 UFC), a former title holder at 170 pounds, continues to campaign for a shot at what once was his – the UFC welterweight belt, which is now held my Makhachev. Usman has been […]
Sean Brady: Joaquin Buckley 'too young, too physical' for Kamaru Usman at UFC on ESPN 69
Sean Brady thinks Joaquin Buckley will be too much for Kamaru Usman at UFC on ESPN 69. Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) meets former UFC welterweight champion Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) in Saturday’s main event (ESPN, ESPN+) at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Usman returns from a layoff of nearly two years to take […]
Kamaru Usman breaks silence on potential short-notice UFC 310 fight vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov
It's been a week since welterweight champion Belal Muhammad revealed news of a foot infection forced him out of UFC 310, and there's been a lot of talk about what will happen with his opponent, Shavkhat Rakhmonov, but still nothing has been set. One possibility bei MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule […]
Volkanovski, Usman saved UFC 294. It cost them dearly.
Alex Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman both lost Saturday at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi after accepting risky fights against top-ranked opponents at the last minute. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Dana White open to Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev – only at middleweight
Dana White is willing to consider Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev under one condition. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Pound-for-pound ranks: Edwards rises, Usman falls
Leon Edwards’ majority decision win over Kamaru Usman shook up the Yahoo Sports MMA men’s pound-for-pound poll ever so slightly. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Podcast: EuroBasket takeaways for Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba
In today’s podcast, @BenDuBose and @PauloAlvesNBA break down what #Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba have shown at EuroBasket 2022 and beyond. NBA Basketball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Nearing UFC history, Usman shares biggest feat
If Kamaru Usman defeats Leon Edwards on Saturday in the main event of UFC 278, he will tie Anderson Silva's record for consecutive wins. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Why Kamaru Usman is the GOAT welterweight
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre is a legend in the sport, but what Kamaru Usman has done in the face of the opposition he's seen is nothing short of remarkable. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos