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Anthony Smith thinks Kamaru Usman is in for a “tough fight” against Khamzat Chimaev

Tough Sledding? …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev tipped to bring ‘Tough’ fight to ex-Champion Kamaru Usman in potential UFC clash

Former light-heavyweight title challenger, Anthony Smith sees Khamzat Chimaev as a tough stylistic matchup for Kamaru Usman.

It has been rumoured that Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev will square off later …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman the fight to make?

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A lot of MMA fans seem to be excited about a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and former UFC welterweight …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev issues stern threat to UFC rival Kamaru Usman: ‘I’m going to squeeze your head off’

Undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has called for a fight with former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman – vowing to “squeeze” the head from the Auchi native.

Chimaev, who dropped …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev zeros in on Kamaru Usman, says UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi targeted: 'I'm gonna fight this guy'

Khamzat Chimaev has relocated to Dubai with his team where he’s practicing patience.
UFC told us we’re gonna fight in Abu Dhabi,” Chimaev said in a video posted to his YouTube …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev promises to break Kamaru Usman’s face ahead of confirmed Abu Dhabi return

“Smash his face” …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev emerging as a betting favorite to defeat ex-UFC champion Kamaru Usman this year

Undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has emerged as quite the decent betting favorite to compile misery on former division champion, Kamaru Usman – and hand the Nigerian a third straight …read more

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UFC President Dana White weighs in on a potential Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev fight

UFC President Dana White has further commented on a potential showdown between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. Usman, the former UFC Welterweight Champion, has said that he has found his …read more

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Kamaru Usman continues campaign for UFC clash with Khamzat Chimaev, lobbies Dana White for fight

Kamaru Usman is on a mission to get his hands on the Swedish destroyer Khamzat Chiamev, according to Dana White at the press conference following the Dern vs Hill fight …read more

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Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman vows to stop Khamzat Chimaev within four rounds: “Watch the tapes”

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Kamaru Usman predicts stoppage win over Khamzat Chimaev in rumored UFC clash: ‘I stop him in 4’

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has predicted a stoppage victory over welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev in a potential future fight between the duo – with rumors linking the …read more

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Leon Edwards claims Colby Covington is envious of his UFC title run: ‘I think the jealousy is coming in’

UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards really is not a fan of the next challenger for his title, Colby Covington.

Immediately following his victorious trilogy match against Kamaru Usman, Edwards was immediately …read more

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Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman responds to callout from Khamzat Chimaev: “LFG!”

Kamaru Usman has issued his response to a recent callout from Khamzat Chimaev as talk of a fight between them grows. Following his two defeats to Leon Edwards, many have …read more

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Did Usman And Khamzat Just Agree To A Fight?

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It looks like a potential fight between former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight titleholder, Kamaru Usman, and …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev stokes flames on potential UFC clash with Kamaru Usman: ‘You know you’re old, bro’

After receiving a prior call out from former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman – undefeated division contender, Khamzat Chimaev has welcomed a showdown with the former pound-for-pound number one, …read more

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Exclusive – Colby Covington insists he is tied with Kamaru Usman, eyes trilogy fight: ‘He got lucky the first time’

Colby Covington believes he has earned the right to a trilogy bout with the man that has already dispatched him twice, Kamaru Usman.

Chaos’ is currently awaiting his third opportunity at …read more

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Ex-UFC champion Kamaru Usman urged to make middleweight move to secure Khamzat Chimaev fight

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has been urged to make a move to the promotion’s middleweight division if he is serious about potentially fighting the undefeated, Khamzat Chimaev …read more

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Usman Vs. Chimaev? White Will Have To ‘Talk About It’

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UFC President, Dana White, isn’t a big fan of Kamaru Usman’s recent challenge to Khamzat Chimaev.
The former …read more

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Dana White explains why he hates Kamaru Usman’s callout of Khamzat Chimaev

UFC president Dana White is not a fan of Kamaru Usman’s callout of Khamzat Chimaev. Usman recently came out and said he would be interested in facing Chimaev his next …read more

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Dana White open to Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev, but only at 185: ‘Catchweights mean nothing’

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Dana White is happy to discuss a potential fight between former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and surging star Khamzat …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev praises ‘Good fighter’ Kamaru Usman after ex-Champion offers to fight him in UFC return

Undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev, has praised former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman – after the former undisputed titleholder offered to headline a pay-per-view event against him in his return …read more

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UFC 288 Embedded: Henry Cejudo says ‘Bet the House’

On the second episode of UFC 288 Embedded, Henry Cejudo flies cross-country. Gilbert Burns trains with Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad stays competitive. Champ Aljamain Sterling makes a bridge and …read more

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UFC 288 Embedded, Episode 2: ‘We’re robbing a bank’

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In the second episode of UFC 288 Embedded, Henry Cejudo flies in style, Gilbert Burns puts in time with Kamaru Usman, Belal Muhammad …read more

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Khamzat Chimaev responds to callout from former UFC champion Kamaru Usman

Khamzat Chimaev is responding to the callout from former UFC champion Kamaru Usman. Chimaev (12-0 MMA) last fought and defeated Kevin Holland (24-9 MMA) at UFC 279 in September of …read more

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Kamaru Usman sees Khamzat Chimaev as logical next opponent, eyes fourth Leon Edwards fight

Kamaru Usman hopes a win over Khamzat Chimaev leads to a fourth fight with UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) lost back-to-back fights against Edwards (21-3 MMA, …read more

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Kamaru Usman welcomes future fight with UFC rival Conor McGregor: ‘He always wanted a third title’

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman admits he’s still open to the possibility of fighting fellow former Octagon gold holder, Conor McGregor in the future – potentially in a …read more

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Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants main event matchup opposite Khamzat Chimaev: “Boom”

UFC star Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on a possible main event matchup between himself and Khamzat Chimaev. In the eyes of many, Kamaru Usman is one of the …read more

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Kamaru Usman 'falling in love with the sport again' after second loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 286

Kamaru Usman’s motivation hasn’t wavered after he dropped two straight for the first time in his career.
Usman has lost back-to-back title fights to welterweight champion Leon Edwards, who handed him …read more

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Ex-Champion Kamaru Usman offers to fight Khamzat Chimaev in UFC return ahead of title siege

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has offered to compete against the undefeated #3 ranked division contender, Khamzat Chimaev in his Octagon return – before challenging three-time foe and …read more

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Usman puts Chimaev 'No. 1' on next opponent list

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is in shape and interested in booking his next fight — and his top choice for an opponent would be Khamzat Chimaev, followed by …read more

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Kamaru Usman reveals he’s fallen in love with the sport again, targets return within the next few months: “I’ve been training now and I just feel stronger”

Kamaru Usman is re-finding his love for the sport of mixed martial arts and wants to return within the next couple of months. Since making his professional debut in 2012, …read more

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Kamaru Usman plans quickfire UFC return following string of losses: ‘I’m falling in love with the sport again’

Former undisputed UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has admitted he has once again fallen in love with the sport of mixed martial arts, off the back of consecutive title fight …read more

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Leon Edwards doubts he sees UFC title stripped after turning down July return: ‘There’s no fight offer’

Leon Edwards has ruled out a potential return to the Octagon in July.

After successfully defending his UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman last month, news began to break that ‘Rocky’ …read more

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Leon Edwards laughs off talk that he could be stripped of UFC welterweight title: “I’m one that always took every fight”

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards isn’t worried about losing the gold. ‘Rocky’ has been out of the octagon since his trilogy bout with Kamaru Usman last month. In that outing, …read more

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