Tag: Kamaru Usman
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What’s Next for the UFC Welterweight Division After UFC 322 & UFC Qatar?
The welterweight division has been thrown into chaos — the good kind — following UFC 322 and UFC Qatar. With Islam Makhachev now holding the 170-pound crown and several key contenders either rising or falling dramatically, the division has never felt more alive. Matchmaking matters more than ever, and the UFC has a golden opportunity…
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UFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley – Preview
🗓️ The Setting When: Saturday 14 June 2025 (early UK hours Sunday 15 June – main event around 03:00 BST) Where: State Farm Arena, Atlanta Broadcast: Preliminary fights on UFC Fight Pass (£6.99), main card on TNT Sports in the UK 🥊 Fighter Profiles & Styles Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman Age & Record: 38, 20‑4 Strengths: Exceptional wrestler, elite…
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The Fall of Giants: Former UFC Welterweight Top 5 Now 0-13 in Recent Fights
In the ever-evolving world of mixed martial arts, staying on top is as difficult as getting there. Few divisions have showcased this truth more clearly than the UFC’s welterweight class. Once ruled by a dominant group of fighters — Kamaru Usman, Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, Leon Edwards, and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson — this elite group…
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UFC Africa: The Event That Never Happened
For years, the idea of a UFC event in Africa has been a dream for both the promotion and fans of mixed martial arts. Given the continent’s rich fighting history and its growing influence in combat sports, many expected the UFC to make its way to Africa, especially during the reign of the so-called “Three…
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Trevor Wittman: 3/3 to 0/3
Trevor Wittman is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in Mixed Martial Arts. He’s a six-time MMA Coach of The Year winner and has trained some of the best fighters in the sport to become champions. With a background in college wrestling and as a professional boxer, Wittman is more qualified than most…
