Tag: UFC
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UFC 268: Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman beats Covington, retains welterweight title
Kamaru Usman has defeated Colby Covington by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-7, 49-46) to retain the UFC welterweight championship. After their rematch at UFC 268 at the Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Usman described Covington as a tough opponent. Usman won their first fight with a fifth-round knockout. He also acknowledged that Covington has improved from…
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What Ronaldo told me before Man Utd move – UFC legend Khabib
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov says that Cristiano Ronaldo knew he was going to Manchester United one month ago. The Red Devils completed the signing of Ronaldo from Juventus in the final days of the transfer window. News of his return to Old Trafford was not made public until late last week, while reports in England…
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Obaseki congratulates Kamaru Usman for retaining UFC title
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday in Benin congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo, for retaining the coveted world title. Obaseki stated this in a statement, commending him for always showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. Usman, at the weekend, defeated his rival, Jorge Masvidal, in a rematch…
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Nigeria’s nightmare, Kamaru Usman knocks out Masvidal with one punch, retains title
Welterweight champion Kamaru ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman has today knocked out his challenger, the American mixed martial artist, Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal in their hugely anticipated sold-out 170-rematch face-off for the UFC 261 Welterweight championship title scheduled at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The UFC 261 title fight which sold out 15,000 tickets…
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‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Usman dismantles Brazilian opponent to retain UFC title
Nigerian nightmare, Kamaru Usman has dismantled his Brazilian opponent in the third round to retain his UFC welterweight belt. The fight took place in Las Vegas, Nevada last night, but on Sunday Nigerian time. He continued to be a Nigerian Nightmare in the UFC welterweight division, as he finished Gilbert Burns of Brazil in the…
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Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman goes for third UFC Welterweight title defence
History will be made in the early hours of Sunday, February 14, 2021, as 33-year-old Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist, Kamarudeen Usman, popularly known as “The Nigerian Nightmare” competes against 34-year-old fellow professional mixed martial artist, Brazil’s Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns popularly known as ‘Durinho’, in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC),…
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UFC: McGregor suspended on medical grounds after defeat
Conor McGregor has been suspended for a month on medical grounds after his UFC 229 defeat by Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor was beaten in Las Vegas when he tapped out in the fourth round following Nurmagomedov administering a rear-naked choke. Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) sanctioned the bout and confirmed McGregor was suspended from fighting until…
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UFC star McGregor avoids jail after deal with prosecutors
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in a deal with prosecutors to avoid jail time. McGregor had faced multiple criminal charges stemming from an altercation in April with other fighters. As part of his deal he is required to undergo anger management treatment. The plea will not affect his US work…