Are you ready for a good ol’ fashioned knockout? Well, you’re in luck because former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman recently reacted to an African amateur MMA fight knockout that has gone viral. And let us tell you, it was a doozy. The knockout in question was so good, it Usman couldn’t continue his conversation. He was talking with Nigerian lawyer Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. However, the knockout got him out of his chair. Moreover, fans had an interesting take on the whole scene.
Now, for those of you who may not be familiar with Usman. He is a famed welterweight who has hardly tasted defeat in his career. In fact, before his recent title loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August. He had only lost one professional fight. Ouch.
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But fear not, Usman is looking to bounce back and reclaim his title as one of the supreme champions of the world. And according to UFC president Dana White, the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Usman and Edwards will take place in England in 2023. Edwards may have taken the title from Usman in their last bout. However, Usman is eyeing to come out on top this time around.
What the fans had to say!
The fans were not letting the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ forget about the recent loss easily. Here’s what they had to say:
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A fan said: “Usman got flashbacks to ufc 278”
One fan was full of praise for the AKO show: “This was actually a great and super entertaining card! Keep it going!”
Whilst another fan had a keen observation: “Did u notice how he kept his eye on the fight the whole convo? #nightmare”
One fan shows his determination to make Usman’s life difficult: “We don’t care show the current champ”
Maybe the reaction was not well received by all the fans: “He forsure over reacted lol”
Moreover, some fans were sure of the promotion’s potential: “This will grow. Isreal needs to come join Usman on this not to sit in New Zealand speaking English”
A fan said: “That was my reaction to Leon’s KO”
Whilst another fan was full of praises for the fighter who got the knockout: “No wonder they call him Nicotine he’s bad for ur health”
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Kamaru Usman was attending The AKO Show
Looks like Kamaru Usman is taking over the world of MMA, one reality show at a time. Recently, the former welterweight champion was spotted attending the AKO show in Nigeria, which just so happens to be the country’s first-ever MMA reality show.
No wonder Usman is considered one of the top fighters in the game – he’s always looking for new ways to showcase his skills and keep himself in the spotlight. And with a reality show under his belt, it’s safe to say that Usman is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
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