“Usman Looks Shook” – Paddy Pimblett Points Out Change in Kamaru Usman’s Demeanor at UFC 286 Clash Against Leon Edwards

When Kamaru Usman lost to Leon Edwards at UFC 278, many people claimed it to be a fluke. However, ‘Rocky’ proved his doubters wrong and grabbed a majority decision win over ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in their trilogy fight last weekend. Moreover, lightweight star Paddy Pimblett reviewed the 286 headliners and pointed out that moment when Usman looked shaken during the fight.

Kamaru Usman was very confident coming into this fight. However, the British fighter showed great striking prowess, and takedown defense, and managed his distance well from the opponent during the fight. He carved out the win and proved his mettle as the UFC welterweight champion.

Paddy Pimblett claims Kamaru Usman was confident coming into the fight

‘The Baddy’ posted a video on YouTube sharing his reactions to the London event. As the fighters made their entrance to the arena, Pimblett believed that Kamaru Usman looked calm and confident. He said, “[Kamaru Usman] looks calm, lad. He’s giving me a feeling that he’s gonna come out and finish him [Leon Edwards].”

However, as the fight progressed, Pimblett commended ‘Rocky’ for throwing some great strikes toward Usman. “Leon’s looking sharp so far,” said the Liverpool native. Paddy Pimblett was impressed with how Leon Edwards tried to fend off Usman’s takedown attempts. The lightweight star also pointed out the exact moment he knew the fight would go in Edwards’ favor.

‘The Baddy’ takes notice of the exact moment Kamaru Usman got “shook’ by Leon Edwards

Pimblett mentioned how both fighters were totally aware of each other’s tactics during the fight. He said, “Usman’s a lot more tentative now that he’s been knocked out in the fight before. And Leon’s tentative anyway because he doesn’t wanna get taken down ..he wants to keep this fight on the feet.” 

However, Edwards landed some heavy kicks and knees and Pimblett noticed that Usman’s demeanor had changed as the fight progressed. Pimblett said, “After looking so calm coming in, Usman looks shook.” Moreover, he knew that Leon Edwards would win the fight by decision as the fight neared the end of the fifth round.

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The win at London extended Edwards’ winning streak to 11 wins dating back to 2016. The MMA journalists asked ‘Rocky’ at the post-fight press conference if he wanted to face Kamaru Usman again. He rejected that idea and claims that there are other fighters in the division who deserve a title shot. He will be fighting Colby Covington next, as Dana White informed. We will have to wait and see if he extends his title run with a 12th consecutive win.

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