Kamaru Usman 'In Good Spirits' After Shocking Loss, Wants Leon Edwards Trilogy | TMZ Sports
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman is taking his knockout loss to Leon Edwards in stride ... telling TMZ Sports he's "feeling great" and looking forward to their trilogy fight.
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Handled the loss like a champ. Many people disliked him during his reign but I feel like eventually people will start missing it. He was one of the only champions who'd fight multiple times a year to defend his belt unlike majority of the others fighting only once per year.
He wants the money fame and legacy wanted to get in and out while division was weak aswell dodged Edwards for a long time
Good point
@@lukefloyd3693 he beat him 1 3/4 times wtf? He dodged him because he had no clout. Usman will be champ again.
@@ProPressureWashers he might be champion again but he did dodge him he had the second longest win streak in division behind usman for a long time should of been offered tittle fight years ago
It’s not over tho
"Never pick a fight you're not man enough to lose." A true champion is gracious in both victory and defeat. Props to both men, true warriors
LOSEMAN AINT GETTING SHYT
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Fax
True but don’t bring your little daughter to the fight. Had he really thought he could lose would he had done that?
Lmfaooo this guy is SEETHING SO HARD. He means the opposite of every he’s saying right now, this guy probably broke all plates in his house when he got home, threw his wife on the ground, ripped the poster he has of himself, screamed at the mirror with tears in his eyes and then broke the mirror 😂 and the fact you guys can’t see it is just golden.
Whether you’re a fan of Usman or not, how can you not love how graceful he is in defeat? He’s a true champion and appreciates the sport for what it is, any one can get knocked out at any moment, and he recognizes that. No excuses
i mean you can't not be humble after a knock out like that lol , so its not really a rare thing
I don't like him, glad that he got knocked out,
Deserved to get knocked out he thought he was invincible
@@punithpk1369 That's a different thing it's your personal opinion.
I think he is a cheater and he deserved to get knocked out
A true warrior, thank you Usman for showing great sportsmanship
Wish this man stopped cage grabbing/calling time out
Respect to usman. No denial. No ego. Lesson learned. Would be an interesting trilogy.
Well, he calls it a hail mary.. it wasnt
No ego? What have you been watching?
No denial ? Its totally the opposite. He was trying to brush it off like what happened is no big deal but you know the tears starts flowing when the camera is not on.
@REVOLUTION TV that's not Leon's decision to make
@REVOLUTION TV bro he was dominating the fight and got hit with a clean shot it’s not like Leon completely outclassed him then knocked him out usman deserves his rematch
Most people can’t even comprehend this man’s mentality.. a true warrior takes his L’s the same way he takes his W’s.. salute to this man
He's definitely more upset and putting on a front then he leads himself on to be but regardless he is taking this L really well.
True warriors face the post-press conference on fight night even after losing; can’t say that about Kamaru.. Back to the fields you go!
@@45wrm he was hurt really bad and needed medical attention before he got the okay to speak..
@NaeOfficial well nobody likes to lose so he probably does but he’s saying that usman is being very respectful and taking his loss the best way he could, the only way that he could.
@@45wrm ur pfp matches ur intellect
Was never an Usman fan but respect to all fighters who put their life on the line everytime they step into the cage
Would be nice but if khamzat beats Nate I wanna see khamzat vs Leon soon or khamzat vs Usman for the number 1 spot
Respect bro
@@trevorthabest161 will be a instant rematch n Khamzat will def get the shot after
@@trevorthabest161 khamzat v usman for no 1 spot LET'S GO
wish all MMA fans were like yourself. Instead of shitting on them when they are down on the internet. Much respect
Exactly how you gain more people to love you. Even loosing you speak like a champ with absolutely NO HATE Shows a heart of a good Person
Saying "i'll kill him" next time... yep... humility!!! Snoozeman is pathetic!
Loosing lol
LMAO will you stop the only reason you love him now is BECAUSE HE LOSS. It's like that with every fighter, if floyd would have loss you would have loved him too
Was feeling down about life today. Seeing this interview has lifted me up. What excuse do I have? Even in defeat, you inspire
When you feel down about your life, just look at others with less than you and once again be humbled and in turn happy for your life. We have it so much better than many many people on this earth.
@@jonvon2044 Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam) said:
“My close friend (i.e. Nabi sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ordered me with seven things:
1) To love the poor and to be close to them
2) To look to those who are less [fortunate] than me and not to those who are above me
3) To maintain the ties of kinship even if they break them off
4) To not ask anyone for anything (i.e. to abstain from begging)
5) To say the truth even if it is unpleasant
6) To not fear the censure of the critics
7) To increase in saying: ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah’ (There is no might nor power except with Allah), as it is from the treasures that are underneath the Throne.”
Your not making millions fighting ? There’s a difference
@@gtrlife2941 man shutttttttttttttttttttt upp with that bs
You got inspired by the clip, yet your comment inspired me. Thank you. Every loss is a lesson learned.
Hats off for the way he responded to the lost
Wasn’t expecting a humble response like that from him lol
Loss***
He responded like an asshole after the fight I'm glad those humbled his ass
Love how Leon slept him 🥰
@@Gattsu1986 loss* actually, smart ass. No capital needed.
He’s so right, “you couldn’t write this any better” salute to him for handling this like a true champ!
true former champ lmao
H e will never be the same mark my words
Because leon humbled his ass.
Jan got Ko'd by Santos Came back won light heavyweight Championship or Glover Causals
He’ll be fine
Honestly was not expecting this type of response, I am happy to see him responding in this way! 🙌🏽
Humbled! Its whats happends when your arrogant and cocky for to long
@@fredwilliams7893 he was always humble, this response was 100% predictable from anybody who’s actually watched him. Most of you are just hive minds and don’t think for yourselves
@@fredwilliams7893 he was champion for a long time you're right about that
@@randolph69 I doubt you'd believe whatever his explanation would be
@@edon8531 Anybody can be a champion with out being a douche! Confidence is cool, but arrogance is not!
THIS is how you handle a loss. Take it and move on. Life goes on. A few days later no one cares win or lose until the next fight. Leon deserves all the plaudits. Usman is still class and will be back.
Dude is trying to hold the tears back lmfao his stupid ego couldn't keep up that night.
@@USER_SLADE what so funny about him trying not to cry? He lost and must feel defeated and lost his title. Every champion, even fighter, has an ego. Losses happen.
Duh
This is how you cover your inner pain. The smile is fake
If you don't have an ego then you are less of a man....
Truly a mentally strong person and it shows more than ever in defeat
When you are talking about mental strength no one is good as conor
The Nigerian nightmare hunt haters making the division asleep for many years. Now Leon wake them up with that devine wished head kick, then all who had trauma during their dream due to Nigerian nightmare started to sleep on him
Haha he's cocky bastard and got what he deserved lol
So why did he not shake his hand after he got knocked the f out?
Deontay Wilder and AJ should take a page out of Usmans book
Lets all appreciate one of the most active Champions of the last years! Gave us great fights also, heads up kamaru
Gave us some good snooze fest’s as well.
@@BettingInsights ahaha its also true! That first Jorge fight and the woodley title win were snoozefests, but both colby fights, jorge KO, burns Tko were great imo
Would of been another one if Edwards didnt knock him out lmao
💤 😴 🤪
@@JoaoSilva-lc1oi agreed
This honest speech right here made Usman earned even more of my respect,man is a soldier!
After loosing everything that was in the line, he reacts in such a great way!! Respect to Usman!!
Might be different behind closed doors
@@portauprince22 you're right but at least he's acting with class in public. That's hard after such a tough loss
@@portauprince22 who cares. He's giving Leon his flowers PUBLICLY.
@@portauprince22 nobody care about that who knows how you yourself look indoor too?
Took his loss like a man and gracious in defeat. I'm impressed with this man and he's some the world could look up too. Particularly our youth, too often were not taught how to lose.
@Josh Traffanstedt no one cares bro go rant to high schoolers
Edwards will beat him again, no altitude advantage in England
LOSEMAN AINT GETTING SHYT
Humbled hard you can hear it in his voice but took it like a champ
Would be nice if people like our former president took defeat so well
never been so torn between being so happy for a fighter like leon, yet sad for Usman.
@UA-camAccount he just did an interview how is he still sleeping?
@@afgankidd00 Rewatch the vid all I heard was snoring
@UA-camAccount 💀
@UA-camAccount why do people hate on usman seems like a standup guy outside of the ufc
@UA-camAccount bro jeez I’m a leon fan but you sound so childish my guy
You can lose a fight and still be a winner. I always rooted for this man, no nonsense fighter, so active and doesn't back away from any challenge.
For the first time in a long time you actually have a beautiful moment in sports where there’s no animosity or hating. It’s just 2 warriors who appreciate the journey of MMA and it’s amazing to see. Much love
Usman is humbled
Lol
@@kendra6739 was humble.
@@MegaDreamOo wtf?
I mean Usman faked a groin shot midfight, Its purely him being humbled that has made him relax a bit. He overlooked Leon spoke of Khamzat being next planned it all out in his head hadn't considered a loss.
I can’t believe this dude is in such good spirits his assessment of the fight is spot on. Not one excuse or reason. So many fighters lose or barely win and come up with excuses. This dude a true champion and has one of the GOAT resumes in UFC!
Idiot it’s cause he rich af
That's what he gets for saying I'm not only the pound for a pound but I'm the greatest ever in UFC history. He forgot about John Jones, GSP, and Khabib.
The dude wants to fight Leon AT THE TOP OF NEXT YEAR?????? WTF Leon isn't going to wait that long? Usman don't want that smoke
I think he is in a good spirit because although he lost, he is probably no the verge of getting the biggest payday due to the opportunity of this fight to be a Mega fight and in england
I cant wait🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@alvarovargasbang-wutang8461 GSP✔️Khabib ✔️✔️ John Jones🤫🤔 too many PED accusations. Usman is in their league bro! Usman dominated Leon and was finishing his second lap of the best division in the UFC before he got flatlined😵💫 10 seconds away from fighting legendary status. Just saying.
Best way to handle a loss! I’m happy to see him remaining light hearted about this. He acknowledged the fact that he has done this to people in the past and is just takin it on the chin humbly
Pun intended?
@@Kas1645 no get away with that negativity
@@Kas1645 yes.
I like both guys & I'm happy for Rocky: The Takeaway from this Interview is that Kamaru could have Reduced Leon's KO Kick to being "Pure Luck" but for him to Not Do So is a display of Pure Class: a very moving piece of testimony, along w/ everything else said: anyone can be Happy & Gloat in Victory, but how u behave in defeat truly defines your character, & this man certainly has it
Usman's actually a really honest dude. In his mind, he couldn't have said that because he knows it wasn't luck. That whole sequence by Leon was just masterful. Usman just got set up and even tweeted he f'd up.
Don't think you can call it pure luck, it's absolute skill that pulled that kick off whilst already losing most of the fight. Props to Leon
Luck doesn't work in MMA. Usman made a mistake and got slept.
He did that. Hail Mary at superbowl
Anybody that says it’s luck is hating, that combo was thrown so clean, Leon was losing, gassed, he saw an opportunity and took it.
The fact that he was absolutely winning the fight until it all changed by one shot late in the final round, and he's still calm af, shows how mentally strong Kamaru is
We will find that out in the rematch
Lol it's an act dude is crying inside ! U guys fall for anything
Lmfaooo this guy is SEETHING SO HARD. He means the opposite of every he’s saying right now, this guy probably broke all plates in his house when he got home, threw his wife on the ground, ripped the poster he has of himself, screamed at the mirror with tears in his eyes and then broke the mirror 😂 and the fact you guys can’t see it is just golden.
@@brandonheat9785 mate how bad is ur life u had to type all that out , go out more see people and do more things lol
@@atheist6997 you’re projecting your own insecurities
I'm a big Leon fan but am really impressed with Kamaru's response. Can't wait for the rematch between two great warriors.
yes you are a leon fan cause he won the fight
Classy response from a classy dude and a hell of a champion. The trilogy in England will be epic
Its not confirmed to be in england shush
@@unholylemonpledge9730 a man can dream bro chill….🤷🏾♂️
@@unholylemonpledge9730 Dana said 'definitely' when asked if it will be in London.
@@unholylemonpledge9730 what a weirdo comment to make onsecure
@@unholylemonpledge9730 you Shush it’s going to feb/march and it will be 🇬🇧
Now this is a CHAMPION! This is how you take a loss like a true warrior!!! Very humble human being!!! You’ll definitely be back Champ !!!!
Huge respect to former champion. He handled it like a real C. There is No jealousy. Hope to see you soon back!🔥🔥
Tyron Woodley said it best: people become champs by beating champs but once a champ always a champ
LOSEMAN AINT GETTING SHYT
Next to fight Leon is Khamzat ...Usman is Done
@@chaborz4851 we know you smoke crack in real life we not listening to you 😂😂
I *love* this man's spirit. He always has a great attitude.
You get a glimpse at a man's ego during a win, but you see a man's soul after a loss.
I wish Ronda was like this
💯
So true.
Facts 💯
Deep quote...
Doesn't make sense
I thought Izzy handled his loss to Jan really well, but wow Usman, exceedingly good way to handle a loss like that
@UA-camAccount nah that would have kod a horse
@Mike of course it hurts, what do you want him to do instead? Cry and be and bad sport about it?
@Mike obviously its hurting him inside a lot, hes shown it but he is still taking the loss very well unlike some other atheletes who are sore losers and cant take a loss. He accepted the loss and gave props to Leon
@UA-camAccount casual
@Mike bro why would he not be burning 😭 he’s lost.
Man what a mix of emotions with this fight. On one hand, so happy for Leon but on the other felt so bad for Usman. What a championship fight we got to witness. Props to both dudes 💪
i felt so good for Usmans fall. cant stand the guy
How can you feel bad for a cheater. It was a long time coming
What a great fight!!
That's how the UFC goes. Everybody loses eventually.
@@mmacult5336 same. Ive never wanted to see someone get their head taken off so bad other than Biden 😬... he doesnt do mma tho
How could you not respect both these guys. A truly moving moment!
Because he’s dishonest with himself, and if your a genuine person then you smell it in every sentence he speaks 😂
Nah, Him saying it was a Hail Mary is him saying it was lucky & that’s all he had. He deserved that L for being that cocky in between every single round
Next to fight Leon is Khamzat ...Usman is Done
Because Usman is a bitch. Still acting like he's invincible and it was only luck. Leon is the better fighter that's why he won.
@@chaborz4851 From 1 loss? And yet, you guys think Tony Ferguson will get the belt one day after how many losses. LMFAO.
The way he’s talking about it, you can tell he’ll win the belt back. And adversity reveals character. This guys incredible
😂🤣 ok m8 got knocked out by a Brit 🤣
@@gregordrizzlewing7339 every dog has there day. Shit happens. Usman got dropped , brushed it off and is looking forward. I’m pretty sure this will push him more to get his belt back. Stop trolling n shut yo mouth lil boy.
We will see. Rematch hype!
i mean he did not win it back yet
@@gregordrizzlewing7339 ??? Brits can fight TF you mean
He earned my respect ❤️. He will come back strong.
I’m not understanding the “humbled” comments everywhere. Am I mistaken or does Kamaru not always list the great qualities of every competitor he has faced? Even with Colby, he talked about how good he is. It is very evident that it has been for a long time now, a trend, to hate on Kamaru regardless of the excellence he demonstrates. First was that he was boring, then the personalities, then the epo, fake news, and now that he was “cocky”. It’s outrageous how desperate his haters are to defame him and create a trend to hate on an succeeding fighter.
seems people will just hate people just for the sake of it. I suppose usmans personality can be somewhat cringe sometimes but that's what makes him.. him. People tend to dislike others who achieve things magnitudes above them
Cuz like to make shit up. He’s never not been humble and always acknowledges his opponents.
@Jayboy he cheated on you?!? Tell us more about it 🧐
Don't try to understand the haters they don't need reason to hate
Yeah, he isn’t a hater and been a very humble champ. He’ll be champ again soon.
Respect man. What a great guy. In my eyes his stock has only risen. We go again champ 👊
The amazing kick aside, rarely do you come away from a fight respecting both guys so much more. Leon with the great story and Usman’s humility. 👍
Usman was winning. Dudes an animal hope he’ll come back and give us more of what we’re used to.
You gotta admire the perspective he’s taken with this loss. Head up and ready to return for the trilogy. Love to see it
@UA-camAccount what a troll comment 🤣🤣🤣
He's trying his best to act like he doesn't care and he's not devastated, but you can't care that much about winning and winning is everything to you. And then not care about losing. Especially with everything he lost. He had immense pride in just his clean takedown defense record. He's talked before about how much he hates losing. He was proud of his win streak and undefeated in the UFC run. Leon took all of that, gave him his first KO and took the belt. He's lying to be acting like he's not bothered. But I guess he has gotten into acting recently with that movie role. It's coming in handy here.
@UA-camAccount Please Bet Money
Next to fight Leon is Khamzat ...Usman is Done
@@closinginonclosure Bang on mate. Brilliant comment. Kamaru Usman is clearly very narcissistic. He says 'great shot' Leon but then has to take it away from him and deliberately point out that it was a 'hail mary'. Well hmm, Leon set that up great and dominated him in the first round.
He also brags about his level of fame, and spins what was a catestrophic devastating loss into something which was great for him, because he cannot possibly accept that he lost, because he was vulnerable and it was his fault as much as Leons. He's not actually taken real accountability.
For people reading closing on closure's comment and doubting him. Just listen to how many times he is saying me and I. Its all about him. Exactly the same as Joshua's narcissistic speech full of false humility after the Usyk loss. Someone made a good video on Jon Jones narcissistic psychopathy, watch that. This is far more subtle, but its the same breed of manipulative cluster B style dogshit and I want it out of my life and out of the UFC (although thats unavoidable).
How a person handles a loss shows his true character.. Good to see him doing well and heal up and run it back.. Champ 🔥💯 get the title back..
Lol he said he was gonna kill Leon in the 3rd fight during the post fight conference
He got humbled
@@SoSo7060 just like ya mom got humbled when I destroyed her throat
These clips are for the gullible people like you. What he said after the fight was the real him, this is all fake and prepared.
@El Rey lmao Leon humbled his ass. He always trash talks pre and post conferences and now he is humble. Even Connor had his humble pie after losing to khabib and dustin. This isn't special.
so glad he's okay and taking it in stride. true warriors putting all on the line for our entertainment. always hope theyre as healthy as possible, physically and emotionally. leon's story is incredible and couldnt be happier for him, but it makes it better that kamaru is happy and healthy for his family
Usman wins trilogy casuals gonna call Leon a bum be a fan of UFC not a fighter ok
@@BigsoldierMx honestly i think no matter what happens next, that ko will live on forever. probably the greatest ko ever given the context - leon coming from a tin roof in jamaica, teenage mother, father murdered when he's 10 yrs old, gets into gang trouble in birmingham as a teen, taken off the streets by mma, makes the ufc but is doubted and shafted at every turn, huge win streak but can never get the shine or the hype, finally gets his shot against the pfp king and arguable goat and it's in salt lake city utah - a place he's never heard of and it's on the same day as an anthony joshua fight, so he still doesnt get the full attention.... LOSING THE FIGHT deep into the 5th round 3-1... everyone writing the obituary, starting to think what's next for usman - 205? canelo? and then BANG HEADSHOT. the king who has looked untouchable in the octagon out cold. leon's family, birmingham changed forever in a second. couldn't write a better story
Most mature comment I've read so far
U think u he has choice but to put it on the line ? He would be stripped of the belt if he did not fight
@@BigsoldierMx too late, win or lose in his next fight, Leon is already a Rocky story. So was that knockout an American Dream or was he having a Nigerian Nightmare sleep 💤💤💤💤
That knock to the dome bought him back to earth.
The one Kamaru Usman interview I’ve watched and haven’t thought he was being completely fake. This interview was definitely a very humble version of the champ
Dont get entertainment confused with being fake. He's been plenty humble in front of the camera. To be a champ that long is to have tons of humility.
he's not the champ anymore
@@BillTheButcher95 once a champ always a champ
This guy is a class act. So many fighters have a total lack of humility in defeat. He's gracious, and still a warrior. So much respect to him.
Lmao what a stewpid comment the guy is a jhettothug
@DiZ Zkl You: I'm not like the other boys. I'm special, an intellect many would say🤓
@DiZ Zkl It also has no relevance to what I said. Hehe
Agreed!
I want everyone here to know that my uncle molests me on a daily but I like it?
I love how quick Kamaru came back to speak to the media ...usually fighters go missing for ages after a defeat
For real
exactly look at gaethje mans straight up vanished after the olivera fight untill a little while ago
No they don’t. That’s literally only been Rousey. Lol
Greatest response to a loss Ive ever watched. Hes gone up in my estimations. Im english so Ill always back my man Leon but Mr Usman is a true Champ in spirit and actions.
Mad respect to Kamaru Usman! He's an even better man for being able to take that defeat and be so positive about it also gives props where it's due. A TRILOGY ONLY MAKES SENSE! Let's go!
He has no choice duh he didnt even speak after the fight must of went straight to hospital
@@jeromefrancis5205 no chance? edwards is a bum. almost got knocked out by old man nate diaz and hit the jackpot against usman with one kick, did absolutely nothing the rest of the fight. Leon is overhyped lmao.
@@thelaw7899 yeah that fight wasn't close at all Usman beat himself literally
Anyone can act
@@orlandowilliamson691 usman will win the 3rd.🤫
This guy is still a champ from the way he fights in the cage to the way he handles himself out of it
It's humble marty lol
Champs shouldn’t grab the cage fake nutshots
Cringe marty
Life knocked me down from 2021, but today I am Kamaru. I'm getting back up like this true spirit of a humanbeing. Shout out from South Africa 🇿🇦
when he wins he speaks with extreme pride, " I' am the Best on the Planet for Reason!!!" " Put some respect on my name!!!" "I' am soul collector!!!" and when he loses, with humiliation, he behaves in humility " yeah it's a fight a fight to fight and it happened" ! " Super necessary"!
Wow I did not expect him to be so gracious in defeat. He's an incredible human being on top of being an amazing fighter. I have a feeling he will have a much more grapple heavy approach to the next fight and get a decision win.
What do u expect. he also knew that if he had won the division would get stale. He has an opportunity to make the WW div the best in the UFC.
@@jamaicanewshub9582 what😂😂😂
His approach already was grapple heavy, he might go full Khabib for the next one lol
@@nicksprofile funny because he was out striking Leon the entire fight.. Leon was shielding away against the fence for 3 straight rounds, corner was even telling him to stop fighting like a coward. Oh well, threw a desperate kick and it knocked his head clean off.. he will go back to dominating him the next fight
@@ajordan2323 Leon looked gassed after the first round. Probably should have trained more at elevation. Usman trains in Colorado, so it doesnt affect him.
Days later I still can't believe what I saw. Nothing but respect for both these warriors 👏
Same, still in shock such a well timed shot
Shit Happens 2020-2022✍️
Me too man I watch it back everyday saying wtf
@AsiaticNative no one cares about your opinion
he caught and rocked Nate with one of those as well - it's as well-disguised
as humanly possible - Leon has that down to a Science.
Handled like a champ. Enough respect for this man.
So no more respect now 😂😂
Glad he's in good spirits... Great mindset. I have always admired that about him.
A Graceful acknowledgment of loss. He sounds so much more humble than before the fight. “You can fall and get back up”. Truer words have never been spoken. Respect.
Getting your head kicked to another galaxy will do that to a fella.
@@jamesramsey3572 😂🤣😂🤣 yeah, I guess you’re right. Be well.
I've been so down since his fight. I couldn't watch the fight again bcos I couldn't believe it. But having watched him speak, and in his best spirit, I've come to know that there is more greatness in him more than I taught--he took his loss like a man and see the positive things to learn from it. I love you & you always have my respect Champ!
I've been so happy
@@XRPHank cause u a hater u kno wat a jab is causal😭
@@XRPHank warmed my heart 😂
How are you taking the loss worse than him lol …. You’re too invested in someone else’s life
As a Tony Furgeson fan I am dead inside and thrive off of the pain that fans like you feel now.
As much as I wanted him to lose this fight, he’s an exemplary champion. Fought multiple times a year during his reign and against all the best of the Division. Took out Woodley , Leon, Masvidal 2x, Covington 2x, & Burns. I honestly think he wins the Trilogy with Edwards. That being said , I think this loss makes the Khamzat fight even more inciting to see
enticing
K.u will never b same u wait Nd see
he didnt beat leon in a title reign
I want him to beat Leon and retire!
@@austinortiz2962 nah really sherlock?
Usman responded like a Spartan. Honored in defeat is strength.
Usman knows how to take his loss, what a gift to the sport. Legend!
Not a hailmary
@@albertosalinasjr8294 yes it was
@@albertosalinasjr8294 lmfao, yeah it was his entire gameplan to be dominated and then in the last minute of the entire match he knew that right faint show the left head kick would without a doubt be his ticket.. he knew he would parry right into it... this is what im getting out of your ridiculous comment lol i respect the new champ but he cant depend on that technique next fight
@@whodeynoone8124 sometimes things don’t go your way so what? He stuck to his plan and got a ko at the last moment.
He gave a call to Dana White and promised to kill Leon, doesn’t sound like he took it well
Respect to Usman for the grace in defeat, no dumb excuses or long winded explanations for the outcome, just honour in defeat, good stuff!
Grace? He didn't even shake Edwards hand after the bout and made a fuck gesture while he was announced as the new champ. Let's forget about the fence grabbing when he was gonna get taken down and faking a low hit like he did to Colby. This guy is a clown and will never be bigger than Anderson Silva.
He was knocked out so I don’t know how u can blame him for not doing anything after that, Anderson Silva was cockiest piece of shit in the octagon and that’s what ruined his Legacy,, this dude is all class and you can learn from him, stay humble.
@@Movnirecag he did shake his hand, u blind? He shook it right before the interview..
He was also recovering from getting his brain concussed, genius
@Gsd I think he's blind lol he didn't see it coming. Boa noite 😆
@@Movnirecag I wouldnt expect him to shake his hand he just got head kicked into another dimension and probably doesnt know what's going on same with cruz and cheto, cruz didnt shake his hand at first idk of he did after hut he just got his nose broken and head kicked he dont know what's happening lol
Gracious in defeat. What a guy
Respect Champ. You are true warrior. I have no doubt the belt is coming back to you. 💪🏿
Amazing!! A true champion both in and out of the octagon. Nothing but love and respect for Usman ❤
Stop calling him the champ
@@liamlambert5823 “The champion” is a lifestyle, a state of mind, a way of approaching life, a proclivity to conquer, break barriers, and ultimately succeed. He/she inspires others and seeks to prevail when others deem it impossible. Honestly Usman has done this abundance throughout his entire career. That’s why it’ll always be natural for us to call him “champion” yk. And we fully know and expect that he will come up from this defeat as such.
@@liamlambert5823 It’s not too hard to witness because they come in all walks of life, you may be a champ as well 💯
@@Cell9074 I’m just talking literally though but I get what your saying
This dude has a champion mentality through and through!! Part of me wanted to see him lose but when it happened I was like NOOO.
Always like usman I just saw him as a bigger dude than everyone in his division I respected his skills and how consistent he was even tho he was getting cocky it wasn’t a bad cocky like Conor. When I saw the head kick land and his body went limp I did get upset but respect to Leon hopefully usman can bounce back from this
Because he was dominating and winning the whole fight. Edward's ko victory was great and going in the books as one of the best thing ever but too much of a lucky, fluke like shot. So for anyone to lose that way is almost dismissable.
@@csl9495 Not at all. The kick was well set-up. It was by no means lucky, or a fluke shot. It was just a perfectly timed shot that landed clean.
@@CH-tr3ri yeah apparently edwards only threw leg and body kicks all four rounds he noticed usman was reacting to the leg kicks in round five he just set it up and landed it perfectly
@@nightsky7046 Exactly that. He'd gotten Usman into a pattern on expecting low kicks, and he feinted with the jab to obscure his vision, and then threw a perfect head kick. Saying it was luck is laughable. You can actually here his coaches call for the head kick like a second before he throws it.
This is the best interview I’ve ever heard from him, disliked him before the fight but he’s definitely earned my respect
Kamaru is love… kamaru is life… every night I pray to kamaru while doing a tribal African dance to get in touch with my roots even though I’m 100% Nordic European. The grace of the omnipotent kings🤴🏿🤴🏿🤴🏿(allahsubhanawatayallahuakbar) keeps me going. Kamaru is my savior, Adesanya is my hope, and Ngannou is my rock. Kamaru said some very profound words that I still hold to this very day, “I can do that”… may the grace and power of our 3 African Kangz protect me and keep me going in the hard times, when they were down and times were rough the judges saved them, and they, inshallah ,will save me.
@@brandonheat9785 whatchu smoke
@@skinterzz_3591 I'd like to know as well, that's one hell of a strain he's got there 😂
Why did you dislike him?
@@coaldust01 he on that 3king pack cause wtf 🤣💀
If Leon beats Usman again, it opens up alot of great fights at 170
Thank you Leon
Then Leon will take everything the UFC has worked on to build up Khamzat 😏
I usman going to take the title back he got hit with a lucky shot that all
@@masterk5372 yeah I think so also
@@masterk5372 that lucky shot could have some long term repercussions
@@masterk5372 That wasn't a lucky shot. His corner even yelled for that head kick seconds before he threw it, he saw the opening and took it.
What a response and mentality from the nightmare.
Zero bitterness and nothing but humility and respect for the current champ! No excuses and being from England I will definitely be there to watch Leon defend his belt, see you there kamaru 🙏💪
Glad to see kamaru happy and healthy. Still motivated and hungry. Exciged for this trilogy
I think this is one of the first times I’ve ever seen a fighter who got viciously KOED come back on TV and talk about it. Maybe I’m wrong but feel like it never happens and they kind of disappear for a while. Hats off to Kamaru for speaking out about it as he knows the fans want/need an update!
Ben askren
It’s part of the sport when you walk in your accepting that anything can happen
Yeah you're wrong
It happens often. Some just take it way better than others. Kamaru took this one real well
The fans don't step inside the octagon, the fans don't "NEED" anything lol
I have so much more respect for Usman after that match. The way he's handled it all has been exceptional. What an incredible guy.
He handled it like a baby, after the ko he saying “no way I don’t believe it” when he should’ve given Leon his props immediately, and why didn’t he get interviewed? Masvidal got interviewed after usman knocked him out but usman can’t? Sounds like a baby to me
Y'all love losers
Nah you just hating
What,, wouldnt shake Leons hand after fight? calling dana and saying he would kill Leon in the next fight? yeah true sportsman..,, hes putting on a face.. he is twisted with defeat..
@@randy1ization that’s what I’m saying the dude is a scumbag, doesn’t even deserve immediate rematch in my opinion, Leon had to wait 7 years why shouldn’t usman have to wait
Not surprised. People think he needed to be humbled, but he's a good person, and it's okay to feel confident in your abilities. You absolutely have to have that mentality when you put your physical well being on the line! He has nothing to feel ashamed about. Dude's a legend. All class! Respect!
Dude is a beast in the sport, you can't take away his acheivements from 1 loss.
That’s 2 loss FYI
@@NoName-wh8eh do you think he can make a come back
Well technically 2 losses Colby won rounds 3,4,5 and he is a serial cheat as well so…
@@brandonheat9785 na he actually got 2 losses without including when Colby beat him but they stopped the fight with less then a minute left n Colby was still defending himself and if not stopped, Colby provably would’ve won 3 rounds to 2
@@brandonheat9785 usman should have 3 losses
This is insane! Kamaru is such a g. Idk if I’d be laughing and so relaxed and at ease after that. Respect
Usman didn’t even talk about how he dominated him, just take the loss like a champ. Got mad respect for you Usman
Dominated?He won 3 rounds by hanging on for dear life. If anything dominated Leon it was the altitude. Dude didn’t have a mark on him.
@@jamesramsey3572 He did dominate him for 3.5 rounds.
He didn't dominate, he was just leading on points...
@@nsika_xulu Haha, Usman was throwing him around like a puppet. Even Leon admitted and said his body for some reason did not respond at all after round 1. He was nowhere in rounds 2, 3, 4, and 90% of round 5. But all credits for Leon, I cheered for him passionately, what a story! What a finish!
@@jamesramsey3572 you're thick af you know that?
People always throw around the phrase "I'm a competitor" but man does Kamaru mean it. To react like this after that loss, true sportsmanship that shows hes competed many times in his life
Great fight with the most dramatic of turnarounds. A true Rocky movie and took the loss like an absolute boss. Well done Leon Edwards but in the same breath, take a bow Usman... It's in trying times a persons real character is shown. You sir are a gentleman 💪🏾🙌🏽
Leon's nickname is rocky
He's got so much respect from me. His humility is something we should all take note of. It's inspiring!
Lol..you are getting played
He didn’t have this until he got slept, but I get what you’re saying lol.
Bro, he got humbled. He was always talking like Leon is not on his level
@@danieloceans9652 bro as much as Aint no fan of Usman and was team Rocky, ur point makes no sense as that was before the fight. What the fuck do you want him to say as a champion with loads of title defences and a victory over his opponent?? Should he say ye he’s a scary motherfucker and Better then me and I can’t see myself winning? Deluded pal
Usman and humility?? Lmaooo
For a guy who just lost his shot at definitively becoming the greatest ever, he sure is oddly calm. I think Kamaru lives such a disciplined lifestyle that he can’t be crushed by these things… he’s already subjecting himself to the brutality of training.
I think his age helps, he is not a young champ with nothing else. He realises he still has everything important family etc.
If he wins his title back, which is very likely, he'll be back on track for the GOAT argument.
It probably doesn't bother him at the end of the day. Not being able to tie let alone surpass Anderson Silva's record does sting especially since he came so close to it, but he still has time to complete his legacy as one of the best to ever do it.
He wasn't about to become the greatest ever. Even that line of logic is nuts. He was five wins away from Jones's record. He isn't even near GSP title win record.
No he didn’t lose that? Gsp lost TWICE
Humble and respectful man. Not an avid UFC follower but I love this man.
Never seen a superstar in at least MMA, so humble after a defeat when he and everyone else knew that fight should've would've could've been a clear domination. So much respect to him
conor when lost to nate, izzi when lost to jan, dc against jon jones, etc. almost every dominant champion after a lost
@@alejandroyorca4477 are you on bath salts? McGregor said Porier's wife is a whore lol, Jon cheated with drugs, and Jan's only successful defense of his belt was agaisnt a guy 30 pounds lighter than him
Conor was really humble when poirier beat him for the second time
@@maxmurray8950 People usually only freakout after they lose twice, and they realize that they need to find something else to do.
Eye roll he isn't greatful his pride is shook.Excuses excuses hope he loses again he's a dork
Salute to Kamaru. Took the loss like a true warrior & already getting mentally prepared to walk into the London fire when the time comes. Rest up & can't wait to see Part 3.
He is a fake warrior. He is covering his embarrassment of faking nuts shots in every title fights in a very creative humble way.
Fake personality😂😂
Wow that energy of Kamaru gives me freekin' goosebumps, so incredibly inspiring attitude, a true champion with a beautiful mindset, all the respect!!!
Incredible message from a true Champion & Martial Artist incredible much respect
I’m glad he’s okay, that shot he absorbed was absolutely devastating
Handling loss graciously being the main attribute of a champ!
There’s no way that he was that respectful, hats off fr fr
Amazing to see Usman in good spirits, MMA is a very unpredictable sport. This man handled the loss like a true champion. Hats off to Kamaru
Hats and Coats off to a man losing most of the rounds and won by incredible KO!!
@@williamtehero8720 Hats off to Leon for sure! Not easy being in there
Fairplay to Usman taking it like a true champ. I'm from Birmingham so I'll always support Leon but I respect all these warriors. The realest men on the planet.
That's how you handle a loss. Respect!
Never seen anything but highlights from this guy. After watching this interview, I must say, this is the kind of man aspiring athletes need to look up to. Humble in defeat and an honest conversation without all the McGregor ego.
This man seems to have a beautiful spirit. Gracious and positive, no matter what… show of one’s character. ❤
I'm from the UK and love Edwards, but Kamaru is going to win the belt back without doubt.
I just love Kamaru's spirit. I know he's coming back stronger, and I believe that the trilogy is going to be fire, because he's coming back not as the nice guy 🔥🔥🔥
Maaaaan, Usman is a G! I love how he radically accepts the KO. You know he’s gonna bring his 100% in the rematch. We were all saying Leon has to fight perfect to win, but it is actually Usman that has to be perfect to win. Usman has that in him too
I thought Kamaru fought him a bit soft … And forgot that kick boxers like Leon love to set up kicks. He won’t forget that in the next fight.
This is what integrity looks like. Respect 1000
Honestly the way he's taking this loss makes me like him a little bit more. No excuses just determination. It's hard not to like this.
@Steve G lmao
@Steve G I mean shii who wouldn’t 😂😂
Usman wins trilogy casuals gonna call Leon a bum be a fan of UFC not a fighter ok lesson learned
Respect to you bro, you're the man. I wanted Leon to win just for a change but you're humbleness is what a lot of other fighters need to learn. Leon won't knock you out in the next fight, but what needs to happen is more money for this type of fight.
Agreed, these fighters really need better pay, especially at this altitude.
Handling the loss like a Champ
TBD.....If he wins the tril he handled the loss...if he loses, the loss handled him
Mad respect for his reaction to his loss. Took the L like a true legend of the sport. Showed absolute class. Looking forward to seeing him get that belt again
Thank God he's not champion anymore. No more I'm so much better than everyone, no more stomping on feet, no more epos, the list goes on but he does not. He is broken and beaten for good and for the better.
@@tdb4763 "CAP"
@@STOVEPiPE. I'll cap you. What's your address
@@STOVEPiPE. all quiet now. You're not that guy. Trust me.
@@STOVEPiPE. davis. You sound as white as the 🌞 is bright. You're not that guy
Wow. This man is incredible. This is what a true champion/warrior spirit is. Incredibly humble. I just can’t say enough
A head kick knockout will humble you 😭😭😭😭
Humble? Or Humbled?
@@inphamous3494 Just rephrase your comment to "he was humbled". Brother this is the textbook definition of "humbled".
@@inphamous3494 what are you even talking about. Just say he was humbled and be on brother. That’s it, that’s all.
Humbled!!! Not humble lol
Respect to Leon Edwards. Sometimes when you've put in the work, it's just your time. But I've always said Kamaru is like no other fighter I've seen. He can dig deep and go to a place that few can. His cardio and the pressure he applies even in 5th round has a lot to do with a mental will that he has. And that mixed with his preparation is what makes him a force. So the reason I believe he's taking it like this, is when you know what you are going to do the next fight, then you are almost laughing at the naysayers like "they have no idea."
His cardio also has a lot to do with the steroids he takes
Karau? Lol you act like you know him
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Faking nut shots and eye pokes is this in his preparation, all it takes is one headshot done fight over go to sleep
@@casgal2431 I swear y’all know everything