K. Usman can equal A. Silva's record in UFC 278 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
In addition to the sixth defense of the welterweight belt (under 77kg), a victory over Leon edwards in the main fight of UFC 278 you can take it Kamaru Usman to reach a historic milestone in the organization. If he wins this Saturday (20), the Nigerian will reach his 16th consecutive victory in Ultimate, equaling the undefeated streak of the Brazilian legend Anderson Silva.
Kamaru Usman He arrived at the UFC in 2015, through the reality show “The Ultimate Fighter”, of which he was champion. Since then, the Nigerian has had 15 fights and 15 victories in the organization, including winning and defending the welterweight belt (under 77kg) five times. Usman's last and only defeat in his career came more than nine years ago, in his second professional fight, in May 2013.
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Considered by many to be the greatest fighter in middleweight history (up to 83,9 kg), Anderson Silva remained undefeated in the UFC from 2006, when he debuted in the organization, until 2013, when he was dethroned by Chris Weidman. During this period, the “Spider” accumulated 16 consecutive victories between middleweight and light heavyweight (up to 93kg).
To equal the undefeated streak of Anderson Silva and defend the welterweight title for the sixth time, Kamaru Usman will have to go through the rematch against Leon edwards in the main fight of UFC 278, this Saturday (20). The first time they faced each other, in 2015, the Nigerian prevailed in the judges' unanimous decision.
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