Even after suffering a brutal knockout, Kamaru Usman provokes Leon Edwards: 'We know who is better'

K. Usman (left) was knocked out by L. Edwards (right) in the UFC 278. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Even though he was brutally knocked out in the last duel against Leon edwards, Kamaru Usman continues with his unshakable confidence. The Nigerian provoked the now welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) and said that he remains the best athlete in the division, even without the belt. The statement was made in an interview with 'TMZ Sports'.

See too

Daniel Cormier proposes the creation of an interim belt in the featherweight division

Kayla Harrison confirms that she will not participate in the next PFL tournaments and aims for 'legacy fights'

VIDEO: With the help of a simulator, Poatan scores a knockout over Adesanya at UFC 281: 'Even the video game knows'

“Everyone really puts their identity around being the champion. It's not about the belt for me. It's the work I put in every day to get there that makes me a champion on the inside. I know I'm the best welterweight in the world, I'm a champion. I'm still a champion in my head. The world knows who the best welterweight in the world is. Edwards and I know who the best welterweight in the world is. He knows,” Usman said.

The 'Nigerian Nightmare' was champion of the under-77,1kg division between 2019 and 2022. UFC 278, which took place last August, Usman was knocked out by Edwards with a high kick with less than a minute left in the fight. The trilogy between the two fighters is practically official and should take place in London, England (ING).