The former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman recently provided shrewd analysis on the UFC 296 press conference via his YouTube channel. Usman offered insightful commentary on the fight dynamics, providing perceptive observations about the fighters and their interactions.
Usman expanded his analysis by making predictions for the upcoming fights. His remarks hold significance in the MMA community as a seasoned UFC veteran. For fans, Usman’s ability to analyze press conferences and forecast results adds an interesting dimension.
Kamaru Usman reacts to UFC 296 presser
Before their welterweight match in Las Vegas, Colby Covington made a shocking remark about the late father of Leon Edwards, which caused chaotic scenes at the UFC 296 press conference. Covington told Edwards, “I’m taking you to the seventh layer of hell. We’ll say ‘what’s up’ to your dad while we’re there.”
In response, Edwards threw a bottle of water, and security broke them apart right away. UFC fans are familiar with Covington, the welterweight title challenger, and his outspoken nature. In the UFC, “Chaos” has the most fitting moniker, given that his remarks have the potential to cause chaos in most circumstances.
However, one of his press conferences before UFC 296 revealed a different side of him. Supporters might recall how Covington severely mocked Kamaru Usman in the lead-up to their two bouts. It was made clear at the most recent pre-UFC 296 press conference that the two were no longer at odds.
The fans paid close attention to the pre-fight press conferences for the UFC 245 and UFC 268 bouts starring Usman and Covington. When Covington took jabs and fired even at Usman’s family, he went too far.
Additionally, “The Nigerian Nightmare” insulted “Chaos” with several derogatory terms. This is the reason Covington found it unbelievable that Usman thought highly of him before his UFC 296 match.
Usman makes his picks for UFC 296
With the UFC Welterweight Championship up for grabs, this Saturday’s matchup between champion Leon Edwards and Colby Covington promises to be exciting. Edwards, who is making his second title defense, defeated Usman in a rematch at UFC 286 to establish himself as a formidable champion.
Former interim champion, Covington, realizes this could be his last opportunity to win the coveted gold and enters the Octagon for the third time, aiming to secure the elusive undisputed title. Usman, a key player in this story, has shared the cage with the two competitors five times.
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ emerged victorious in two hotly contested fights against Covington. Usman was clearly the superior fighter, but the dynamics of his second fight with Edwards changed drastically when the British man scored a knockout one minute before the final bell.
