Kamaru Usman vows to ‘bounce back and come with vengeance’

The previous UFC welterweight king Kamaru Usman already has his sights set on a serious return to glory.

In the principle occasion of UFC 278, Usman (20-2 MMA, 15-1 UFC) was knocked out cold by Leon Edwards with just below a minute remaining within the ultimate spherical of their rematch with the welterweight title on the road.

Usman was successful the struggle handily, up 39-37 on all three judges’ scorecards. Nevertheless, Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) landed the shot he wanted out of nowhere, placing Usman down with none follow-up pictures wanted.

The previous champ didn’t speak with UFC commentator Joe Rogan contained in the octagon for a post-fight interview, and was transported to the hospital for precautionary causes after the knockout.

Shortly after the occasion, Usman issued a brief message on social media after the struggle.

“Champs f*ck up typically… however we bounce again and include vengeance!!” Usman wrote on Twitter.

Champs f$ck up typically… however we bounce again and include vengeance!! 👊🏿🌍🤴🏿 #NGHTMR

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 21, 2022

Usman later added a second message, congratulating Edwards on his crowning achievement.

“Rattling I really like this sport!!! Issues occur however… Alhamdulillah we transfer!! Congratulations @Leon_edwardsmma,” Usman wrote.

Rattling I really like this sport!!! Issues occur however… Alhamdulillah we transfer!! 👊🏿🌍🤴🏿 congratulations @Leon_edwardsmma

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 21, 2022

The loss marked the primary for Usman since his second skilled struggle in 2013. “The Nigerian Nightmare” ripped by his subsequent 19 opponents, racking up a dominant UFC welterweight title reign that included 5 title defenses.

ABSOLUTE CHAOS AFTER LEON KNOCKED OUT KAMARU 😱 #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/VCcANfreSW

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 21, 2022

After the struggle, UFC president Dana White stated a trilogy between Usman and Edwards is on the horizon. Usman received the primary assembly in 2015 by unanimous choice. Within the rematch 80 months within the makings, Edwards pulled off a miraculous knockout victory to assert the title.

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