The MMA world was stunned this past August when UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman lost his title thanks to a Hail Mary kick. Leon Edwards was dominated by Edwards for nearly five full rounds. He was on his way to a landslide decision loss when he drilled Usman with a head kick and put him out cold to win the 170-pound title. Usman said the pressure was on him in that fight because of his 15-fight UFC winning streak and aura of invincibility, which had people hoping he’d lose. On “ The Pivot Podcast ” with co-hosts and former NFL standouts Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, Usman said people were hoping he’d lose. “When you’re successful, it’s almost like everyone is sitting back waiting for you to lose,” Usman said
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Kamaru Usman plans to take Leon Edwards’ spirit, soul and title in UFC 286 rematch – MMA Junkie