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Ben Askren Reveals Mistake Kamaru Usman Made In UFC 245 Post-Fight Press Conference

Kamaru Usman had a near-perfect weekend when he defeated Colby Covington at UFC 245 on Saturday. However, he made a mistake in the post-fight presser according to Ben Askren. Usman defeated bitter rival Covington via fifth-round TKO in what was a very satisfying win for the welterweight champion. After all, his rivalry with Covington dates […]

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Kamaru Usman had a near-perfect weekend when he defeated Colby Covington at UFC 245 on Saturday. However, he made a mistake in the post-fight presser according to Ben Askren.

Usman defeated bitter rival Covington via fifth-round TKO in what was a very satisfying win for the welterweight champion. After all, his rivalry with Covington dates back years and with all the trash talk that came his way, he was able to have the last laugh.

Many wondered if the trash talk would affect Usman and make him too emotional during the fight which could have led to a mistake. At first, “The Nigerian Nightmare” said he was completely focused — only to contradict himself later on:

“The first question to [Usman] is, ‘over the past X amount of months since this fight’s been signed, did Colby’s trash talk get to you at all,’” Askren said in a recent video (via BJ Penn). “[Usman] essentially answers, ‘no it did not, I am the most mentally tough guy in this division.’ Something to that effect.

“Then, two questions later, they ask some question — I should probably search this — about why Colby was getting the better of him early on. [Usman] said something like like ‘I got too emotional.’”

For Askren, this was clearly conflicting and ungenuine:

“Whoa, whoa, whoa,” Askren added. “You just tried to say in the first question that you don’t get shook at all and it didn’t bother you, and then two questions later you admit that you got emotional and it did bother you. It’s really simple. People don’t want to be lied to. They don’t want to be lied to! People want genuineness.”

“Funky” believes it is this sort of inconsistency that makes it hard for fans in general to endear themselves to Usman. He also offered an alternate approach:

“Listen, he would have came off a whole lot better if he would have said something really simple like ‘man, it was annoying, it bothered me, and it felt so good to punch that dude in the face, oh baby,’” Askren explained. “People would have loved it! Everyone can relate to someone that’s been in there life that annoyed the sh*t out of them, for whatever reason it is. Most people don’t get to punch that guy in the face on national TV. [Usman] got the opportunity to, but then he failed to acknowledge that that felt really good and that the trash talk did bother him.

“Within two questions, he lied about it. Then he pretty much admitted he was lying. That fakeness, that lack of genuineness, is what people can feel. Even if they can’t put it into words like I’m putting it into words for you, they feel it. That’s why they can’t relate to him. That’s why he’s not capturing the hearts and minds of fans. If he would have said ‘guys, he bugged the sh*t out of me, and that felt so good to punch him in the face. Oh my God, it felt good’… dude, they would have loved it. They would have loved it! People would have went nuts for that. But he didn’t. He lied to the people. The people felt it.”

What do you think of Askren’s critique? Looking too much into it or does he have a point?

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Sponsor Terminates Agreement With Colby Covington

Colby Covington lost out on winning the welterweight title and also lost a sponsor this weekend. In the main event of UFC 245, Covington was TKO’d in the fifth round by Kamaru Usman. “Chaos” complained about the stoppage and stormed o…

Colby Covington lost out on winning the welterweight title and also lost a sponsor this weekend. In the main event of UFC 245, Covington was TKO’d in the fifth round by Kamaru Usman. “Chaos” complained about the stoppage and stormed out of the Octagon before the result was read. Yet, it got worse for the […]

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Kamaru Usman Claims ‘USA’ Chants At UFC 245 Were For Him, Not Colby Covington

During Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington’s UFC 245 main event bout over the weekend (Sat. December 14, 2019), the crowd began chanting “USA” in support of Covington, who also received “Colby” chants during the fight as well. However, speaking in the post-fight press conference, Nigerian-born UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman claimed he thinks the “USA” […]

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During Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington’s UFC 245 main event bout over the weekend (Sat. December 14, 2019), the crowd began chanting “USA” in support of Covington, who also received “Colby” chants during the fight as well.

However, speaking in the post-fight press conference, Nigerian-born UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman claimed he thinks the “USA” chants were for him. Usman said he’s more American than Covington, because he feels he better embodies what it truly means to be American. (H/T MMA News)

“They was chanting USA for me,” Usman said. “Let’s be honest, I’ve said it time and time again, I’m more American than him. I am what it means to be an American. I’m an immigrant that comes here, worked my ass off tirelessly to get to the top, and I’m still prevailing. And so that’s what it means to be an American. It’s not necessarily, oh, just because you’re born here and you feel privileged is what it means to be an American.

“No. I told you, none of these guys work harder than me. That’s what it means to be an American. I work my ass off, and I’m gonna continue to work my ass off and, obviously, with good integrity. I don’t have to walk around like a punk and say certain things and abuse a whole country and abuse the whole world and talk about people and religions and things like that. I don’t have to. I’m gonna walk with integrity.

“Because at the end of the day, I want everyone that’s watching me, every eye that’s on me to look at me and say, “You know what? That’s what we want to be. That’s the example that we like. And so I’m more American than him. So when they were chanting ‘USA,’ you damn sure better believe that was because of me.”

Usman then posted the following on Twitter:

“We all bleed the same. This was also for the “UNITED” States of America!! I’m taking this belt to the whites house”

Usman finished Covington in the fifth round of their thrilling welterweight title main event after breaking the former’s jaw midway through the fight. It was an excellent showing from both men, but the champion remains on top at 170 pounds, and is now looking forward to his next challenge.

What do you think about Usman saying the “USA” chants were for him?

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Colby Covington Had Sponsorship Terminated Before UFC 245

It seems that, prior to his fight with Kamaru Usman at UFC 245 this past weekend (Sat. December 14, 2019), Colby Covington had a CBD sponsorship terminated. According to a press release from the company, Cannafornia (via FanSided’s Amy Kaplan), Covington, without explanation, started promoting a different CBD provider, deleting all past references to Canafornia […]

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It seems that, prior to his fight with Kamaru Usman at UFC 245 this past weekend (Sat. December 14, 2019), Colby Covington had a CBD sponsorship terminated.

According to a press release from the company, Cannafornia (via FanSided’s Amy Kaplan), Covington, without explanation, started promoting a different CBD provider, deleting all past references to Canafornia on his social media. Covington then asked Canafornia for a pay raise to continue the sponsorship, but the company opted to terminate the partnership instead.

Canafornia CEO Paul King had this to say on the matter:

“Colby and I had become friends, taking trips together to Los Angeles and Jamaica,” King said. “However without explanation, in December, Colby stopped posting to Instagram and deleted all his prior Cannafornia posts in direct violation of the sponsor agreement.

“As a result, we dropped Colby before his loss to Usman in Las Vegas. The Cannafornia UFC Fight Team has retained its undefeated record heading into the next big fight in March for rising heavyweight star Jairzinho Rozenstruik.”

Covington suffered a fifth-round TKO defeat to Usman in the UFC 245 main event over the weekend, after breaking his jaw midway through the contest. Despite his loss, Covington put on an excellent showing, together with Usman, giving fans a Fight Of The Year contender when it was all said and done.

What do you think about Covington’s sponsorship debacle prior to UFC 245?

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Dustin Poirier Comments On Colby Covington’s UFC 245 Loss

Over the weekend (Sat. December 14, 2019) Colby Covington was defeated in his pursuit of the welterweight title by defending champion Kamaru Usman in the UFC 245 pay-per-view (PPV) main event, much to the enjoyment of many within the mixed martial arts (MMA) community who aren’t big fans of his gimmick. Even some of Covington’s […]

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Over the weekend (Sat. December 14, 2019) Colby Covington was defeated in his pursuit of the welterweight title by defending champion Kamaru Usman in the UFC 245 pay-per-view (PPV) main event, much to the enjoyment of many within the mixed martial arts (MMA) community who aren’t big fans of his gimmick.

Even some of Covington’s American Top Team (ATT) teammates have openly been rooting against “Chaos,” such as former friend Jorge Masvidal. Now, another ATT team member in Dustin Poirier, who has had his fair share of issues with Covington in recent months, has offered his thoughts on the situation.

Poirier used Covington’s MAGA gimmick to poke fun at the fact that “Chaos” broke his jaw before being finished by Usman in the fifth round of their title fight.

“MJGA”

Poirier then followed up with another Tweet sharing more detail.

“Listen.. this stuff isn’t easy, there’s always gonna be consequences and repercussions when you talk that much shit! Welcome to the world of MMA! Get it how you live”

Poirier comes off a title fight defeat of his own, as he was submitted by Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi with the 155-pound title on the line. After undergoing surgery recently, Poirier awaits news on a return opponent for 2020.

What do you think about Poirier’s comments on Covington’s loss at UFC 245?

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Usman: Love & Unity Conquered Hate at UFC 245

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman considered the narrative around his title defense against Colby Covington to be bigger than two people, so he wants to share the glory accordingly. Colby Covington has become notorious for some of his rhetoric and…

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman considered the narrative around his title defense against Colby Covington to be bigger than two people, so he wants to share the glory accordingly. Colby Covington has become notorious for some of his rhetoric and antics in the past, including his infamous “Filthy Animals” post-fight remarks after defeating Demian Maia […]

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