Usman appreciates support, vows to bounce-back

Nigerian UFC legend Kamaru Usman has expressed appreciation for fans’ support but vowed to bounce back from his weekend defeat.

He was knocked out by British-Jamaican fighter Lewis Edwards when Usman appeared to be seconds away from a 16th consecutive victory.

Had he won, Usman would have tied an all-time UFC record.

But following his shock defeat and the outpouring of support from fans around the world, Usman was relieved.

“I am truly overwhelmed by all the support. I am ok, just got caught in the right spot,” he said via twitter

“These things happen. We will learn from them and do what greatness requires.”

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Rebound

Usman congratulated Lewis for the win, but vowed to return stronger.

“Champs  mess-up sometimes… but we bounce back and come with vengeance!!”

“Damn I love this sport!!! Things happen but… Alhamdulillah we move!!”

Usman had defeated Edwards in their previous meeting in 2015 but this victory makes the 30-year old the second British fighter to hold a UFC title after Michael Bisping in 2016.