Kamaru Usman has released a short statement after he suffered a devastating fifth round KO at the hands of Leon Edwards, writes Tom Ward for Givemesport.
The former welterweight champion was hoping to tie Anderson Silva‘s record for the longest winning streak in UFC history against his British rival in the early hours of Sunday morning.
However, Usman has refused to be downbeat about the situation, as he vowed to ‘bounce back’ even stronger from this most recent setback.
Usman wrote on Twitter: “Champs f$ck up sometimes… but we bounce back and come with vengeance!”
UFC president Dana White praised Edwards and Usman respectively for their performances as he insisted that they are both a credit to the sport.
The score is currently tied at 1-1 in the pair’s two-part series with a trilogy fight the obvious next step for both men – which White revealed could take place in a stadium in the UK.
However, that’s entirely dependent on the weather, of course.
Speaking at the post-fight press conference, he said: “I thought that Usman fought the perfect fight.
“It might not be the most fan-friendly style, but he was landing big shots to the body, big shots to the head and elbows.
“It’s what makes this sport the greatest sport in the world.
“You can sit through four rounds and four minutes and that can happen in a fight – anything can happen in this sport.
“I’m scared to go outside, and I’m definitely scared to go outside in England.
“I’m serious but joking about Wembley.
