Can the Nigerian Nightmare regain his crown at UFC 286?

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – AUGUST 20: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria looks on in a welterweight title bout against Leon Edwards of Jamaica during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photo: Alex Goodlett/AFP

The last time Kamaru Usman stepped inside the Octagon, he experienced something that was not all too familiar for the Nigerian Nightmare.

The UFC star was handed a shock defeat at UFC 278 in August 2022 when he was beaten by a head kick late in the fifth round by Leon Edwards, resulting in a knockout. To add further salt into the wound, it was his first defeat in the UFC – his second overall – and he lost the UFC Welterweight Championship in the process.

It was considered to be a huge shock at the time as he was one of the betting favorites for the contest. UFC and MMA in general has become a popular sport for wagering enthusiasts to place wagers on because it can provide plenty of excitement and unpredictability, thus making things extremely interesting. Some will compare it to the thrills that can be enjoyed when playing their favorite online casino games, as there is an element of luck involved.

Nonetheless, Usman will be stepping back into the Octagon imminently, as he will be looking to go head-to-head with Edwards for a third time to try and reclaim what was his before that surprising loss.

On March 18, 2023, Edwards and Usman will battle once again as they will face off in London, England, at the O2 Arena in a contest for the UFC Welterweight Championship. The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ is the favorite to win the title, although there is no denying that ‘Rocky’ will make life challenging.

The 31-year-old will have an advantage in terms of the crowd as he will be fighting in his home country, with the