Usman, Khabib, Jones, GSP, Silva: Nigerian Nightmare looking to tie record at UFC 278

Kamaru Usman goes into his welterweight clash with Leon Edwards on Saturday with a title to defend and a chance to write himself into the record books.

Usman is currently on a 15-fight unbeaten streak, the second-longest in UFC history, which has him one behind Anderson Silva’s record of 16.

The Nigerian Nightmare is currently ranked as UFC’s best pound-for-pound fighter, but faces an opponent in Edwards who is desperate to avenge his loss in their previous encounter.

Usman goes into the bout as favourite, however, the Jamaican-born Briton has been improving rapidly and could prove to be a difficult opponent.

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Fight fans have been having their say on the weekend’s bout, weighing in with their views on Twitter and Usman has inspired plenty of confidence.

Many were predicting a victory over Edwards to tie the record before going on to claim it outright in his forthcoming bouts.

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“Very, very high. I don’t see Usman being stopped anytime soon.”

“History in the making.”

“No doubt he will and pass with a breeze.”

“High…. he’s going to tie Anderson on this and also beat him at it.”

“100% he will surpass Anderson.”

However, others have acknowledged the quality of Anderson, noting his recent improvements, and suggesting the gap between the two men has narrowed considerably since their last meeting.

Replying to a tweet which read: “Hope I’m wrong but I don’t think Leon has any chance of winning,” one fan stated: “You are, it’s much closer than you think.”

“I can see Leon causing an upset.”

“It will be his (Usman’s) toughest fight yet.”