Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) addressed the crowd after losing to Leon Edwards at UFC 286 on Saturday at London's O2 Arena and vowed to keep fighting despite being on his first multifight losing streak ever. Speaking to Daniel Cormier in his Octagon interview, Usman congratulated Edwards and reassured fans that he will bounce back stronger. Despite losing twice in a row, Usman insists he would go back to the drawing board and ensure that he will cross paths with “Rocky” once again. Judges Ben Cartlidge and Chris Lee both scored the bout 48-46 in favor of Edwards, while David Lethaby had it 47-47 draw. However, if it wasn’t for the champion’s point deduction due to a cage grab in Round 3, it appears that “Rocky” would’ve won via unanimous decision. As it stands, Edwards is now up 2-1 n Usman and it is yet to be known whether he would still be down for another fight.
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“I think I did enough to win the fight, but I knew it was a close fight,” Usman told commentator Daniel Cormier in the cage after the fight. “Great game plan. Great game plan. You know, I’ve always said it from the start: I knew I’d see Leon again, and we did it. I’m not done. I’ll see him again, but he put on a hell of a game plan. I’ve always given him props for everything he’s been able to accomplish. He’s a brother, like myself. Much respect. London, you’ve got yourself a hell of a guy, a great champion.” “I’m going to get back with my coaches because I’m one of those guys, I can’t sit for too long,” Usman said. “I start getting antsy. I’m going to talk to my coaches. I’ll get back, sit back, and relax, spend some time with my daughter. You (fans) get to come here and get entertained by us, but a lot of you guys don’t know what we go through in training camp just to prepare for this, just to get in there and give you guys a show. So guys, much respect to the fighters. We put it on the line for you guys each and every time.”
