Kamaru Usman (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Kamaru Usman" in English language version.

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andscape.com

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bleacherreport.com

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bloodyelbow.com

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bop.gov

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cagesidepress.com

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Anderson, Jay (October 21, 2023). "UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev Starts Strong, Wins Majority Decision Over Kamaru Usman". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
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cbssports.com

Shakiel Mahjouri (December 30, 2021). "Best of UFC in 2021: Kamaru Usman earns Fighter of the Year award after perfect run". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.

combatpress.com

Matthew Petela (January 26, 2022). "Combat Press 2021 MMA Awards: Male Fighter of the Year – Kamaru Usman". combatpress.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.

dateline.ng

"UFC title: Leon Edwards shocks Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title". Dateline Nigeria. August 21, 2022. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.

espn.co.uk

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espn.com

Brett Okamoto (June 24, 2020). "Kamaru Usman changes camp ahead of title defense vs. Gilbert Burns". espn.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
"Being the backup fighter: Inside Kamaru Usman's UFC 238 weight cut". ESPN.com. September 12, 2018. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
"Usman silences Covington with 5th-round TKO". ESPN.com. December 15, 2019. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
"Sources: Usman-Burns fight on Dec. 12 is off". ESPN.com. October 5, 2020. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
Brett Okamoto (January 5, 2021). "Kamaru Usman-Gilbert Burns to headline UFC 258, sources say". ESPN.
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f4wonline.com

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flocombat.com

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ghostarchive.org

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guardian.ng

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journalstar.com

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justice.gov

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kretzerfirm.com

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lopers.com

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lowkickmma.com

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mixedmartialarts.com

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mmadna.nl

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mmafighting.com

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Guilherme Cruz (March 1, 2016). "Sergio Moraes vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC event in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
Guilherme Cruz (October 4, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 100 gets Warlley Alves vs. Kamaru Usman". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
Ariel Helwani (March 23, 2018). "Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Kamaru Usman scheduled for UFC Chile main event". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
Carroll, Peter (August 18, 2018). "Kamaru Usman to serve as official backup for UFC 228 main event, 'dreamt' this is how he becomes champion". MMA Fighting. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
"Kamaru Usman to face Colby Covington at UFC 245". MMAFighting.com. September 27, 2019. Archived from the original on September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
Martin, Damon (July 12, 2020). "Kamaru Usman dominates Jorge Masvidal with suffocating performance in UFC 251 main event". MMAFighting.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
Martin, Damon (February 13, 2021). "Kamaru Usman survives early scare, finishes Gilbert Burns with barrage of punches in UFC 258 main event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
Lee, Alexander K. (April 25, 2021). "UFC 261 bonuses: Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas rewarded for championship knockouts". MMA Fighting. Archived from the original on April 26, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
Staff (June 11, 2022). "UFC 278 set for Salt Lake City with Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2 headlining". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
Martin, Damon (August 21, 2022). "Leon Edwards pulls off stunning comeback with head-kick knockout over Kamaru Usman in UFC 278 main event". MMA Fighting. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
Damon Martin (January 14, 2023). "Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 set for UFC 286 in London". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
Damon Martin (October 11, 2023). "Usman replaces Costa, will fight Chimaev at UFC 294". mmafighting.com. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
Martin, Damon (July 29, 2022). "Kamaru Usman scores guest starring role in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'". MMA Fighting. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
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Al-Shatti, Shaun (December 27, 2021). "MMA Fighting's 2021 Fighter of the Year: Kamaru Usman". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
Marrocco, Steven (December 29, 2021). "MMA Fighting's 2021 Knockout of the Year: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal". mmafighting.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.

mmajunkie.com

Mike Bohn (April 22, 2015). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians'". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
Mike Bohn (June 17, 2015). "Episode No. 9 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians'". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
Matt Erickson (July 12, 2015). "TUF 21 Finale results: Kamaru Usman taps Hayder Hassan to win 'TUF 21' crown". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
Staff (September 1, 2015). "Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
John Morgan (December 19, 2015). "UFC on FOX 17 results: Kamaru Usman grinds out Leon Edwards". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
Staff (May 1, 2016). "Kamaru Usman out of UFC 198 bout with Sergio Moraes". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
Steven Marrocco (July 23, 2016). "UFC on FOX 20 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Alexander Yakovlev in grappling heavy affair". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
Steven Marrocco (November 19, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 100 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Warlley Alves for wide decision win". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
Staff (February 14, 2017). "Sean Strickland vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC 210 in Buffalo". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
Steven Marrocco (April 8, 2017). "UFC 210 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Sean Strickland, still perfect in UFC". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
"UFC–Pittsburgh results: Kamaru Usman right hand proves problematic for Sergio Moraes". MMAjunkie. September 17, 2017. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
Staff (December 14, 2017). "Kamaru Usman vs. Emil Meek rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
"UFC Chile main, co-main events fall apart with Santiago Ponzinibbio, Volkan Oezdemir out". MMAjunkie. April 22, 2018. Archived from the original on April 22, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
"UFC Fight Night 129 results: Kamaru Usman denies Demian Maia takedowns, cruises to decision win". MMAjunkie. May 20, 2018. Archived from the original on May 21, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
"TUF 28 Finale results: Kamaru Usman relentless, stakes title claim with shutdown of Rafael dos Anjos". MMAjunkie. December 1, 2018. Archived from the original on December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
"UFC 235 results: Kamaru Usman blanks Tyron Woodley, takes belt in one-sided affair". MMA Junkie. March 3, 2019. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2019.

mmamania.com

"TUF 28 Finale Bonuses! Benavidez's TKO Leads $50K Winners". MMAmania.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
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mmanews.com

"Gilbert Burns Opens Up On Sanford MMA Reunion With Kamaru Usman". MMA News. May 29, 2022. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
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muscleandfitness.com

"Kamaru Usman's Code". Muscle & Fitness. January 20, 2020. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2020.

naia.org

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nebraska.tv

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nwcaonline.com

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onthemat.com

"Interview with RFA fighter, NCAA wrestling champ, and TUF 14 coach Kamaru "Marty" Usman". On The Mat | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, News, Gear and Kimonos. November 30, 2012. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
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sherdog.com

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"How UFC 235's Kamaru Usman overcame adversity as a Nigerian immigrant who is closing in on The American Dream". www.sportingnews.com. March 2019. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
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tapology.com

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theathletic.com

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@marc_raimondi (March 8, 2019). "'New UFC champ Kamaru Usman has been awarded his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt by longtime coach @SantiagoMMA (...)'" (Tweet). Retrieved June 1, 2019 – via Twitter.
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Nolan King (December 12, 2019). "Rising from humble beginnings, Kamaru Usman has inspired brother Mohammed". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
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