KSI makes final prediction ahead of Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman trilogy
After shocking the world against Kamaru Usman last time out, Leon Edwards is finally receiving his flowers from the MMA world. However, many are still 50/50 on how the third clash between the two welterweight titans will play out, including KSI.
Olajide Olatunji is an internet sensation who has amassed tens of millions of followers across his social media accounts. After showing a keen interest in boxing and competing in the ring on multiple occasions, the Brit has found a passion for watching MMA and is hyped for the upcoming UFC 286 event.
While discussing the headlining title fight set to commence on Saturday night, KSI made his final prediction on the Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman winner after jumping back and forth between the two:
"Obviously Usman was pretty much winning most of the whole fight and then Leon Edwards [hit him] with that amazing kick. The speech before it was phenomenal as well, but I've been going back and forth, man. I've been talking to guys at [London] Shootfighters about who I think is gonna win. People are saying Usman, a lot of people are saying Leon is just gonna come through on smoke because he now believes in his own source. I think because it's in England, home ground, the crowd is gonna be wild, I think it's gonna be Leon. I think Leon Edwards is gonna win."
This will be the third time the 170lbers have met in the octagon. As they stand at one win apiece, this could go down as one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the sport depending on how it unfolds on March 18.
Check out what KSI had to say about the UFC 286 title clash in the video below:
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Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman: Is KSI correct about home crowd advantage?
Fighters often dismiss the effect rival fans have on their performances inside the cage. The question is: how will Kamaru Usman react to being in hostile territory whilst also battling the fact he was knocked out in his last outing?
While everybody is different and 'The Nigerian Nightmare' could thrive on the crowd's negative energy or ignore it completely, it will be hard to escape the noise in The O2 arena, which is known for its electric atmosphere.
As KSI earlier mentioned, 'Rocky' will be coming into this one with all the confidence in the world and will likely be certain he can get the job done once again, this time on home soil.