The unthinkable transpired at UFC 278 when Leon Edwards outwitted Kamaru Usman with a kick that crowned a new champion in the welterweight division. Till the last minute of the fight, Usman was cruising and looked set to defend his title for the 6th time. However, a kick dislodged him from the top of the division. That result had an unprecedented impact as not only did it change the division dynamics, but it also reaffirmed the unpredictability of the sports. Since then, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ took some time off the Octagon and recently resumed training for the much-awaited trilogy fight.

Notably, the former welterweight champion will finally have his shot at reclaiming the UFC gold at UFC 286. In the preparation leading up to the fight on March 18, the 35-year-old is training hard to achieve peak fitness levels. His latest social media post evidenced the same.

Kamaru Usman shows off his ‘lab’ physique

Significantly, the welterweight fighter appeared with a shredded physique that amazed MMA fans and fighters alike. The 20-2 record holder took to his Instagram handle as he shared the latest update on his training regime.

Thus, he captioned, “BEEN IN THE LAB “

While some fans praised the Kill Cliff FC product’s physique, others picked an old accusation levied against him and therefore, took a dig at him.

Markedly, his old rival, Colby Covington before their rematch at UFC 268, had accused Usman of taking erythropoietin, popularly known as EPO.

How did the UFC fans and fighters react to Usman’s shredded physique?

The former UFC champion Francis Ngannou wrote, “Let’s go my brother”

UFC legend Frankie Edgar commented with fire emojis.

Former Bellator champion Douglas Lima similarly noted with a fire and a gorilla emoji.

A user said, “Looking all kinds of Swole Champ”

A fan declared, “CEO of EPO”

Similarly, a comment read, “Been in the lab getting EPO injected into you Marty”

Someone announced, “usada is typing…”

Another user took a jibe, “There isn’t a chance in hell your not juiced to high hell”

Lastly, another fan replied, “All the juices”

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What do you think of this shredded physique of the former UFC champion, Kamaru Usman? Do you believe he might reclaim the UFC gold from Leon Edwards at UFC 286? Let us know in the comments below.

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