Kamaru Usman, UFC and Islam Makhachev
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Kamaru Usman is all for Islam Makhachev's move up to the UFC welterweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title and will get an immediate title shot against newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later in the year.
Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, has revealed the fighter's potential retirement plans, suggesting he may only have three fights left. This new
Kamaru Usman dominates Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, dismisses Belal Muhammad’s callout, and targets the welterweight title next.
Kamaru Usman hints at a mega fight with Islam Makhachev, calling it the perfect farewell moment for his career.
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SB Nation on MSNBelal Muhammad welcomes Kamaru Usman grudge match: ‘Pick the date, pick the time, the place’Belal Muhammad thinks it’s time for him and Kamaru Usman to settle the score. The longtime rivals could be set for a fight in the near future with Muhammad losing his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 and Usman making a triumphant return to the division with a win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta on Saturday.
Kamaru Usman's ambitious UFC comeback plan faces harsh reality as he targets Buckley, Makhachev, and middleweight gold.
Joaquin Buckley breaks silence after his stunning loss to Kamaru Usman, reflecting on the fight and what’s next in his UFC journey.