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.
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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.
UFC star says Islam Makhachev would easily dominate Joaquin Buckley, sparking debate among fans after Buckley’s recent performance.
Kamaru Usman has no interest in settling the score with Belal Muhammad. Shortly after "The Nigerian Nightmare" made a triumphant return to the Octagon with a unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Atlanta headliner,
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SB Nation on MSNKamaru Usman dismisses Belal Muhammad callout, wants title shot next; Muhammad respondsKamaru Usman has his sights set on gold again after dominating Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Atlanta main event and he’s not interested in anything else—including a longstanding grudge with another former champion.
Kamaru Usman hints at a mega fight with Islam Makhachev, calling it the perfect farewell moment for his career.
Kamaru Usman's ambitious UFC comeback plan faces harsh reality as he targets Buckley, Makhachev, and middleweight gold.