UFC legend Kamaru Usman has as soon as once more made it crystal clear that he desires to pursue a title struggle in opposition to Islam Makhachev.
Proper now, Islam Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion. A couple of years again, nevertheless, Kamaru Usman was the king at 170 kilos, and can ceaselessly be remembered as one of the crucial spectacular (and vital) champions within the division’s historical past.
After his latest win over Joaquin Buckley, Kamaru Usman made it identified that he desires another shot at changing into a world champion within the welterweight division. After all, that might imply going up in opposition to Islam Makhachev, who he has had a detailed relationship with over time attributable to their mutual affiliation with Ali Abdelaziz.
In a recent interview, Kamaru Usman had the next to say concerning the attainable superfight.
Kamaru Usman on eager to face Islam Makhachev
“It’s not a secret how I really feel about Islam, I like Islam. I believe he’s an amazing, nice champion, however I additionally really feel like I’m the most effective take a look at within the division for him. It’s virtually type of bizarre and surreal that I’m having to promote myself on my ability degree and on who I’m and what I’ve carried out on this sport.
“It’s a bit of bizarre, however that’s the secret proper now. It’s what have you ever carried out for me recently. So, hopefully the UFC sees that and provides me that chance for me to go on the market and present them as soon as once more that I’m nonetheless the most effective on this planet.”
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is an unimaginable fighter and has carried out some nice issues all through the course of his profession. Alas, if he desires to go up in opposition to somebody like Makhachev, he might want to put within the efficiency of a lifetime with the intention to choose up the win.
