Usman Eyes 2 Title Fights After UFC Oklahoma City Upset Bid
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 16
Usman Eyes 2 Title Fights After UFC Oklahoma City Upset Bid
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 16
Summary
Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev would be Kamaru Usman’s preferred next opponents if he beats Dricus du Plessis in Saturday’s 185-pound UFC Oklahoma City main event.
Usman said a title shot is the only logical next step, arguing the matchup with Strickland is straightforward while still keeping Makhachev in view if he remains champion.
13 months ago, Usman snapped a nearly 4-year win drought by dominating Joaquin Buckley, then pushed for a welterweight title fight with Makhachev that the UFC declined.
Middleweight now offers a different route, though Usman said it is not easier given contenders such as Jared Cannonier, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho already crowding the division.