Ex-UFC champ Kamaru Usman zeros in on next opponent: 'I like that matchup'

Ex-UFC champ Kamaru Usman zeros in on next opponent: 'I like that matchup'

Sean Brady is on top of Kamaru Usman’s hitlist after UFC Fight Night 255. Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) dominated former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) with a Round 4 submission in Saturday’s main event at The O2 in London. Both Henry Cejudo and manager Ali Abdelaziz pitched the idea of Usman vs. Brady next. Usman was impressed with Brady’s performance and is on board with the suggestion. “That’s a good point, Henry, bec…

Kamaru Usman Reveals Who He Wants to Fight Next: It’s hard to deny him”

The former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is far from done; the three consecutive setbacks have braced him for his highly anticipated comeback. The year 2025 promises to be the year where the Nigerian nightmare is expected to make his return. A few names have captured Usman’s attention, upon returning he would prefer locking horns with the following fighters in order:  Sean Brady  Shavkat Rakhmonov  Joaquin Buckley  All sound like exp…

Kamaru Usman comeback. Photo via USA Today Sports Kamaru Usman seems to be close to a comeback to the UFC. He recently listed the opponents he wants to face in his next fight. It seems that former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is considering a comeback to the octagon. After watching Sean Brady's convincing win over Leon Edwards at UFC London, Usman was excited to face the now top-ranked fighter. - If I had to choose the order, I would say B…

"Legends" - Fans react to footage of Kamaru Usman sparring with MMA vet after naming UFC London winner as favored next opponent

Kamaru Usman's sparring session with a UFC veteran has sparked reactions from MMA fans around the world.

Dana White on Alert as ‘2023 Fight of the Year’ Contender Requests UFC Comeback

A big name in the fight world has returned to the market after leaving the Dana White-led UFC two years ago to pursue new opportunities. He got a deal that made financial sense back then, but the momentum was not the same. His last fight, in August 2023, even became a Fight of the Year contender; however, he hasn’t fought since. Now he’s speaking up, eager to return to where it all began. So, who is the mysterious fighter that we are talking abo…

Kamaru Usman interested in bout with Sean Brady for long-awaited UFC comeback: "Let's bang it out"

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants a meeting with Sean Brady for his return to the octagon later this year.