Kamaru Usman Dismisses Carlos Prates Fight Without Title Stakes

Kamaru Usman Dismisses Carlos Prates Fight Without Title Stakes

Kamaru Usman expressed disinterest in a potential fight against Carlos Prates unless it's for the UFC welterweight title. During a recent discussion, Henry Cejudo suggested Usman return to 170 pounds to face Prates, the No. 1 contender. Usman, however, indicated his reluctance, stating he only sees value in such a matchup if a championship is at stake. His recent loss at middleweight has him focused on regaining title opportunities rather than e…

Kamaru Usman Makes It Clear Why Carlos Prates Fight Doesn't Interest Him

The UFC welterweight picture took a turn during a recent Pound 4 Pound Show conversation, with Henry Cejudo offering a matchmaking idea that Kamaru Usman quickly shut down. Cejudo sees a route back to 170 pounds for his co-host, while Usman has a very different threshold for taking on Carlos Prates. Kamaru Usman Makes It Clear Why He Shut Down UFC Return To 170 Pounds Cejudo argued that Usman should return to the division he once ruled and face …