Three Fights That Could Define Kamaru Usman’s Final UFC Chapter

Kamaru Usman’s UFC legacy is already secure. The former welterweight champion won 15 straight UFC fights, made five title defences and spent more than 1,200 days as champion before Leon Edwards ended his reign with a late head-kick knockout in 2022. Since then, Usman has faced difficult tests against Leon Edwards, Khamzat Chimaev, Joaquin Buckley and Dricus du Plessis. At 39, and after reportedly competing with a torn pectoral muscle in his latest defeat, he is weighing whether another title push is worth the physical demands. A return to welterweight could offer three compelling fights. A grudge match with Belal Muhammad would bring real rivalry, a fourth meeting with Leon Edwards could settle their long-running series, while a clash with Jack Della Maddalena would pit Usman’s experience against a dangerous newer generation contender. Any of the three could help determine how the Nigerian-born MMA star closes his career.

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