According to his manager, Kamaru's desire is to fight for the UFC -Weltergege title next time in his hands.
After the narrow defeat of Usman against Khamzat Chimaev in a shortweight collision with a short notice, the former 170 pound King was absent for almost three years in the Octagon.
'The Nigerian nightmare' returned in June, with the headliner of the UFC Fight Night in Atlanta. By showing that he still has some gas in the tank, Usman Joaquin Buckley defeated to block the indictment of the young competition and to restore his ambitions from return to the throne.
But if he gets the chance to achieve that goal in his next fight, Usman might have to return to the sidelines.
Ali Abdelaziz says that Kamaru Usman's title shot will come to the question if he wants to wait a year
During a recent performance on USM's Pound 4 Pound Podcast next to Henry Cejudo, the manager Ali Abdelaziz of the couple explained the current situation of the former champion of the former Weltergeweight.
Usman turned the callouts of Belal Muhammad after UFC Atlanta and made his claim for a title shot. According to Abdelaziz, whether it comes to fruition or not, is in the hands of his hunter, but he will have a difficult decision to make.
“To be honest, it's up to Kamaru,” said Abdelaziz.
“If Kamaru is willing to wait then, Dana White loves Kamaru Usman. … Also, after the last performance such as this one, Listen, let's be real, who is the biggest name? Who is the money maker in the Welterweight Division? It's Kamaru Usman.
“But is Kamaru Usman prepared to wait a year? That's the question,” added Abdelaziz.
“The Nigerian nightmare” acknowledged the call he has to make, but for now he has no answer.
“You're right. Don't know. I come home and I start training next week and it is like: 'I'm bored a bit, I have to do something. '
“I have been more honest to myself (in recent years) as far as I am ready or not, if I feel confident and I am capable of it or not. Let's be honest (I am) not a spring tip.
“Yes, I may not want to wait. Or I might say,” Okay, I have to give some things time to heal. ” It is one of those situations, I don't know. “
Kamaru usman willing to put friendship aside to fight
The movement of Islam Makhachev up to 170 pounds was made possible by the victory of Jack della Maddalena over Muhammad, because the Dagestani would not have fought 'remember the name' because of their friendship.
It is clear that friendship will not prevent USMAN Makhachev from having to follow if he reaches the Welterweight throne later this year.
“It is one of those things we should talk about,” said Usman during another episode of Pound 4 pounds. “That is clearly a blockbuster fight; former pound-for-pound (number one) and the current pound-for-pound champion.
“Islam, I love those guys. Islam, Khabib; I love them all … Friends make friends rich. Hey, if that's the situation, Islam and I are clear enough to have a conversation.
“I don't see why not,” concluded Usman when asked if he would be open to fighting against Makhachev in the Octagon.