Kamaru Usman reveals ambitious plan in the UFC and aims for a historic superfight: 'We will have interesting months'

Kamaru Usman He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After victory about Joaquin buckley in the main fight of UFC Atlanta, Kamaru Usman has once again dreamed big within the world's largest MMA organization. The Nigerian, who had been discredited after three consecutive defeats, dominated the prospect for five rounds and now has ambitious plans: not only to regain the welterweight belt (up to 77 kg), but also to challenge the middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) in a historic event for the Ultimate.

In an interview with 'TMZ Sports', Usman revealed that he plans to move up a weight class to face Dricus Du Plessis in a card that should mark the UFC's debut on the African continent. According to the former champion, the organization has expressed this desire for some years now, with the aim of promoting a symbolic duel between Nigeria and South Africa.

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“After I won the welterweight belt, They (UFC) asked and waited for years for me to move up and win the middleweight belt. If the Dricus Du Plessis “If he’s still the champion, an all-African card. Africa versus Africa, the first card in Africa. The UFC is close to making that happen. South Africa versus Nigeria, it’s a rivalry that’s been building for a long time. If things start to fall into place, I think we’re going to have a very interesting 18 months ahead of us,” Usman said.

Challenges could derail Usman's UFC superfight plan

Before dreaming about the duel against Dricus Du Plessis, Kamaru Usman first needs to recover the welterweight belt, which currently belongs to Jack Della Maddalena. The mission, however, is not simple. The Nigerian is ranked fifth and faces tough competition, including names such as Sean brady, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Ian Gary, Belal Muhammad | e até Islam makhachev, who moved up a category in search of a second title.

On the other hand, Du Plessis also has a big challenge ahead to remain champion. The South African will put his belt on the line against the undefeated Khamzat Shimaev in the main fight of UFC 319, scheduled for August 16th.