Former UFC champion reveals plan to win two belts and end his career with a 'perfect retirement'

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

Kamaru Usman has a perfect plan before saying goodbye to MMA. The 'Nigerian Nightmare' has overcome the worst phase of his career, is once again considered a contender for the welterweight title, and, by all indications, has big plans before hanging up his gloves.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Usman revealed what his 'dream scenario' would be for the end of his career in the sport. The Nigerian wants to regain the welterweight belt (up to 77 kg), move up a weight class, and then dethrone it. Khamzat Shimaev and retire as a two-time champion.

"At this stage of my career, the dream scenario is: next fight, win the welterweight belt, vacate the title, win the middleweight belt, and retire. Because there's no way to top that. What more could I want?" he declared. Kamaru Usman.

After being dethroned by Leon edwards with a brutal knockout, lose the rematch and be overcome by Khamzat Shimaev In the aftermath, Usman saw fans and experts doubt his potential. However, the former champion proved that he still belongs among the UFC elite by dominate Joaquin buckley in the main fight of UFC Atlanta.

Although the first step of the plan Kamaru Usman If he wants to regain the welterweight belt, which currently belongs to Jack Della Madallena, the Nigerian will have to wait at least one round to challenge the champion. The Australian defends the title against Islam makhachev No. UFC 322, scheduled for November 15th in New York.