Daniel Cormier believes fans are wrong to dismiss Kamaru Usman as a threat to Islam Makhachev.
Makhachev dominantly won the welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 this past November. The same card saw the rise of fresh contenders like Carlos Prates, who knocked out Leon Edwards, and Michael Morales, who knocked out Sean Brady. Meanwhile, Ian Garry defeated former champ Belal Muhammad a week later at UFC Qatar.
However, Makhachev is looking to defend his title against Usman.