Daniel Cormier Agrees with Islam Makhachev: Kamaru Usman Is a Threat

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. “The Nigerian Nightmare” defeated Joaquin Buckley in June 2025 to earn his first victory since 2021. However, Makhachev believes Usman still beats new contenders like Prates and Morales. Makhachev’s…