Javier Mendez thinks Kamaru Usman would be a great challenger for former lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev.
The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ delivered a vintage performance at UFC Atlanta, dominating Joaquin Buckley en route to a decisive unanimous decision victory. In the process, Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid and re-established himself as a legitimate contender to the welterweight world championship.
Now back in the win column, Usman has his sights set on one thing — getting his belt back.