Kamaru Usman News

Harry Kettle - May 5, 2026

UFC legend Kamaru Usman has given his thoughts on the MVP MMA event, and what it could mean for the sport. Later this month, MVP MMA will put on a blockbuster event featuring the likes of Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz and more. It serves as easily the biggest non-UFC event in the recent history of mixed martial arts, and it has made plenty of fighters sit up and take notice – including Kamaru Usman.

Curtis Calhoun - April 24, 2026

UFC legend Jon Jones took issue with former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman siding with Brock Lesnar in a potential wrestling match. Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones remains at odds with Dana White and the matchmakers after he was excluded from a spot on the upcoming White House card. Despite announcing his retirement from MMA last summer, Jones quickly reversed course when U.S. President Donald Trump announced the UFC’s upcoming card on the White House lawn.

Curtis Calhoun - April 20, 2026

One of Gilbert Burns’ biggest rivals, former UFC champ Kamaru Usman, issued a classy message after the welterweight star’s retirement. UFC welterweight fan favorite Gilbert Burns hung up the gloves following a loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg on Saturday. After dropping his fifth consecutive fight, Burns opted to announce his retirement in the Octagon at UFC Winnipeg, despite no previous hints at ending his career.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Belal Muhammad believes Kamaru Usman is being protected from sharing the Octagon with him. Muhammad and Usman have had beef stemming from an unaired edition of the “Pound 4 Pound” podcast. Muhammad and Usman allegedly got into a scuffle and “Remember The Name” claims he got the better of “The Nigerian Nightmare.” Usman has dismissed a potential clash with Muhammad under the UFC banner unless high stakes are involved.

Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2026

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman came to longtime friend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s defense after a recent controversy. UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov retired at the top of his game in 2020, but remains one of the biggest presences in Mixed Martial Arts six years after hanging up the gloves.

BJ Penn Staff - March 13, 2026

It’s no secret that former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is planning to make a comeback, but it’s still unclear who he’ll fight if he returns to action. The uncertainty may finally be over.

Cole Shelton - March 11, 2026

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman believes Justin Gaethje is getting overlooked ahead of UFC White House. Gaethje is set to headline the White House card on June 14 as he takes on Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title. Heading into the fight, Gaethje is a massive +350 underdog, while the champ is a -520 favorite on FanDuel. The oddsmakers and many fans believe Topuria will walk through Gaethje, but Usman thinks that’s disrespectful, and people can’t overlook the interim champ.

Curtis Calhoun - March 3, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis responded to Kamaru Usman’s apparent declining of an alleged fight offer. Dricus du Plessis is looking to earn another shot at UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev in his planned return to the Octagon. Du Plessis, who lost to Chimaev by unanimous decision last year at UFC 319, envisions a No. 1 contender fight to potentially get back into the middleweight title conversation.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 1, 2026

Kamaru Usman has responded to Colby Covington’s callout with a retro quote from his intense feud with “Chaos.” There is certainly history between Usman and Covington. The two engaged in a heated war of words before first meeting inside the Octagon in late 2019. It was a memorable bout that ended with Usman breaking Covington’s jaw on his way to a fifth-round TKO finish. The rematch took place in Nov. 2021 and Usman scored a unanimous decision victory.

BJ Penn Staff - February 27, 2026

Colby Covington is looking for revenge against the fiercest rival of UFC career. Covington is one of the best welterweights of the last generation. While he has struggled with results lately, he spent years near the very top of his division, and even briefly reigned as interim champion.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 26, 2026

Kamaru Usman doesn’t know for sure if he’ll be fighting Islam Makhachev next, but perhaps the door is closing. Usman and Makhachev have expressed mutual interest in sharing the Octagon. Makhachev is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion, while “The Nigerian Nightmare” once ruled the 170-pound weight class.

Harry Kettle - February 17, 2026

UFC legend Kamaru Usman has revealed how he would approach a Khamzat Chimaev rematch if they ever fought again. As we know, Kamaru Usman is very much in the twilight of his mixed martial arts career. He has made it crystal clear that he wants to ride off into the sunset sooner rather than later, but before he does, he wants to win not one, but two titles at both welterweight and middleweight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 5, 2026

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman has some direct advice for Shavkat Rakhmonov. At the end of 2024, it became clear that Rakhmonov would be set for a title opportunity in the 170-pound division. He was the first choice to face Belal Muhammad, who was the UFC welterweight titleholder at the time. Injuries derailed “Nomad’s” chances of competing for the gold.

Harry Kettle - February 3, 2026

UFC legend Kamaru Usman has argued that there’s a chance Khamzat Chimaev has outgrown the middleweight division. Right now, Khamzat Chimaev is sat at the top of the middleweight division as the champion following his win over Dricus du Plessis. His future, however, isn’t quite as certain, with many fans speculating that he’s going to shift up to light heavyweight – which is something that ‘Borz’ himself has heavily teased.

Curtis Calhoun - January 26, 2026

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev and former titleholder Kamaru Usman appear to be on a collision course. Almost immediately after defeating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev called for a matchup with former titleholder Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. Usman, who returned with a win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta last summer, is regarded by many as one of the greatest fighters in Mixed Martial Arts history.

Harry Kettle - January 24, 2026

Carlos Prates has given his thoughts on who could be next for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the number one pound for pound fighter in mixed martial arts today. He is the current UFC welterweight champion, and he is ready to take on any challengers that come his way. While we don’t know exactly how much longer he’s got left as an active competitor in the sport, his immediate future looks pretty bright.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 21, 2025

Jorge Masvidal is coming to the defense of Kamaru Usman amid recent comments from Ian Machado Garry. Garry has been clamoring for a shot at the UFC Welterweight Championship, ripping Usman along the way. Current titleholder Islam Makhachev has admitted he’d rather put his gold at stake against Usman, but Garry believes “The Nigerian Nightmare” is irrelevant going into 2026.

Harry Kettle - December 19, 2025

Joaquin Buckley isn’t convinced that Islam Makhachev will compete much longer, even if he fights and defeats Kamaru Usman. Right now, Islam Makhachev is on top of the world as the UFC welterweight champion. While there’s been no confirmation about what’s next for him, it certainly seems as if the idea of him being challenged by former champion Kamaru Usman is building momentum.