Daniel Cormier is excited about the possibility of a middleweight matchup between Robert Whittaker and Kamaru Usman.
Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) recently encouraged Usman to continue competing in the middleweight division following his impressive performance against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. Although Usman (20-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) lost the fight by majority decision, he showed resilience and made a strong comeback after a tough first round.
Both Whittaker and Usman are looking to bounce back after recent losses. Whittaker suffered a defeat at the hands of Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Given their shared history as former champions, Cormier believes that Whittaker and Usman should be involved in high-profile fights.
Cormier expressed his enthusiasm for a potential matchup between the two fighters on his ESPN show, “DC & RC.” He believes it would be a significant fight worthy of their skills and backgrounds.
Usman, while not confirming his plans, expressed openness to the idea of staying in the middleweight division. After three consecutive losses, including title fights against Leon Edwards and his most recent bout against Chimaev, Usman finds himself in unfamiliar territory. He stated on his YouTube channel that he didn’t mind being at 185 pounds and that he wants to compete in five-round fights moving forward.
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