Kamaru Usman is all for Islam Makhachev's move up to the UFC welterweight division. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title and will get an immediate title shot against newly crowned welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena later in the year.

Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC Atlanta MMA event on ESPN last weekend at State Farm Arena in Georgia including wins from Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas.

Kamaru Usman calls out Islam Makhachev after dominant UFC Atlanta win, setting his sights on the lightweight showdown's victor.

Kamaru Usman would like the chance to fight Islam Makhachev before his career is up, as he believes it's a blockbuster fight.

Belal Muhammad thinks it’s time for him and Kamaru Usman to settle the score. The longtime rivals could be set for a fight in the near future with Muhammad losing his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 and Usman making a triumphant return to the division with a win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta on Saturday.

The former UFC Welterweight Champion had a long road to get back into the win column. After nearly four years and a three-fight losing skid to Leon Edwards (twice) and Khamzat Chimaev, Usman returned in the main event of UFC Atlanta where he notched a dominant decision win over Joaquin Buckley.

UFC star says Islam Makhachev would easily dominate Joaquin Buckley, sparking debate among fans after Buckley’s recent performance.

Kamaru Usman dominates Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, dismisses Belal Muhammad’s callout, and targets the welterweight title next.