Kamaru Usman has agreed to fight Shavkat Rahmonov.

The former UFC welterweight champion (20-4) has responded to the bold challenge from the American fighter (21-6), reports Vesti.kz.

Kamaru Usman Joaquin Buckley

After his victory over (17-5) in the main event of UFC on ESPN 63 in Tampa, Florida, Buckley asked fans to applaud as he announced potential opponents. Usman was his choice.

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"It's like no one hears or understands what I'm saying. Shavkat, Belal, Ian, Buckley, JDM, I don’t care who I fight. The only thing I won’t do is fight when my body isn’t ready. When I’m healthy, I don’t care who my opponent is," Usman stated on the Pound for Pound podcast.

Shavkat Rakhmonov has found a new opponent for the UFC title fight

It’s worth noting that Kamaru was offered to fight (19-0) at UFC 310, which took place on December 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the Nigerian declined.

Shavkat Rakhmonov turned down

As a result, "Nomad" fought against the Irishman (15-1) and won by unanimous decision. Initially, Rakhmonov was supposed to face the reigning UFC champion (24-3), but the champion contracted an infection in his leg and had to withdraw from the fight.

Ian Garry defeated Belal Muhammad Rakhmonov was informed of a new problem in the UFC. Details