Kamaru Usman vows to crush Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294

American professional mixed martial artist of Nigerian descent, Kamaru Usman, recently spoke up about his UFC 294 defeat to Khamzat Chimaev.

The former UFC welterweight champion gave it his all, but the judges scored the fight 28-28, 29-27, and 29-27, so he lost by majority decision.

Unexpectedly, Kamaru Usman agreed to fight ‘Borz’ at middleweight after Paulo Costa’s medical clearance to do so had been denied.

He posted an explanation of his decision on his X account, stating that he assumed the risk for his reputation in the sport because it could have an impact on his title.

He said, “I dared 2 be great & fell short. Sometimes this is the journey of life.

“I prey I never complain about the cards I’ve been dealt 4 I have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams Alhamdulilah 4 everything.

“We go back 2 the drawing board &Insha Allah we’ll be back #UFC294 #GREATFUL”.