J. Gaethje (left) and K. Usman in a training session. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @usman84kg
The interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) and the owner of the welterweight (up to 77kg) UFC belt, Justin gaethje e Kamaru Usman released images of an intense training session that will prepare the Nigerian for the UFC 251, which takes place on July 11th. In the recording, it is possible to see the combatants exchanging blows and sharpening their techniques for future challenges.
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“Iron sharpens iron. How much would you pay to watch this for a few rounds? Kamaru Usman He looks like a murderer. I'm glad to have you in the space. Just two guys having fun,” Gaethje wrote.
Usman is scheduled for his debut card on 'Ilha da Luta'. The athlete will return to the Octagon seven months after his first title defense, in December last year. To retain his title, the Nigerian must get past the Brazilian Gilbert Durinho, who is in a great phase in his career and has not lost since July 2018.
While assisting Kamaru in preparing for the UFC 251, Justin stays in shape for the confrontation against the current lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The confrontation has not yet been made official by Ultimate, but it is expected to take place in the second half of 2020.
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