K. Usman (left) wants to face M. Chiesa on June 12th. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Everything was almost ok Colby covington to be the next challenger for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.), but all he needed to do was match the division champion, Kamaru Usman. According to businessman Ali Abdelaziz, the Nigerian believes that the North American needs to win another victory and now wants to face Michael chiesa No. UFC 263, which will be held in June this year.
“In the last 10 months, Kamaru (Usman) has fought three times, while Colby (Covington) has fought three times in the last three years. He (Covington) fought with Woodley, who is no longer in Ultimate. Maybe he's good at business, but who cares? Chiesa has four wins in a row, Vincent Luque has three and Leon edwards has nine consecutive victories. Why Colby covington is it so special?”, asked Abdelaziz in an interview with the North American ‘ESPN’.
Despite considering 'respect' for Dana White, Ali Abdelaziz spoke about his desire to Kamaru Usman defend the division belt at other times. The Nigerian even called him asking to fight in July and face Michael chiesa on card.
“Kamaru has earned every right to do whatever he wants now. We respect Dana (White) and her designs, but we will work together. Usman called me yesterday and said he wants to face Michael chiesa on June 12th. He asked me who had the longest winning streak among the top five or six and I said it was Chiesa. He has no fight. Kamaru wants to fight him”, concluded the businessman.
In addition to the possible confrontation between Kamaru Usman e Michael chiesa for the welterweight title, Ultimate has already confirmed two other belt fights for the UFC 263. On the card, Israel adesanya faces Marvin vettori, While Deiveson Figueiredo measures forces against Brandon Moreno.
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