Kamaru Usman undergoes hand surgery and plans to return to the octagon in July, during International Fight Week

K. Usman has five title defenses at welterweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Welterweight champion and first place in the UFC weight-for-pound rankings, Kamaru Usman underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his hand. The information was released by the athlete's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, with “North American ESPN”.

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According to Ali Abdelaziz, the intention of Kamaru Usman is to return to the octagon during International Fight Week, a traditional annual celebration organized by the UFC in Las Vegas in the middle of the year. O UFC 276, the main point of the festivities, is scheduled for July 2nd, at the T-Mobile Arena.

Although it has not yet been officially announced, Dana White has already indicated that Leon edwards should be the next challenger for the belt Kamaru Usman. The Brit, who is coming off a victory over Nate diaz in June last year, he is undefeated in his last ten fights, with nine wins and one “no contest”, and has not been defeated since December 2015, when he was defeated by the current champion.

Leader of the Ultimate weight-for-pound ranking, Kamaru Usman is making history in the organization. The welterweight champion, who is in the sixth defense of his belt, is undefeated in the organization, with 15 victories, one triumph away from equaling the start of his career. Anderson Silva in Ultimate.