Kamaru Usman calls for fight against Darren Till

Usman (photo) challenged T. Woodley shortly after his victory at UFC Chile. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram KamaruUsman)

Kamaru Usman after victory in a fight against the Brazilian, Demian Maia at UFC Chile asked for a fight against the champion Tyron woodley. Now the Nigerian's focus is the fight against Darren till to seek the welterweight belt. The Brit is on the rise in Ultimate and is second in the division, with a victory the “Nigerian nightmare” could get closer to a title shot.

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Usman has also focused on Colby covington, but the fighter faces Rafael dos Anjos for the interim belt of the category this Saturday (09). “Obviously everyone wants to see me fight with Colby covington, but he will fight for the interim belt and should win this fight. So he will take Tyron woodley by the title. Darren till He really is the man. He's tough, I know he likes to fight and he has to fight, but has he been tested against a guy like me?” he explained.

The “Nigerian nightmare” stated that he is a difficult opponent for Till. “Everyone wants to see this. I know he's a tough guy, a good puncher. I may not be the best puncher, the best jiu-jitsu, nor the best wrestler; but when I put it all together, I’m a tough guy to deal with,” he said.

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