Usman undergoes knee surgery and promises to beat Covington

Through his social networks, the welterweight champion spoke about the operation for a double hernia in his knee and took the opportunity to needle the American

Franciele Marques

13/03/2019 | 10:40

K. Usman has no plans to return to the Octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @usman84kg

Kamaru Usman was crowned welterweight champion after a dominant victory over Tyron Woodely at UFC 235. Ten days after the event, the Nigerian had to undergo double hernia surgery on his knee. Through his social networks, the fighter spoke about the procedure and took the opportunity to provoke Colby covington.

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“That's it guys, you guessed it, they're going to put the knife on me, I'm in the hospital. Like I said, I had some significant injuries going into my last fight, so I want to get that sorted out soon. I'm going back as soon as possible to beat up 'you know who' (Colby). I'm feeling good (laughs), I'll talk to you after I finish the surgery”, said Usman in a live on Instagram on Tuesday (12).

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Kamaru has no plans to return to the Ultimate Octagon. However, we know who his next rival should be. At UFC 235, organization president Dana White stated that Covington would be the challenger for the welterweight title.