Rumored Khamzat Chimaev has said that the UFC are targeting a fight between him and Kamaru Usman @ UFC 294

[cade187]

I'm not forgetting shit. Find me an official weight in that he missed beyond the one time. This is all fan fantasy bullshit.

Yeah cancelling a fight because you’re overweight doesn’t count as missing weight. Whatever helps you sleep at night bud.

 

[Memnok]

Great matchup.
I think Usman's jab and straights will dictate the range and pace of this fight but it'll be interesting to see how Khamzat approaches this fight. At range Usman has the advantage but I think Khamzat might be the more ferocious guy on the inside being able to match Burns in the pocket is impressive and something Usman really struggled to do and Colby was also able to do damage inside too. But he also showed he doesn't have the crazy cardio Usman does.

Can Usman jab Khamzat silly at range? Or is Khamzat going to get inside and make this ugly like Colby did? I have no idea but it's a great fight.

I am not sure Usman wins at range, Khamzat is the taller fighter and even if Usman has maybe an inch on him in reach in theory I don't think he can constantly land the jab without getting hit. I would say tossup at range, khamzat in close/dirty boxing and it will be very interesting to see how much he has to work to take Usman down.

 

[HaulParris]

For the Super Welterweight (aka Junior Middleweight) title at 179lbs.

 

[chiefwiggum]

Usman is washed but it will still be a good fight

he just had a close fight for the title and he’s washed ?