Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman faces a critical moment in his career at UFC on ESPN 69, according to Daniel Cormier. Usman, currently on a three-fight losing streak, will take on Joaquin Buckley in the main event on June 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cormier believes that a victory over Buckley could change the narrative surrounding Usman’s recent performances. Despite his recent setbacks, a win over Buckley could reignite Usman’s career and position him for a potential title shot in the future.
With Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defending his title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, the possibility of a future showdown between Muhammad and Usman adds an extra layer of intrigue to the welterweight division.
As time waits for no one in the world of MMA, Usman must seize this opportunity to prove his greatness and solidify his place among the elite fighters in the welterweight division.