Kamaru Usman moves to MW to fight Dricus Du Plessis
Key Questions
What is Kamaru Usman's next fight?
Usman is moving up to middleweight to face Dricus Du Plessis. The matchup reshapes the 185-pound title picture and affects fighters like Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev, and Nassourdine Imavov.
Why is Belal Muhammad not fighting Kamaru Usman?
Belal Muhammad is instead scheduled to fight Gabriel Bonfim due to vertigo issues. This development cleared the path for Usman's middleweight move.
What is the broader impact of Usman's move to middleweight?
The shift creates significant changes in the middleweight division rankings and title contention. Chael Sonnen's analysis has provided additional context on the implications for the division.
Breaking: Kamaru Usman moving up to middleweight to fight Dricus Du Plessis. This reshapes the 185 title picture and impacts Strickland, Chimaev, Imavov. Chael Sonnen's analysis adds context. Belal Muhammad explains he's fighting Bonfim instead of Usman due to vertigo, confirming Usman's move. Huge development for MW division. NEW: Brendan Allen claims he was supposed to fight DDP, calling him a 'b*tch' – adds another layer to MW logjam.