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Usman Makes Case for Lightweight Championship Opportunity

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TLDR Kamaru Usman has requested a title fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev Usman claims he is “the best test” for the current 155-pound champion The move would require Usman to drop 15 pounds from his normal welterweight division Usman held the welterweight title from 2019 to 2022 and hasn’t fought since March 2023 Makhachev won the lightweight title in 2022 and has defended it multiple times Sources: Yahoo Sports | MMA Junkie F…
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The Body Lock broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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