Kamaru Usman back-up fighter for Chimaev vs Costa

In this article, we will discuss the possibility of Kamaru Usman stepping in as a back-up fighter for the highly anticipated match between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa. Usman is a fighter that I personally care about as a fan, and I always look forward to his fights. However, if a fighter sits out for a year, regardless of the reason, their time in the spotlight is over.

Usman fought in March of this year, and if his next fight is not announced within the next eight weeks, it will likely be pushed to March of next year, making it a year since his last fight. It is important to note that no fighter, no matter how talented, can sit out for a year and come back to be meaningful in a competitive division like the welterweight division. The human body is not made to go 25 minutes in a fight, and it takes time for fighters to prepare and get back into fighting shape.

Kamaru Usman is a fighter who deserves more respect than he is currently being shown. If he chooses not to fight, that is a different conversation. But if he is willing to fight, he should not be kept waiting indefinitely.

One suggestion for Usman is to move up to the middleweight division (185 lbs). Usman has previously competed at 184 lbs in wrestling, so size is not an issue for him. Moving up to a higher weight class can provide him with an easier path as he gets older. The higher the weight class, the less skilled the fighters tend to be.

The reason Usman has not moved up to middleweight already is because he did not want to have to fight Israel Adesanya. He did not want to put his fans in a position where they would have to choose between him and Adesanya. So, he stayed at welterweight to avoid that situation.

However, with Adesanya no longer pursuing the middleweight championship and stepping aside to give others a chance, the landscape has changed. This opens up an opportunity for Usman to move up to middleweight.

There is currently a potential fight between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev. However, before promoting this fight as a number one contenders match, the focus should be on getting the fight to happen. It is crucial to have a backup fighter ready in case the Costa vs Chimaev fight falls through.

The right person to fill in as a backup fighter is Kamaru Usman. He has already expressed interest in the fight, he is always in shape and ready to go, and he has the name recognition to make it a meaningful fight.

In conclusion, Kamaru Usman should be considered as a back-up fighter for the Paulo Costa vs Khamzat Chimaev fight. He has the skills, the size, and the readiness to step in if needed. Usman deserves more respect for his accomplishments and should not be kept waiting indefinitely. Moving up to middleweight could provide him with new opportunities and challenges. The focus should be on getting the Costa vs Chimaev fight to happen, but having Usman as a backup fighter is crucial. He is the right person for the job, with the name recognition and readiness to make it a meaningful fight.

It remains to be seen what will happen in the welterweight division and if Usman will indeed move up to middleweight. But as a fan, I hope to see him back in the Octagon soon, whether it’s as a back-up fighter or in his own fight. Usman has proven himself to be a formidable competitor, and I look forward to seeing what he does next.