Kamaru Usman and Dustin Poirier, two esteemed fighters in the UFC, recently discussed their potential opponents for their upcoming fights on the Anik-Florian podcast. Poirier expressed confidence that his next opponent would come from a list of names mentioned during the podcast, ruling out a potential fight with Covington due to reliability concerns.
Poirier has previously fought many of the listed opponents, making matchups with Volkanovski, Covington, or Diaz more intriguing. A fight with Diaz could be particularly enticing, especially if it were to serve as a retirement bout, given their history.
On the other hand, Usman, a former welterweight champion, is in a different position. He acknowledged the possibility of facing opponents like Rakhmonov, Garry, Maddalena, or Muhammad. Usman, a top contender in the welterweight division, might also consider a move to middleweight following his impressive performance against Chimaev.
A potential matchup with Muhammad could be for the welterweight title, depending on the outcome of Muhammad's fight with Edwards. Usman could also face Muhammad even if he loses, with Rakhmonov and Garry likely heading towards a showdown of their own.
Overall, the matchups discussed by Usman and Poirier present exciting possibilities for UFC fans. Whether it's a high-stakes title fight or a long-awaited showdown, these potential matchups have the potential to headline major pay-per-view events in the near future.
As the UFC community eagerly awaits official announcements regarding these matchups, the sport continues to captivate audiences with its mix of skill, strategy, and drama. Fans can look forward to thrilling fights and memorable moments as these fighters prepare to step into the octagon once again.
