Kamaru Usman has his sights set on Neil Magny.
This past Saturday night (April 8), Usman turned in a one-sided performance against Sean Strickland inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Usman earned a unanimous decision victory in the preliminary portion of UFC 210.
“The Nigerian Nightmare” extended his winning streak to nine. After the fight, Usman told Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) color commentator Joe Rogan that he’d like to fight Neil Magny next. Magny holds the sixth spot on the official UFC welterweight rankings.
Usman initially welcomed a bout with Dong Hyun Kim, but Kim is set for a bout against Colby Covington in June as part of UFC Fight Night 111. Speaking with the media after his UFC 210 bout, Usman said he’s open to fighting on the UFC 211 card (via MMAJunkie.com):
“I want Magny. I wanted Dong Hyun Kim because he’s high up there, he’s a grappler, and he’s an aggressive guy who comes forward. I wanted him. I think that would be a good style clash, but I’m hearing he’s booked (against Covington). If Mangy’s available I want him next. I want him in Dallas. I’m from Arlington, Texas, and I want the chance to go home and really entertain my fans, family, everybody.”
