After Almost Ruining Dana White’s Heroic Deed for Khamzat Chimaev, Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje Break Silence Over Ex-UFC Champ’s Knee Injury Status

‘The Nigerian Nightmare,’ Kamaru Usman, is preparing for his face-off against the ‘wolf,’ Khamzat Chimaev, at the upcoming UFC 294 event. Usman has once again proven his commitment by accepting the fight against Chimaev on such short notice, following Paulo Costa‘s withdrawal. Notably, this is not the first time that Usman has stepped up for a short-notice fight. The matchup is all thanks to Dana White’s unwavering commitment, which played a crucial role in saving UFC 294.

Usman has gained immense recognition for his exceptional performances in the welterweight division, and many consider him to be the top fighter on the current UFC roster. Usman’s next bout against Chimaev is eagerly anticipated, but there might be some unexpected surprises in store.

Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje refuse any knee injury during their sparing

Kamaru Usman’s aspiration is to reclaim the championship before he retires, and this vision could materialize if he secures a victory against Khamzat Chimaev in their upcoming bout. Dana White has asserted that the victor of this match will earn the opportunity to challenge Sean Strickland for the title.

Regardless, his aspirations to become a champion have a roadblock- his knee. It’s no secret that Usman struggles with a painful knee problem that flares up at times. During his recent encounter with Justin Gaethje, it appeared that his knee might have been injured. Critics and the online community even speculated about hearing a popping sound. However, both Gaethje and Usman later clarified the situation.

When asked about the popping noise by a media personality Gaethje refuted the claims and added that there was no popping noise. Even Usman took to X

(formerly Twitter) to disregard the claims made against him.

That was a close one from Usman and it felt as if Dana White’s dream for UFC 294 was totally tarnished.

Kamaru Usman’s problematic knee

Kamaru Usman is unquestionably one of the most intimidating figures to ever set foot in the UFC. However, his journey to the pinnacle of the sport has been far from smooth. This welterweight sensation has faced a relentless struggle with a damaged knee for over a decade, a consequence of his extensive wrestling background. Enduring countless strains and impacts on his knees throughout the years, the accumulated damage has led to a persistent injury that has cast a shadow over Usman’s fighting career.

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In the past, he added a statement about his knee problem. He added  “My knee pain has been bad for 10 years, I’ve had multiple meniscus surgeries and this is just from wrestling. I was so hard on my body wrestling because I just wanted to be the champion, I wanted to get there. I was willing to sacrifice whatever it took to get there, but my knee pain has been bad since I crossed over to MMA. It hasn’t stopped me, I’m still whipping dude’s a***.”

With UFC 294 just days away from materializing, Usman’s knee injury rumors are not a great thing. What do you think? Will Usman’s Knee stop him from going all out against Chimaev? Do tell us in the comment below.

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