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In the world of sports and entertainment, rumors about romantic relationships between celebrities often capture the public’s attention. The UFC has had its fair share of stars who have been at the center of such speculations, and Kamaru Usman is no exception. Despite his recent inactivity in the octagon, the former welterweight champion has been in the spotlight of rumors lately.
There is a prominent rumor online that Kamaru Usman is dating the famous pop star Dua Lipa. Lipa has been one of the most renowned musicians in the last decade, with her latest hit coming in the movie ‘Barbie’. Further, she recently shocked the world with her looks and fashion at the Barbie premiere.
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Kamaru Usman finally addresses rumors about dating Dua Lipa
While many stars do not usually address such rumors, The Nigerian Nightmare chose a different route. He recently posted an Instagram story that left the fans surprised.
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A picture featuring pop star Dua Lipa and someone who looked like Kamaru Usman began circulating on the internet recently. With little to no inspection, people understood that it was not the former UFC champ with Lipa. Moreover, it was intended as a comedic take on the dating rumors.
Usman, with a sense of humor, decided to join in on the fun. Soon, he reposted the picture on his Instagram story, adding laughable emojis to playfully acknowledge the situation. Usman’s Instagram story and the picture generated a flurry of reactions from fans. Many fans saw the humor in the situation and appreciated Usman’s lighthearted response.
Meanwhile, things are not so light-hearted on the fighting front for the former welterweight champion.
UFC veteran criticizes the idea of Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev
Fans have no idea about who the 36-year-old is going to face next. However, there are rumors from a long time that suggest a fight against Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev has been inactive in the UFC since September 2022, and also needs an opponent, just like Usman. While fans are loving this potential fight, many big names like Dana White have dismissed the bout.
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Recently, Henry Cejudo talked about how it is not a smart move for Usman to fight Chimaev at 185 lbs. According to Cedujo, ‘Borz’ is a big fighter who is going to have an advantage over Usman at middleweight.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria enters the octagon during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Rather, the former double champ believes they should fight at welterweight. “Make them go down to 170. They could come down to 170 and let’s make it fair. The last thing you want to do is dabble and go up in weight divisions, I just don’t think that’s a smart move.” What are your opinions about it? Do let us know in the comments below.
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