“Someone Needs to Be…” – After Birthday Callout by Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev Warns to Send Former UFC Champion Into “Retirement”

Khamzat Chimaev has offered his aid to ease Kamaru Usman‘s pain. The Nigerian fighter is reeling back from his two consecutive losses against Leon Edwards, and many have started questioning whether the former UFC champion has outlived his shelf life. However, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is adamant about another title push. After screening potential candidates, he has zeroed in on the Swede as his next target.

Meanwhile, ‘Borz’, who hasn’t fought since September last year against Kevin Holland at UFC 279, is also without an opponent. A probable showdown between the top welterweights might be on the cards after Usman ignited the initial sparks. But his comments didn’t sit well with the Swedish fighter, who was keen to send him a threat of pushing him into retirement.

Khamzat Chimaev steps in to assist Kamaru Usman with his retirement

The 28-year-old took to his Twitter handle and hit back at Usman, who boasted of an illustrious resume but was at a crossroads in his career.

He wrote, “Someone needs to be poisoned for retirement 🤝 [translated]”

Given his fighting record in the UFC, the #3 ranked welterweight is currently on an unusually long break. The odds of both fighters going at it might suit every stakeholder, especially Usman, who finds himself in an unlikely spot.

Chimaev makes sense for Kamaru Usman

The 35-year-old fighter addressed these issues and also disclosed his desire to fight Chimaev in an interview with ESPN. Despite spiraling down the pecking order in the past couple of fights, the 20-3 record holder was still upbeat about his fighting career.

He stated, “A fight with myself and Khamzat? Boom. I’m kind of in a place now where I’m having fun with it. And what’s the biggest, funnest, most intense fight that really makes me feel something? That’s a fight right there. That could headline a pay-per-view.”

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The welterweight division is currently in a state of flux, as champion Leon Edwards is domineering over Colby Covington‘s title shot. In addition, Gilbert Burns has emerged as an alternative after turning in an impressive display against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287.

What do you think of this tweet by UFC star Khamzat Chimaev? Do you believe both fighters are on course to collide with each other? Let us know in the comments below.

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