Kamaru Usman contemplating retirement after UFC OKC loss
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is contemplating retirement after a unanimous decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Fight Night 281.
- Usman, nearing 40, has a 1-4 record in his last four fights and expressed doubts about continuing his MMA career during a recent podcast.
- He acknowledged that his recent performance did not represent his or his coaches' standards and is now assessing his future with his team and family.
- This loss marked the first time Usman was visibly beaten and damaged in a fight, contrasting with his previous close decision losses.
- Once considered the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, Usman had a 19-fight winning streak and five UFC title defenses before losing his belt in 2021.
