Kamaru Usman has welcomed the idea of defending the UFC welterweight title against Conor McGregor if he beats Leon Edwards.
Usman, 35, looks to win back his 170lb belt six months after losing it by devastating knockout to Edwards in their rematch. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' was dominating the fight before being knocked out with a last-gasp head-kick to lose his belt with less than a minute remaining.
McGregor has previously labelled Usman as a "sloppy, orthodox wrestler" who poses no danger to him in a potential fight. The Irishman mocked Usman after he was knocked out by Edwards last August and with 'Notorious' stating his interest in fighting for the welterweight title, Usman admitted that he would be open to facing McGregor.
