Kamaru Usman is currently weighing his options regarding his future in the UFC following his defeat to Dricus Du Plessis. Usman also stated that a fight with Carlos Prates does not interest him.
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- Magomed Ankalaev: Losing UFC light heavyweight title was ‘worst day of my life’ (Yahoo Sports)
- Conor McGregor Posts Leg Extensions Days After Knee Tear, Fans Cannot Believe It (LowKick MMA)
- Kamaru Usman Makes It Clear Why Carlos Prates Fight Doesn’t Interest Him (LowKick MMA)
- Magomed Ankalaev: Losing UFC light heavyweight title was ‘worst day of my life’ (MMA Mania)
- Ian Garry believes beating Islam Makhachev is the ‘toughest challenge’ in UFC title fight history (Bloody Elbow)
- UFC 330 card takes hit after Erin Blanchfield withdrawal (Sherdog)
- UFC finalizes Aug. 8 Fight Night card with Darren Elkins farewell (Sherdog)
- Kamaru Usman weighs retirement following Dricus Du Plessis defeat (Sherdog)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the July 24, 2026 edition of the daily show.