3. Demian Maia vs. Kamaru Usman
UFC Fight Night 129
May 19 | Santiago, Chile
Usman has the high-profile opponent he has long sought in his crosshairs. “The Ultimate Fighter 21” winner will carry an 11-fight winning streak into his headlining clash with Maia, as he continues his steady climb on the UFC’s welterweight ladder. Usman has compiled a perfect 7-0 mark inside the Octagon and has looked dominant in doing so. The 30-year-old Hard Knocks 365 export last appeared at UFC Fight Night 124 in January, when he took a three-round unanimous decision from Emil Weber Meek. A short-notice substitute for the injured Santiago Ponzinibbio, Maia finds himself on a two-fight losing streak for just the second time in his career. Nevertheless, the 2007 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships gold medalist owns wins over Chael Sonnen, Jon Fitch, Neil Magny, Gunnar Nelson, Matt Brown, Carlos Condit and Jorge Masvidal.

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