Fight analysis At one point, Kamaru Usman was a dominant welterweight champion and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. But Father Time came for him three years ago when a head kick from Leon Edwards ended his title reign and sparked a three-fight losing streak.

Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title after a record four title defenses for a move up to 170 pounds. He is expected to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title later in the year.