UFC 278: Kamaru Usman refuses to rule out fighting Jon Jones at light heavyweight

UFC superstar Kamaru Usman has refused to rule out fighting Jon Jones – despite the fact they are in two completely different weight classes.

The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’, 35, is currently gearing up for a return to the UFC Octagon, which he’ll be welcomed back to this weekend by Leon Edwards.

And it seems the UFC welterweight champion is still intent on exploring a move to light heavyweight after his return to the eight-sided cage.

Usman was initially a bit hesitant at first about the prospect of fighting Jones by urging people to ‘chill’.

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But the pound-for-pound king quickly performed a U-turn by leaving the door open to facing Jonny Bones.

When asked what he thinks of a potential fight with Jones, the 35-year-old said: “We’ve got to chill with these scenarios now.”

The Ultimate Fighter 21 winner then added: “Nah, Jon is Jon, he’s big as hell, which is why he can easily make that transition to heavyweight.

“If the money’s right, I’ll try my luck, but Jon is great.

“Jon is a fantastic competitor and definitely in that conversation as the best-ever.”

When asked if he thinks a fight with Khamzat Chimaev would be a ‘super gigantic fight’, Usman replied: “I think any fight that I fight next is going to be a gigantic fight.”

He added: “I’ve already stated that I want that light heavyweight belt. For a lot of people it’s crazy but a lot of things seem crazy until it’s done. I stated that I wanted it.

“After this win, [UFC President] Dana [White] and I will sit down and we’ll have a conversation.

“You guys think that I kid when I come up here? I usually laugh when I’m kidding, but I’m not kidding. Everyone thought I was playing with the whole