During the recent edition of DC & Helwani, Cormier said that if Edwards can “batter” Diaz in a similar way to Jorge Masvidal did in 2019, then the UFC will start considering booking a rematch between Edwards and Kamaru Usman.
However, a win for Nate Diaz at UFC 262 would pretty much confirm a title shot for the Stockton-based fighter on the back of just one win. Cormier said:
However, Cormier believes that it will be Colby Covington who will end up in the worst-case scenario, due to the Edwards-Diaz situation. Covington, who is likely to fight for the title next against Usman, could be bumped out of the title picture, especially if Diaz beats Edwards.
A dominant win for Rocky would put him in the title conversation. Hence, DC believes Covington needs to ask the UFC to send him his bout agreement for a rematch against Kamaru Usman. Cormier said:
Kamaru Usman could have a few challengers lined up ahead of himself after UFC 261
After his win at UFC 261, Kamaru Usman is expected to face Colby Covington in a rematch. But a rematch with Leon Edwards could also turn into a reality for The Nigerian Nightmare, this time with the welterweight title being on the line.
A fight between Usman and Diaz could also take place, especially given the fact that the reigning UFC welterweight champion has already expressed his interest in a fight against the self-proclaimed West Coast Gangster.
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