Originally, rising UFC welterweight contender Kamaru Usman was expected to battle the dangerous Emil “Valhalla” Meek at UFC 219. Unfortunately, it sounds like visa issues could force Norway’s Meek out of this planned showdown – which means Usman will have to look elsewhere for a dance partner.
Just received information that my visa is having some delays and that he UFC might have to re-schedule my next fight :/ #betsafe #ufc219 pic.twitter.com/afta292YiN
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) November 14, 2017
The “Nigerian Nightmare” has wasted no time in the hunt for a UFC 219 foe. Over the last few weeks, he’s been ceaselessly calling out Colby Covington, and on Tuesday, he also directed a callout to red-hot British contender Darren Till, who was quick to respond.
I guess I wasn’t lying… @emilvalhalla for stepping up. Now everyone else can get back to @ColbyCovMMA @darrentill2 @danawhite @seanshelby @Mickmaynard2
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) November 14, 2017
Be careful what you wish for ♂
— Darren Till (@darrentill2) November 14, 2017
Sign the contract or shut your mouth lil boy. No games here mate I’m all business ♂ @danawhite @seanshelby @Mickmaynard2
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) November 14, 2017
Id sleep you in one round you midget…
— Darren Till (@darrentill2) November 14, 2017
I’d finish him in the 2nd or 3rd if he makes it there. I️ like to punish my guys and take some life away.
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) November 15, 2017
Kamaru Usman is currently undefeated in the UFC’s Octagon, having dominated Hayder Hassan, Leon Edwards, Alexander Yakovlev, Warlley Alves, Sean Strickland, and most recently, Sergio Moraes, since joining the promotion’s roster.
Till, on the other hand, also boasts an undefeted grade in the UFC, having defeated Wendell de Oliveira, Jessin Ayari, Bojan Veličković, and most recently, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the Octagon.
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This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 15/11/2017.