Usman lost a majority decision to Chimaev on short notice at UFC 294 but bounced back with a win over Joaquin Buckley.
He plans to fight Makhachev next to reclaim the welterweight title, aiming to retire by 2026.
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman intends to reclaim the title against Islam Makhachev before pursuing a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev.
Usman lost a majority decision to Chimaev on short notice at UFC 294 but bounced back with a win over Joaquin Buckley.
He plans to fight Makhachev next to reclaim the welterweight title, aiming to retire by 2026.