Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has unveiled an ambitious plan for the final chapter of his fighting career, declaring his intention to retire only after capturing both the welterweight and middleweight world titles—a feat that would rank among the most remarkable comeback stories in mixed martial arts history.

The “Nigerian Nightmare” outlined his two-division goal at a time when many had begun to doubt his chances of returning to the sport’s top tier. After back-to-back losses to Leon Edwards and a short-notice defeat to Khamzat Chimaev at middleweight, questions mounted about whether the 38-year-old’s prime was behind him.

However, Usman silenced some critics with a victory over Joaquin Buckley, and according to ClutchPoints, he now has his eyes set on joining the elite group of fighters—including Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Amanda Nunes, and Henry Cejudo—who have held titles in two divisions simultaneously.

The first challenge is reclaiming the welterweight belt, which he held for over three years before Edwards dethroned him. The division has evolved since then, featuring rising contenders like Michael Morales, Ian Garry, and Carlos Prates, all vying for top positioning.

The middleweight ambition poses an even greater challenge. Chimaev, who defeated Usman in his 185-pound debut, has since captured the middleweight title with a dominant performance over Dricus Du Plessis and has continued to improve. Yet Usman maintains that with a full training camp, he could produce a very different outcome, pointing to his competitive showing despite minimal preparation in their previous encounter.

Throughout his career, Usman’s wrestling pedigree and suffocating top control have defined his success, yielding victories over fighters such as Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington (twice), Gilbert Burns, and Tyron Woodley.

Whether the UFC will provide him a clear path to achieve his two-belt dream will largely depend on his upcoming performances, but Usman has expressed a strong desire to remain active throughout 2026.

If he succeeds, his retirement would mark the conclusion of one of the most compelling redemption stories in mixed martial arts history.