5 reasons why Conor McGregor vs. Kamaru Usman makes sense

#4. New challenge for Kamaru Usman

With a 15-fight winning streak in the UFC, Kamaru Usman enjoys an unblemished record in the promotion. Such has been his domination that he has often been compared to legends like Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre.

Needless to say, the Nigerian has indeed been a nightmare for his opponents. Since defeating former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' has faced the best fighters in the 170 lbs division not once but twice, and yet, he remains unbeaten.

As mentioned by Kamaru Usman time and again, there needs to be new challenges on the horizon to keep a fighter hungry, and facing one of the biggest superstars in UFC history, Conor McGregor could be that challenge.

The Irishman has enjoyed poster boy status in Dana White's promotion for quite a while. But having fallen into a rough patch in his career, he will be looking to make the most of his comeback fight.

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#3. Striking prowess of both fighters

The exploits of Conor McGregor and Kamaru Usman inside the octagon need not be explained to fans. Both enjoy a stellar record from their stand position and rely on explosiveness to inflict damage.

According to official stats, 'The Notorious' has eight knockout wins in his UFC career. Barring the two losses against Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor has never been knocked out in the UFC.

Kamaru Usman, too, is a relentless fighter in his own right. Although primarily a wrestler, the Nigerian has evolved into a lethal striker under Trevor Wittman. Despite having just four knockout wins in his UFC career, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' is known for taming the entire division with his fists.

His win against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 is a reminder of the threat he poses in the striking department. 'Gamebred', who had no knockout losses in his career until then, was stung by a strong right hand from Kamaru Usman. The punch proved to be too much for him and he was knocked out cold.