UFC 294 fans worried about Kamaru Usman injury ahead of Khamzat Chimaev fight

Fans Fear Injury

MMA fans are expressing concerns that Kamaru Usman may have suffered an injury just days before his highly anticipated showdown with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. The former welterweight champion is set to face the undefeated Russian in the main event on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi.

Open Workout Incident

During an open workout on Wednesday, Usman appeared to tweak his left knee while taking down his teammate Justin Gaethje. A video of the exchange went viral, with fans analyzing the footage and speculating about Usman's well-being.

Fans React

Many fans expressed worry after seeing the video, with one fan on social media saying, "Look at Justin's face, he is worried." Another fan pleaded, "Please, not like this." Some fans noticed that Usman immediately started limping after the incident, while others simply remarked, "Man, not looking good."

Justin Gaethje Responds

Gaethje, the former interim UFC lightweight champion, dismissed the concerns, stating, "He said I'm good or something like that. I thought he hit his head on the mat. I asked him if he hit his head in this clip when we got up and he said no."

Usman Addresses the Fears

Usman himself addressed the speculation, calling it "stupid" and "dumb." He questioned why he would continue hitting mitts if his knee was truly injured and assured fans that he is fine. The pound-for-pound king also emphasized that people will believe anything they see on the internet.

Middleweight Debut

Usman's fight against Chimaev at UFC 294 will be his middleweight debut. A victory in this bout could secure him a title shot in the future.