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Dana White: Kamaru Usman Promised Welterweight Title Shot at UFC 235

UFC President Dana White has confirmed Kamaru Usman will fight for the welterweight title at UFC 235 in March, and it remains to be seen whether he'll face champion Tyron Woodley or someone else.

Earlier this month, Usman took to social media to share a photo of a bout agreement, challenging Woodley:

KAMARU USMAN

Hope the hand is ready champ @TWooodley the @ufc bout agreement has been signed and I’ll see you soon ud83dudc4aud83cudffeud83dudc4aud83cudffeud83cuddf3ud83cuddec #AndNew #NigerianNightmare #GoTime @AliAbdelaziz00 @danawhite @seanshelby @Mickmaynard2 https://t.co/3cP1V1whQr

Per MMAJunkie's John Morgan, White confirmed a title fight will be happening, although there was no mention of Woodley.