LAS VEGAS – UFC President Dana White was impressed with Kamaru Usman’s victory over Rafael dos Anjos at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale, so much so that it could get him the next title shot.

From all previous appearances, Colby Covington (14-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) has been next in line to challenge UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley (19-3-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC). Usman’s dominant unanimous-decision performance against dos Anjos has shifted the narrative, though, and it has the UFC boss rethinking the scenario.

“I would like to see (Usman) fight Woodley now after seeing that,” White told reporters, including MMAjunkie, during his TUF 28 Finale post-event scrum. “Listen, Colby Covington pulled out of the fight, didn’t defend his belt, this, that, and the whole thing. I’m one of these guys, when I just see a fight like this, I want to see Usman fight now.”

Although he’s riding the high of Usman’s ninth straight victory, which took place in the FS1-televised headliner at Pearl Theater, White made sure to clarify he’s not making any immediate decision.

“We’ll see what happens, though,” White said. “I’m not saying that’s the case (that Usman will fight Woodley next). Sure (it’s possible). Nothing’s guaranteed in life, man. Nothing’s guaranteed in life.”

Regardless of what happens next, White said his opinion changed on Usman (14-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) after he put on a near-flawless 25-minute performance against the former UFC lightweight champ dos Anjos. It was exactly what White needed to see out of Usman, who has been pushing hard for bigger opportunities as he’s made an undefeated run up the rankings.

“I’ve been talking a lot of smack about him in his last several fights because I feel like he talks too much and doesn’t do enough in the octagon,” White said. “Well, he looked damn good tonight. Tonight he went in, and he delivered. He was punching harder in the fifth round than he was in the first round. Just punching, kicking, wrestling – the whole thing was impressive. I have such a huge amount of respect for ‘RDA.’ The guy’s a stud. He said it himself. He’s been here for 10 years, he’s fought all the best. Every time ‘RDA’ steps in there it’s incredible. So, Usman looked good tonight.”

When pressed for a solid answer on the future of the UFC welterweight title and who will be next to challenge Woodley, White hedged. He hinted that negotiations for a fight between Woodley and Covington have hit an impasse, and it remains to be seen what happens going forward.

“No (update on Woodley),” White said. “All these guys. Don’t even get me going. Don’t even get me going.”

For complete coverage of The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale, check out the UFC Events section of the site.