After breaking St-Pierre's record, Usman asks for respect from the MMA community

K. Usman at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The convincing victory of Kamaru Usman about Gilbert Durinho made Ultimate history. In the main fight of UFC 258, held this Saturday (13), in Las Vegas (USA), the Nigerian surpassed Georges St-Pierre's mark of 12 consecutive victories at welterweight (up to 77kg.). Owner of the new record, the champion demanded respect from the MMA community, revealing that he feels discredited in relation to the weight for weight in Ultimate..

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“Not that I mind, but I care. Respect me. Pound for pound is not a popularity contest. (…) I control what happens inside the Octagon. Just because I don't 'make noise', I don't brag, I don't get into trouble outside of sport, I'm not in the best of times… let's be honest. I need to be promoted on that list”, said the champion.

With 17 consecutive victories in his recent career in MMA, Usman is currently fifth in the weight-for-weight rankings. Currently, the athlete is behind names like Stipe Miocic, Israel adesanya, Jon Jones and the recently retired, Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Known as the 'Nigerian Nightmare', the athlete, this weekend, surpassed the legendary St-Pierre's mark. Moments before Usman's interview, UFC president Dana White admitted that the athlete is now at the same level as the Canadian.