Usman says McGregor has become an ordinary fighter and says: 'He's not the same anymore'

K. Usman shot at C. McGregor. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press

The rise of rivalry between Kamaru Usman e Conor McGregor got a new chapter. After 'Notorious' stating that he could move up a division, the welterweight champion (up to 77kg.) seems not to be excited about the possibility. According to him, the Irishman is not at his peak and has become an ordinary fighter.

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“He is no longer the ConorMcGregor he was when he was champion. He is no longer the old hungry McGregor that fighters respected. Not that we no longer respect him, but he is no longer the same. He's still in Ultimate, but he's just an ordinary fighter,” said Usman in an interview with 'ESPN' North-American.

Considered one of the greatest phenomena in the history of MMA, Conor McGregor He was double champion of the featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg) of the Ultimate. Currently, the 'Notorious', as he is known, is going through a period of oscillation and has won three of his last six fights. He prepares for the trilogy in front of Dustin poirier, which happens in the UFC 264, July 10th.

Ultimate Champion for over two years, Usman is going through his best moment in the organization. Undefeated since arriving at the company, the athlete has 14 positive results in a row. In his last appointment, the Nigerian ran over Jorge masvidal with one of the most notable knockouts of the season, in UFC 261.