K. Usman has been welterweight champion since 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In a great phase in Ultimate, after defending his title for the fifth time, Kamaru Usman entered the discussion between the best welterweight (up to 77kg) in the history of the sport. However, for Chael Sonnen, the 'shadow' of Georges St-Pierre also brings a burden to the Nigerian. Furthermore, the former fighter also believes that the current champion of the division will not take long to end his career.
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"Kamaru Usman is defending the world title and the current pound-for-pound status in the world, while still having problems with the 'ghost' of Georges St-Pierre. It's a difficult situation for him. The retirement of Kamaru Usman, even if he doesn't talk about it yet, it will come faster than everyone imagines. He has done everything in his career”, said Sonnen in an interview with 'MMA Junkie'.
According to Chael, if Kamaru decides to retire in the near future, his successful path in the sport has already been mapped out. He even believes that the Nigerian has reached a level equal to that of GSP and no longer needs to prove himself in the Ultimate octagon.
“Now he is in his 'second half' and he only has one 'goal' left to score, which is to surpass Georges St-Pierre. It's difficult, but he's on his way. Kamaru could even be defeated or leave the sport that would already be one of the top welterweights of all time. Not another discussion”, concluded the current commentator.
Champion of the 21st season of 'TUF’, Kamaru Usman has never been defeated in the UFC since his debut. With a sequence of 15 positive results, the Nigerian is just one victory away from equaling Anderson Silva in the longest period of invincibility in the organization.
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