C. McGregor (left) expressed a desire to face K. Usman (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
the news that Conor McGregor Wanting to return to fight for the welterweight belt took the MMA community by surprise. However, for UFC commentator Joe Rogan, the Irishman needs to be careful when challenging Kamaru Usman. According to him, the Nigerian represents a real danger and is the best fighter in the organization today.
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“Now he’s talking about fighting Kamaru Usman. Be careful what you order. Usman is a big man and is at the top right now. This is the best fighter in all categories today. (…) McGregor is an elite fighter, but Usman is something different. That's a different challenge,” Rogan said on his podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience'.
Joe also spoke about Kamaru's importance to history in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.). The commentator says that the Nigerian could face any fighter who has been through the organization's elite.
“I would put Kamaru Usman against any welterweight fighter who ever lived. I'm not saying he would beat Georges St-Pierre, I'm not saying he would beat them all, but he could beat them all. He might be the best to ever be in the division. He's as good as they come, as he has ferocious knockout power, he's elite at wrestling, no one puts him on his back. And he’s still improving,” he concluded.
Champion of the 77,1kg division since March 2019, Usman has already defended his title on five occasions and is taking great strides to establish his name among the best in the history of Ultimate. He is recovering from a hand injury and should have his next fight against Leon edwards.
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