Kamaru Usman highlights 'special love' as motivation to remain at the top of the welterweight division

K. Usman is the UFC welterweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Kamaru Usman is recognized as one of the main names in Ultimate today. Welterweight champion (up to 77kg), the Nigerian has broken records in his career and is already in the discussion as one of the greatest fighters in the history of the organization. In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', the fighter revealed a 'special love' as his biggest motivation to stay at the top.

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“It's my daughter (biggest motivation) and understanding that the opportunity, in addition to everything I'm presenting to her, is what has made me take advantage and adopt a lifestyle, a certain style of education. It's not the same opportunities I've been to. I want to make sure that she can do anything she wants to do,” declared Usman, in an interview with 'MMA Junkie'.

Kamaru Usman is recovering from hand surgery and must measure strength against Leon edwards for the belt in the under-77kg division. mid-year. To date, he has four title defenses and the record for most consecutive victories in the welterweight division, with 14 consecutive victories.

One of the biggest names in the organization today, the Nigerian is coming off a victory over Colby covington No. UFC 268, which took place on November 6th. In his career, 20 triumphs and one setback.