With Brazilian on the list, Kamaru Usman chooses the best fighters in MMA history

K. Usman has been welterweight champion since 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

UFC welterweight champion (up to 77kg) since March 2019, Kamaru Usman He is considered, by many, as one of the greatest names in the history of the sport. However, the Nigerian opted for modesty and, when asked about the matter, preferred not to include him on the select list. He cited Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre and Dominick Cruz as the greatest fighters of all time.

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“I think in this sport, I mean, this is all based on preferences. Different guys, who were successful. I think that, due to the skill and technique and everything these guys managed to show, (I say) Anderson Silva e Jon Jones. Also the variety of what other guys were able to bring, like Georges St-Pierre. I would also say Dominick Cruz”, said Usman in an interview with 'ESPN' North American, promoting his fight next Saturday (20).

Kamaru Usman He defended his title on five occasions, second only to GSP himself, who has nine. In his career, there are 20 positive results and only one negative.

He is now preparing to face Leon edwards in a rematch valid for the main fight of the UFC 278, which takes place next Saturday (20). On the first occasion, in 2015, the Nigerian won on points.