UFC CEO Dana White known as Kamaru Usman the perfect welterweight in combined martial arts historical past, however one in every of his former opponents strongly disagreed.
Usman’s reign as 170-pound champion doubtless secured him a future Corridor of Famer. “The Nigerian Nightmare” defeated Colby Covington twice and Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal twice on the high of the 170-pound mountain. Usman additionally defeated “Gamebred” known as, which was a uncommon feat.
Nonetheless, most individuals argue that Georges St-Pierre is the GOAT of the welterweight division. As for Tyron Woodley, whom Usman defeated to win the 170-pound gold medal, he would not consider the “Nigerian Nightmare” can declare GOAT honors. In truth, “The Chosen One” informed MMAFighting.com that Usman was only a instructor’s pet.
“Kamaru is just not the best welterweight of all time,” Woodley mentioned. “I am probably the most pragmatic. I had probably the most pragmatic route. I had probably the most pragmatic reign. I used to be the one who handled probably the most issues behind the scenes and nonetheless managed to win. I do not speak about that. I fought all the highest contenders who weren’t massive trash talkers. No person needed to say something dangerous about Demian Maia, Robbie Lawler or ‘Wonderboy’ (Stephen Thompson). I fought towards all of the up-and-coming gamers. Usman, Colby (Covington) and (Darren) Until, they’re all up-and-coming gamers.
“He is not the best welterweight of all time. What he’s is he is the man who’s kissed probably the most ass.”
Woodley had a turbulent relationship with the UFC throughout his time as welterweight champion. Regardless of his reign, Woodley felt that the promotion didn’t make him a high star. He additionally believed that White typically discredited himself throughout media appearances.
Woodley’s UFC run led to 2021 when he acquired a suggestion from Vicente Luque. Since then, “The Chosen One” has dabbled on this planet {of professional} boxing, struggling two losses to Jake Paul. He’s scheduled to face combined martial arts legend Anderson Silva in a boxing match on Dec. 19, which might be included on the Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card.
