Kamaru Usman Feels Disrespected by MMA Fans
A Champion Forgotten?
Kamaru Usman was one of the most dominant and active champions from 2020 to 2022. During his reign as the UFC welterweight titleholder, he secured impressive victories over Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington, as well as a knockout win against Gilbert Burns. However, following two consecutive losses to Leon Edwards and a recent defeat to Khamzat Chimaev, Usman feels that the respect he once commanded is fading.
Kamaru Usman: “You accumulate all these injuries…”
Usman has expressed frustration over what he perceives as a lack of appreciation for his career and sacrifices from MMA fans.
“You accumulate all these injuries over time, and it deteriorates your performance. People start to forget how good you were, how much time you devoted to building your career and doing the things that made you successful. They start saying your time is over. How disrespectful are MMA fans, really? How disrespectful are they?”
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No Fight Booked Yet for Usman
Despite not having a fight scheduled at the moment, Usman has confirmed his intention to remain in the welterweight division. He has shown interest in facing rising stars such as Shavkat Rakhmonov, Belal Muhammad, and Ian Garry. Each of these matchups offers an exciting prospect, but a fourth consecutive loss could deal a significant blow to his confidence.
A Strong Resume
Even with recent setbacks, Usman has a notable list of victories on his record. He captured the welterweight belt in 2019 against Tyron Woodley, dominating him across all five rounds. The bout ended with a unanimous decision, with scorecards reading 50-44, 50-45, and 50-44 in favor of Usman. This victory marked the beginning of his strong and active reign as the welterweight champion.
As of now, Usman’s future in the UFC remains uncertain, but his determination to stay active in the welterweight division and face new challenges is clear. Whether he can reclaim the glory he once had remains to be seen.
Source: MMAnytt.se
