UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman reveals that four Mount Rushmore fighters are the greatest fighters of all time.
The 35-year-old is heading into his sixth defense of the belt in his rematch against Briton Leon Edwards on August 20 in Utah..
Usman's nine-year undefeated record establishes him as one of the greats in his illustrious MMA history.
However, he has yet to rank himself as the greatest player of all time. Also,Connor doesn't think he's done enough for McGregor or Habib Nurmagomedov. make a list.
When speaking to ESPN MMA about his Mount Rushmore fighter, he said: Technically,Anderson Silva,Jon Jones, I think these guys brought it.
He then continued: "George St-Pierre. You could even say Dominique Cruz." Despite mentioning them, Usman downplayed them.
McGregor became the first man in 2016 to hold two belts at different weight classes simultaneously. When he defeated Eddie Alvarez and added a lightweight strap to the featherweight crown.
Khabib, meanwhile, retired with a professional record of 29 wins and no losses. 36} Freebet Signup Deal - Best New Customer Offers
This Russian dominated the lightweight division for a few years, and while still at the top of the table, he put on his gloves.
He went on to an illustrious career, defeating the likes of McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje and Edson Barbosa.
Usman, on the other hand, Edwards. The welterweight champion defeated the British by unanimous decision in 2015.
} Ahead of the second clash, Usman said: "I have full respect for his [Edwards] ability.
I don't take that for granted, I take his skill for granted.'
However, he added:
