Kamaru Usman is an absolute legend in the MMA world. For the longest time, he was considered the greatest welterweight of all time until Leon Edwards pulled off a major upset. Since then, Usman faced a tough run, going on a three-fight losing streak, including a dominant loss to Khamzat Chimaev. As a result, many began to doubt him and dismiss his legacy. However, with his recent comeback, Usman has silenced the critics and reminded everyone who he truly is.
At the post-fight presser, Usman says his short-notice fight against ‘Borz’ made fans forget about his elite wrestling skills. He admits he was dealing with issues going into the fight, but still stepped in on short notice. Usman feels the performance led people to become dismissive, brutal, and disrespectful, overlooking the dominant wrestling ability that made him a champion.
“I was dealing with something going into that one, but I took the fight on short notice, and because of that fight, they forgot I can fucking wrestle. They got dismissive and a little brutal and disrespectful,” he said.
Kamaru Usman says his short-notice fight with Khamzat made people forget he can wrestle 👀
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 15, 2025
"I was dealing with something going into that one, but I took the fight on short notice, and because of that fight, they forgot I can fucking wrestle. They got dismissive and a little… pic.twitter.com/M0ERZTzGoS
Kamaru Usman Reminds Welterweight Division He’s Still the Boogeyman After Comeback Win
After his victory, the former UFC champ made it clear to the welterweight division that he’s still a force to be feared. He reminded everyone that despite recent setbacks, he has always been and will continue to be the boogeyman of the division. With this win, Usman sent a powerful message to those who doubted him, proving that his dominance and presence in the sport are far from over.
Indeed, now it will be interesting to see who ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ faces next. With momentum back on his side, one more solid win could put him right back into title contention. However, to earn that shot, he’ll need to prove himself once again, reminding everyone that he’s still among the elite. The pressure is on, but if anyone can rise through it, it’s the former champion with a legacy to reclaim.
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