5 reasons why Kamaru Usman is close to surpassing GSP
Kamaru Usman is the UFC's pound-for-pound best fighter. Scheduled to face Leon Edwards this Saturday at UFC 278, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' will be hoping to successfully defend his UFC welterweight championship for the sixth time. In doing so, he'll be one step closer to reaching the record of nine title defenses currently held by MMA great Georges St-Pierre.
In the welterweight division of the UFC and all other MMA promotions, the Canadian's shadow looms large. He is widely regarded as the greatest welterweight in the history of the sport. Many even hold him as the greatest mixed martial artist in history. While St-Pierre's legacy can never be dismissed as anything but Hall of Fame-worthy, other welterweights have emerged to challenge him for the throne of all-time greatness.
Tyron Woodley made a valiant attempt but ultimately failed. The man who succeeded him, however, not only surpassed Woodley himself, but perhaps might even do so to 'GSP'. Thus, this list details five reasons why Kamaru Usman might soon surpass Georges St-Pierre.
#5. Kamaru Usman has the most consecutive wins in UFC welterweight history
The reigning UFC welterweight kingpin is on a historic run in the division over which he rules. Kamaru Usman has, thus far, 15 consecutive wins in the 170 lbs weight class. Undefeated in the UFC, Usman made his promotional debut in The Ultimate Fighter 21 finale, winning the tournament before embarking on a run that many will struggle to match after his career is over.
With his 5th successful title defense, Kamaru Usman moves to 15-0 in the UFC.
Usman now owns the 2nd-longest win streak in UFC history, one behind Anderson Silva (16 straight wins). https://t.co/75IQCoJdcd
While the retired Georges St-Pierre has had an incredible run of consecutive victories himself, it is 3 fights short of the 15-fight win streak that 'The Nigerian Nightmare' will look to extend after he beats Leon Edwards at UFC 278. In this regard, Kamaru Usman is the Canadian's superior, having never tasted defeat in the UFC welterweight division.