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Kamaru Usman wants a shot at the legend TMZ Sports is officially campaigning for a fight with Georges St-Pierre!
“Right now, we are tied for the record: most consecutive wins in the welterweight division,” says Usman … “[He’s] considered one of the best and that’s where I intend to be. “
Of course, there is only one problem … GSP, 39, retired a few years ago. But, there have been rumors that he is ready for a comeback, and what better way to return than for an opportunity against the welterweight champion!
“George can still do it,” says Usman … “He showed it 2 years ago when he came back that he can still do it. I feel like he can still do it, I feel like he can still go in and be that opponent where people aren’t sure like, ‘You know what, we don’t know if Usman has this. ‘And I think Georges St-Pierre may be that guy. “
Usman comes from a dominant victory over Jorge Masvidal – and before that it hit Colby Covington and then UFC champion Tyron Woodley. So, you are looking for another high profile challenge.
“Where are you at Georges? Where are you?” Usman joked … “Haha, no, George knows what he has done with his legacy. He has consolidated his legacy.”
“I would love to prove myself. I am a martial artist just as he was a martial artist and if he still has some fire in that oven, let’s try it!”
There’s more … we also asked Kamaru about that friendly moment with Masvidal after their UFC 251 fight: are they friends now?
“I wouldn’t say all of that. I would say it’s a respect.”
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“He is a martial artist, I am a martial artist, we respect each other because we share that space with each other. It is quite difficult not to respect each other after they shared something so intimate with each other. I think that is what was “.
And while Usman says he’s very serious about wanting to fight GSP, he’s also serious about fighting ANYONE the UFC puts in front of him.
“I don’t discriminate when it comes to an opponent and that’s one thing the company does: You can quote me about it, I don’t say NO to anyone.”
“If the company feels like that’s the next guy or if he’s GSP or if he’s Leon Edwards, then that’s the next guy. My job as the undisputed champion is to stay champion, so whoever you put in front of me, your dreams of being champions quickly turns into a nightmare. “
