UFC: Kamaru Usman Blows Hot, Claims He Remains the Best in Welterweight Division

• Kamaru Usman has insisted that he remains the best in the welterweight division of the UFC
• The Nigerian-American professional MMA fighter lost his belt to Leon Edwards in August
• Usman says he believes he remains the best in the sport, adding that Edwards could confirm it

Nigerian-American UFC fighter Kamaru Usman has insisted that he remains the best in the welterweight category of the UFC.

In August, the 35-year-old MMA king suffered a late defeat to Leon Edwards, following a deft kick to his head which knocked him out.

Usman, who had successfully defended his title on five occasions, failed to beat the Jamaican-born as his championship reign slipped from his fingers.

It was Usman who dominated much of the duration of the bout, before his eventual loss in the final seconds.

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Now he has insisted that he remains the best in his division, adding that Edwards is aware of this too.

Usman told TMZ Sports via The Times:

“I’m still a champion in my head. That’s the thing too is - come on, guys, who’re we kidding? The world knows who the best welterweight in the world is. Leon and I know who the best welterweight in the world is. He knows (I’m better than him)."

“Everyone really puts their identity wrapped around being a champion. That’s one thing when I wanted to become a champion; I was working to be a champion.

Usman explained that it was never about the belt for him, and he had always told himself mentally to avoid the championship mindset.

He believes the work he puts in every day to reach the top of the sport is what makes him a champion. Usman also repeatedly affirmed the notion that he was the best welterweight in the world.

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Usman drops in UFC rankings

Sports Brief earlier reported that Kamaru Usman has dropped in the latest pound-for-pound rankings, barely two months after his loss to Leon Edwards.

On the UFC's pound-for-pound list, Usman dropped to number 3, while featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski retains his hold at the top of the rankings.

The Nigerian Nightmare remains ahead of Edwards, who has now moved to fifth position thanks to his incredible victory.