Wrestling Quotes by Kamaru Usman

Nothing but respect for Demian Maia.

— Kamaru Usman

If fans are willing to pay to see you fight, the promoter is happy.

— Kamaru Usman

I ask for the fights. Sometimes I get them. Sometimes I don't.

— Kamaru Usman

Fans want to see a fight and be entertained.

— Kamaru Usman

I've already proved I have what it takes to be the champion. I'm right there.

— Kamaru Usman

Anybody in that welterweight division that think they want this, you know you don't, because I'm a problem. I'm a problem in…

— Kamaru Usman

The fight game has changed to where it's no longer the toughest is fighting the toughest to be the best on the…

— Kamaru Usman

Nobody - nobody - in my division wants to fight me, because I am the hardest fight for anybody.

— Kamaru Usman

I believe, if I beat Demian Maia, it's going to be very hard for the other top guys to go around me.

— Kamaru Usman

Some guys just like being a fighter, and they live in that world, but I got into this to be champion.

— Kamaru Usman

Yes, I came into this sport as just a grappler, but the more I learn, the more it shines in my fights.

— Kamaru Usman

I can't fight forever. Commentating is one of those major things that I definitely feel I want to do and can do.

— Kamaru Usman

Wrestling definitely shaped the direction of my life because, before that, I wanted to fit in so much. I wanted to be…

— Kamaru Usman

When I fought in The Ultimate Fighter Finale, I had microfracture surgery, and that's usually eight month's recovery turnaround. I had to…

— Kamaru Usman

I think it's great to have USADA come in and clean up the sport, because what I don't want to do is…

— Kamaru Usman

That's why I think that I have a big advantage, because I work on my striking a ton, but I don't forget…

— Kamaru Usman

There was a time when guys just had a specialty, like boxer or wrestler or jiujitsu guy. Then came guys who could…

— Kamaru Usman

I would love to fight a lot more often, but of course it's the UFC, and whenever they feel that they have…

— Kamaru Usman

I believe the UFC was sold based on their performance and the services they've provided, so if a company comes in and…

— Kamaru Usman

Fighters no longer manage themselves: they have a whole team behind them. A fighter has a manager, an agent, a Hollywood agent…

— Kamaru Usman

Demian Maia, he's a legend. He's a veteran in the game. He knows how to fight. He's been through so many five-round…

— Kamaru Usman

It's my job to show up, make weight, and prepare to be a world champion if that opportunity presents itself.

— Kamaru Usman

I always envisioned hearing them say, 'and new,' and wrapping that belt around me and thinking of all the things I was…

— Kamaru Usman

I'm good everywhere. I can defend the takedowns. I can get a guy down if I want them. I can keep it…

— Kamaru Usman

Can anyone tell me what Jon Jones was ranked when he fought for the UFC title? No one knows. I believe, in…

— Kamaru Usman

When you're doing something like wrestling - wrestling is one of the toughest and hardest martial arts to learn - but it's…

— Kamaru Usman

I want Dong Hyun Kim. He's a grappler, he's a strong stand-up fighter, and I think that would be a great fight.…

— Kamaru Usman

I'd like to think I'm a hybrid to where, if you had to pick, where would you say I'm weak? I can…

— Kamaru Usman

Once I go into these fights, and we have to go through the ringer to prepare for them, and we know I'm…

— Kamaru Usman