{"id":47916,"date":"2022-08-17T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T10:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/kamaru-usman-includes-georges-st-pierre-in-greatest-mma-fighters-list\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T10:09:42","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T10:09:42","slug":"kamaru-usman-includes-georges-st-pierre-in-greatest-mma-fighters-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/kamaru-usman-includes-georges-st-pierre-in-greatest-mma-fighters-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamaru Usman includes Georges St-Pierre in greatest MMA fighters list"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-2572198\">\n\t\t\t\t<link itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" href=\"https:\/\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/lists\/ufc-news-kamaru-usman-picks-greatest-mma-fighters-gsp-jones-silva-cruz\"\/>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2022-08-16T19:15:04-04:00\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"dateModified\" content=\"2022-08-16T18:28:24-04:00\"\/><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry__header 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Kamaru Usman has weighed in on who her rates as the greatest MMA fighters of all time.<\/p>\n<p>Usman, who is ranked No.  1 pound-for-pound by USA TODAY Sports \/ MMA Junkie, fighter sat down with ESPN and named four fighters who make his cut \u2013 one in his weight class.<\/p>\n<p>Usman will continue to try and secure his own legacy by notching his sixth title defense Saturday when he rematches Leon Edwards in the UFC 278 main event at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.  The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC\/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.<\/p>\n<p>Check out Usman&#8217;s list below, which he picked based on skill and technique.<\/p>\n<div class=\"listicles\">\n<div class=\"listicle\" id=\"listicle-0\">\n<h3 class=\"listicle-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listicle-header-text\">Anderson Silva<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"listicle-content\">\n<div id=\"attachment_562932\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-562932\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-562932 lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1 4305w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,446 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,209 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,535 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=1024,713 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=1536,1070 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=2048,1427 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,334 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-562932\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-562932\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1 4305w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,446 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,209 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,535 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=1024,713 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=1536,1070 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=2048,1427 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/10\/anderson-silva-ufc-148.jpg?resize=1000%2C697&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,334 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-562932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UFC fighter Anderson Silva (right) celebrates after defeating Chael Sonnen during a middleweight bout in UFC 148 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Anderson Silva defended his UFC middleweight title 10 times, second only to Demetrious Johnson for most title defenses in UFC history.  \u201cThe Spider\u201d thrilled fans with iconic knockouts, and his 16-0 start in the octagon is the best in promotion&#8217;s history.  Usman can tie that record if he gets past Edwards at UFC 278.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle\" id=\"listicle-1\">\n<h3 class=\"listicle-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listicle-header-text\">Jon Jones<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"listicle-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-502712 lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,320 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-502712\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,427 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2020\/03\/jon-jones-ufc-247.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,320 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Aside from a disqualification for an illegal elbow in a fight he was dominating, Jon Jones has never lost in his career.  Jones reigned over the UFC&#8217;s light heavyweight division for a decade, but trouble outside the octagon forced him to get stripped of his title multiple times.  He defended his title eight times in his first reign and three times in his second before vacating his belt in August 2020. \u201cBones\u201d is looking to chase further greatness by moving up to heavyweight but is yet to make his divisional debut.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle\" id=\"listicle-2\">\n<h3 class=\"listicle-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listicle-header-text\">Georges St-Pierre<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"listicle-content\">\n<div id=\"attachment_585391\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-585391\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-585391 lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1 3060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,417 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,501 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=1024,668 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=1536,1002 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=2048,1336 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,313 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-585391\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-585391\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1 3060w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,417 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,196 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,501 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=1024,668 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=1536,1002 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=2048,1336 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2021\/01\/georges-st-pierre-bj-penn-ufc-94-35.jpg?resize=1000%2C652&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,313 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-585391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UFC fighter Georges St-Pierre celebrates with the champions belt after defeating BJ Penn (not pictured) during the welterweight championship in UFC 94 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.  St-Pierre defeated Penn with a fourth round TKO.  Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Georges St-Pierre is widely considered the greatest welterweight of all time.  Usman is chasing the Canadian Hall of Famer and has already been dubbed as the No.  1 170-pounder of all time by UFC president Dana White.<\/p>\n<p>St-Pierre defended his welterweight title nine times before deciding to retire in 2013. He returned after a four-year absence to dethrone then-middleweight champion Michael Bisping at UFC 217 and join a select few to hold titles in two weight classes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle\" id=\"listicle-3\">\n<h3 class=\"listicle-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"listicle-header-text\">Dominick Cruz<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<div class=\"listicle-content\">\n<div id=\"attachment_196375\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196375\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-196375 lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,426 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,320 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196375\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-196375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=640,426 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mmajunkie.usatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2016\/05\/dominick-cruz-ufc-fight-night-81-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1?resize=480,320 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-196375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dominick Cruz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Perhaps no champion has dealt with more adversity than Dominick Cruz.  Enduring an injury-ridden career, Cruz was instrumental in building the bantamweight division.  He was forced to vacate his UFC bantamweight belt after just two title defenses due to reoccurring injuries, which forced him out of action for almost three years.<\/p>\n<p>His return in 2014 was flawless when her ran through Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 178. Then, in perhaps his greatest career moment, Cruz returned from another injury to dethrone TJ Dillashaw in 2016, regaining the title he never lost.  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