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‘Wealthy’ St-Pierre Shoots Down Usman Callout

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Every UFC welterweight champion who puts together an impressive run will draw comparisons to the greatest 170-pound fighter of all time, including reigning division kingpin Kamaru…

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Every UFC welterweight champion who puts together an impressive run will draw comparisons to the greatest 170-pound fighter of all time, including reigning division kingpin Kamaru Usman. Perhaps that’s why “The Nigerian Nightmare” called for a legacy showdown against Georges St-Pierre.

Not happening.

“Rush” was flattered by the invitation and told TMZ Sports that he’s a great admirer of Usman, but also conceded that he’s too healthy (and too wealthy) to be lured back to cage fighting as he inches closer to his 40th birthday.

“I’ve done it for a very long time, and unfortunately in my sport there’s too many guys that retire too late, and I do not want to be one of these guys,” St-Pierre said. ”I’m very fortunate. I’m healthy, most importantly. I’m also wealthy. I came at the right time, I made a lot of money. When I measure and calculate the pros and cons, it’s better that I stay retired.”

St-Pierre (26-2) already came out of retirement once — as a middleweight — and captured the 185-pound title from Michael Bisping back in late 2017. Unfortunately for fight fans, “Rush” surrendered his strap before getting the chance to defend it against Robert Whittaker.

As for Usman (17-1), he’s just a few weeks removed from his victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 and is likely to make his next title defense against surging welterweight contender Gilbert Burns at some point later this year.

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Robert Whittaker dispelled any doubt that his hunger to fight – and win – was gone when he took an absence from the game earlier this year.
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Robert Whittaker dispelled any doubt that his hunger to fight – and win – was gone when he took an absence from the game earlier this year.

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Floyd Mayweather Shuts Down MMA Talk, Open To Boxing Rematch With Conor McGregor

Floyd Mayweather makes it clear he will not be competing in mixed martial arts anytime soon. But, he has left the door open for a boxing rematch against Conor McGregor. Although Mayweather is currently retired, he has come out of retirement before. Spe…

Floyd Mayweather makes it clear he will not be competing in mixed martial arts anytime soon. But, he has left the door open for a boxing rematch against Conor McGregor. Although Mayweather is currently retired, he has come out of retirement before. Speaking to Forbes the undefeated boxer hinted at a return to the ring later […]

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Aaron Pico Inspired By Watching Usman, Nurmagomedov & Shevchenko

Aaron PicoFeatherweight prospect Aaron Pico has been watching a lot of tape ahead of his return to the cage against Solo Hately Jr. at Bellator 242 this weekend. Pico will look to stretch his winning run to two at the Mohegan Sun Arena is a in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday night. The 23-year-old has so far […]

Aaron Pico

Featherweight prospect Aaron Pico has been watching a lot of tape ahead of his return to the cage against Solo Hately Jr. at Bellator 242 this weekend.

Pico will look to stretch his winning run to two at the Mohegan Sun Arena is a in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday night. The 23-year-old has so far failed to live up to his mammoth potential suffering three defeats just eight fights into his professional career.

Speaking at the Bellator 242 virtual media day to press members including LowKickMMA Pico revealed he constantly watches tape to help him improve as a fighter, he said.

“I watch tape of everybody. [I watch] my opponent, Kamrau Usman, Khabib [Nurmagomedov], Valentina [Shevchenko], Amanda [Nunes], [Jose] Aldo, Petr Yan, I’m watching everybody. I watch five or six fights a day. I wake up in the morning, watch two fights, go to practice and watch more fights.

“I really, really studied the game. After all the losses, I really truly fell in love with the sport of MMA. I really love it and I’m learning a lot. I hope to be a world champion.”

Pico went on to name Kamaru Usman, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Valentina Schevchenko as his favourite fighters, he said.

“My top-three favorite fighters are Kamaru Usman, Khabib and Valentina. I love those fighters and, of course, there’s a lot of great fighters out there.

“I watch a lot of Kamaru Usman. I love his style. Some people think his last fight was boring, I thought it was beautiful. He got the win and, most importantly, he retained the belt.”

Hatley Jr. was vocal about Pico’s lack of chin during the virtual media day but the young fighter isn’t too concerned with his opponent or anything he says.

“I just see myself going out there and competing,” Pico stated. “I know he’s confident, which I really like, but I just have to use my skills and not worry about it being a fight. It’s competition, I need to be smart, I’ve got to be strategic and do what I have to do to win.

“I’m not really worried too much about him. I think he’s the one who is starstruck, ‘I’m fighting Aaron Pico. He’s not this, he’s not that.’ I’m not really focused on him. I’m focused on myself, calming my emotions down, and competing. It sounds like he’s more worried about me. He’s so worried about me, but sometimes you need to just focus on yourself.” (Transcribed by MMA Fighting)

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