Shocking! Kamaru Usman surprises everyone by predicting that Jon Jones would lose his fight to Brock Lesnar.

Jones jokes around at the UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

MMA legend Kamaru Usman shocked the world by giving a controversial and unpopular opinion. After recovering in the UFC in June, in Atlanta (USA), the former welterweight king (up to 77,1 kg), while awaiting a new fight, acts as a commentator on the podcast 'Pound 4 Pound', alongside Henry Cejudo . And, in the most recent edition, the Nigerian projected what a hypothetical Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar fight would be like.

As the RAF wrestling organization has been growing rapidly and strengthening its position in the combat sports scene by having several fighters linked to the UFC, Cejudo asked his friend who would win between 'Bones' and the 'Beast Incarnate'. Without fear of the consequences, Usman predicted that Lesnar would prevail against Jones on the mat.

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It's worth noting that, based solely on wrestling, Brock had a superior career to Jon's. However, in the UFC, 'Bones' simply took down Daniel Cormier , who was part of the American national wrestling team for years. In any case, Usman emphasizes that Lesnar's advantageous physique, even at 48 years old, could make the difference against the MMA icon in the RAF. Cejudo, on the other hand, bet that Jones would win.

“That’s a tough one. I’d have to choose Lesnar, even though I think Jones would probably be a bit more offensive. I think with those limbs, attacking from below a guy as big as Lesnar, trying to take him down… He could maintain his posture, fight close, which definitely weighs heavily and wears down a guy in the heavyweight division,” said the MMA legend.

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Kamaru Usman focused on the fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Kamaru Usman , 38, is considered by many to be the second-best welterweight in MMA history, behind only Georges St-Pierre. At his peak, the Nigerian dominated the division and defended his title five times. Currently, he is ranked number seven in the division.

'The Nigerian Nightmare' began his career in the sport in 2012 and debuted in the UFC in 2015. In the sport, the professional built a record of 21 wins and four losses. His main victories were over Colby Covington (twice), Demian Maia , Gilbert Burns , Joaquin Buckley , Jorge Masvidal (twice), Leon Edwards , Rafael dos Anjos , Sean Strickland , and Tyron Woodley.

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