Kamaru Usman describes his role in Francis Ngannou’s corner at UFC 260 | ESPN MMA

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UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman sits down with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto to describe his relationship with Francis Ngannou and the role he’ll play in Ngannou’s corner for his heavyweight title rematch vs. Stipe Miocic.
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[@lyonosze1josephine122]

Nigerian supporting his Cameroonian brother.

[@amarachichris8928]

yes we are black men , an Africans , that is the way it should be

[@ig6894]

Will Nigeria get Western Cameroon back, it is their land you know.

[@mustseenow991]

Usman in Francis's corner "Do sumthin! Do sumthin!"

[@Lockedincombat]

🤣🤣🤣

[@soota6083]

😂

[@jackleese7949]

Throw a footstomp

[@merkog7444]

pew pew!

[@KONAMAN100]

Lol, good one

[@JnoEL1]

He definitely looks like a marriage counselor 😭

[@freedomissue7824]

Lol

[@kak8895]

Everyone's got to love Usman

[@Amzyy]

He looks like a broke high school math teacher going through a mid life crisis

[@mayowailesanmi7423]

@@Amzyy why the negative comparison? Not funny...

[@RB64190]

Americans just don’t know how to suit up... haha going to conferences in the US is always jokes for that (suit pants, golf top, weird square shoes ) ✌🏼👊🏼

[@lookalive5110]

Man Africa is taking over the UFC. You got izzy, kumaru and now Francis. Let's go baby

[@IamGodSon]

Who's izzy?

[@domoetker3967]

@@IamGodSon casual

[@MohammedAli-qo3wh]

@@IamGodSon Israel Adesanya

[@H.K.5]

Francis is the only pure African there since he grew up in Africa.

[@Maximus90277]

Usman is hired to be the “energy man” make sure Francis keeps that’s energy whole fight

[@EngMutai]

he won't need it

[@shayblunt5221]

Yeah right there

[@adamcastillo5040]

Keep tht same energy

[@adamcastillo5040]

We only talk on twitter

[@hayemaker89]

🤫🤫🤫

[@sdot7117]

Usman was spot on. A relaxed Francis is unstoppable.

[@danieliles7747]

Usman created a beast

[@ln1559]

Facts💯

[@prakharnarang1898]

Usman's judgment about Francis was on point. He was so relaxed with his striking against Stipe and was outperforming him in every aspect. Tough comeback for Stipe if they do a trilogy

[@yojordon6401]

Yeah bro all fax

[@Prince_Fongoh]

Cameroon 🇨🇲 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 one people..

[@akmd114379]

We're all one people.

[@chriscanzanese5063]

Y’all both gonna lose tonight.

[@timhughes3684]

@@chriscanzanese5063 How much you wanna bet ik an app we can both deposit lol. Normally I'd agree champ wins in a rematch but Francis is 1/1 in MMA. 2 years for him is a super long time to improve. He's still new!

[@rtnsonofra8325]

@@chriscanzanese5063 hahaha hope you watched the fight

[@OnlyJesusMatters]

@@chriscanzanese5063 We are here. Read your tweet again.

[@aztecheart8426]

Mike Perry’s going to be his head coach also bc of his deep African roots

[@MrRashay123]

They don’t get the joke brother 😭😭😭😭😭

[@bigda6407]

Lmfao mike “the real Nigerian nightmare” perry

[@MrRashay123]

Big da you a foool broooooo😭😭😭💀💀💀💀💀

[@liljuan206]

Dead

[@V1KTOR33]

Haha. People over looking this comment are casual.

[@AcidGlow]

Hopefully his wrestling advice will help Francis. It's one skill set we need to see about him. 💪

[@thyago6326]

and the toe stomping

[@sunnys7645]

I hope we dont get 30% ngannou

[@anthonycope2844]

I wanna see that kimora again that was impressive

[@Chris_L1911]

@@thyago6326 😂😂😂

[@Charles-yf5bk]

He been cornering Ngannou ever since the curtis blaydes 2 fight. Believe it or not you he been defending takedown more intelligently since then if you compare to back stipe 1 and back

[@weareallequallyworthless.3254]

Thats pretty sick can't lie. Just shows the amount of respect Francis has for usman

[@justinsullivan5839]

Stipe’s feet are in trouble

[@unclejunior2668]

Stipe has a grenade tattooed on his foot... 1 foot stop and they will both evaporate into thin air.

[@ecai8362]

Do sumthing 😂

[@austinfields6927]

Lol this gave me a good laugh. Thank you

[@karlo1388]

@@unclejunior2668 its actually croatian coat of arms tattooed on his foot

[@unclejunior2668]

@@karlo1388 true.. really looks like a grenade

[@anthonykrebs4094]

Cameroon and Nigeria a real brotherhood and a great friendship for ever.

[@MountainofInspiration]

Humble and intelligent. He looks like someone who is running for public office.

[@thomasharris5151]

Naw that brother is just clean!!!! Nice suit Usman

[@jimmybooki4281]

Well spoken,well dressed.And a champion to boost.That is a man's man.Tall poppy syndrome is alive & well,makes ppl happy to see failure.But they barking up the wrong tree put some respect on his name.

[@robertplayz9160]

Yea very intelligent he knew he couldn’t beat masvidal in a fair fight so he had to foot stomp. He know he couldn’t beat Covington in a real fight so he faked an injury midfight and got like 20 extra minutes 😂😂😂

[@jimmybooki4281]

@@robertplayz9160 bruh foot stomping is not illegal,it's not kneeing someone in the head while they laying on there back.Gee u talking out your pocket.Must have had ya money on masvidal or Colby.Just kick along with it,load up on his next opponent.Good luck.

[@jenkinsjnrosas495]

@@robertplayz9160 Bro what's are you saying after the rematch? hahaha

[@kuberakundela7680]

Kamaru Usman has fought the entire 5 rounds of a fight for 5 fights straight in the ufc and won all of them. His composure and cardio is on another level; really a top class fighter, one of the best in the ufc, in the mma sport today. That's a big advantage for Francis Ngannou to have someone of the pedigree of Kamaru Usman in his corner; his corner advice will definitely help Francis navigate through a 5 round fight in case the fight is to go the distance.

[@masterlight2628]

the point is he is a champ without a finish in 5 fights most of his fights are cuddling stomping peoples feet and other borring stuff , but yea he is the champ

[@lordknows8907]

I thought he finished Colby

[@lordknows8907]

I thought he finished Gilbert

[@stitch3783]

LOLOLOL Advice is going to help someone have cardio for 5 rounds while weighing 265+?? These two fighters are night and day in styles/approach, this is just more bs added in an attempt to create stories.

[@Claude210]

@@masterlight2628 Are you disabled? He beat the breaks off of Colby and got a stoppage in his last fight too.

[@cwp888]

"If he's able to relax, I think he'll shock alot of people with his newly found skills" yup

[@flowerofash4439]

Usman and the team created the beast

[@Rajaexpress01]

Usman training with a heavyweight helps him a lot too

[@judechima4047]

Good point!

[@mahariharith340]

its both a give & take. Everybody wins.

[@bambaking6265]

Israel needs to jump in with them

[@schompification]

@@bambaking6265 yes, africa gang

[@pascalkane9767]

He was right. It Francis N'gannou is relax...thanks Usman

[@BigPlaysOnly]

Usman is such an amazing champion. UFC is on fire! Best time for us fans

[@googoltagoninfineuron5490]

F WWF Dana cheap greedy WWF bs.

[@jodarby9448]

Agreed

[@cricsick6457]

3 massive factors of usman..on nganou v miocic ..1..calmness and not rushing..2..countering miocic wrestling..3..that usman special jab

[@SakayoBukayo]

Israel, Francis and Osman.. Oh man Africa was always gonna rise to the top in this sport.. These men know the struggle of life.. Fighting in the ring is the easiest fight some of our African brothers go through

[@ZachS33]

Honestly is Francis even has a 10th of the jab Usman has that would be a game changer. The kind of power that man has is freaky and a sharp jab from him might be enough to shut someone’s lights out.

[@noahvannote417]

Yeah that jab is on another level.

[@ZachS33]

@@noahvannote417 sat him down with one..

[@johnlemon1977]

He caught stipe with a jab

[@stefanocioni2587]

Nice prediction!

[@masterlight2628]

he got a jab coz he got no knockout power as we can see every fight just cuddling , just like old khabib but atleast he got some submission skill

[@waynzignordics]

"You're a champion because of your jab!" Usman's gonna turn Ngannou into a jab machine.

[@Jeremyramone]

It's really important that nganou develops his jab into a formidable weapon, especially against stipe

[@phelixer93]

@@Jeremyramone Ngannou can KO people with his jab. Just like Dan Hardy said he doesn't have to give all of his power in one punch, he has to be accurate and can't miss, coz even if the jab doesn't get a KO, jabs from Ngannou can do devastating damage.

[@Jeremyramone]

@@phelixer93 agreed. One sharp direct hit on the eye and the match can change in an instant.

[@phelixer93]

@@Jeremyramone lets just hope we don't see any eye pokes.

[@critiquemytechnique1135]

Actually if francis wants to ever be a world champ in boxing as well, getting him a shap jab might be the best advice. I bet his jab perfected would be like a welterweights overhand punch in terms of power

[@thomasharris5151]

Osman called it right down the middle! Stipe was shocked at the new skill set of Frances!!!!

[@pinkacademy5232]

Usman look like he running for governor tryna get votes 🗳 and make us realise we need to change many things and it all starts with changing who’s making decisions 😂

[@Unclejack328]

From City Counsel to Capital Hill

[@heisenberg550]

vote for nebraska

[@wolfswinkel8906]

Lmao

[@uteadawee51]

he looks like that shady character of Power TV show named Councilman Tate haha

[@Unclejack328]

@@uteadawee51 Tate for governor

[@turtwig104]

Usman looking like the Nigerian attorney rn.

[@iFaFo_0]

lol

[@frosty2.010]

Hey guys, I tried this wrestling move on my little brother, and now he's not moving. Is that normal?

[@frosty2.010]

@@iFaFo_0 Why so *SERIOUS-SA?*

[@milo.ibrado]

Or couples therapist.

[@EZ_Money101]

@@19jtown someone that's been ripped off by Jewish lawyer...

[@tiagosines6060]

Kamaru is a real wrestler and you saw it in Ngannou

[@RomualdKOUAMITCHAMBA1]

A real Friend with a stunning conclusion !!!

[@chriswilson1968]

Love him or hate him with Khabib now gone he's the most dominant male champion in the UFC.

[@RT-qz5ci]

Finally someone speaking facts. People hate on him so much and i dont get why. Hes the opposite of jon jones but all the same people who claim to hate jones bc hes a bad person still hate kamaru. Go figure

[@poatan6304]

Izzy

[@Literallyme1234]

@@poatan6304 Izzy lost

[@poatan6304]

@@Literallyme1234 still the middleweight champ

[@SkippaMcHavn]

Nothing new, they hate on these champions b/c they're black. It's either complaining about the antics, the person's "boring", or too cocky. Now people just criticize him for representing Africa by saying he's from "Nebraska"

[@nelsonchike4812]

"There ain't no city in Texas named Nigeria" - Colby "T-Rib Steak House" Covington.

[@ChefIsaac925]

Francis went through that life for real not like Marty 😂

[@jfwqnkjfnjknfkjqfk2612]

cringe

[@Rachietutu]

I hate that Colby Covington guy with a passion.

[@Shiggystardust]

Hahaha did he really say this?

[@LambCurryDotOrg]

Kamaru's family moved him to a first world country and provided him with a privileged upbringing. Francis was a sand miner as a child and then crossed the sea in a paddling boat to find a better life. There 'journey' has been far from similiar. 🤣

[@martyvlrjr2333]

U mean his family WORKED hard to provide him a privileged upbringing.

[@thetachmoniteb825]

@@martyvlrjr2333 facts

[@MarijuanaGuy]

@@martyvlrjr2333 It's really irrelevant. When Usman was wrestling with the boys, Ngannou was scraping by in sand quarries. When Usman was making a name for himself on TUF, Ngannou was sleeping in parking lots in France. Maybe besides their very early childhoods, their journey has been anything but the same.

[@Mikamichae]

@@martyvlrjr2333 yes they earned it but Francis has it harder

[@adventureswithmichaelakaec7497]

@@MarijuanaGuy Not it’s not irrelevant because the guy who commented made it seem like his parents went through no adversity as immigrants.

[@hayemaker89]

He told you!!!🇬🇭

[@EvansDogbe]

Well Usman wasn't lying

[@NitinKumar-kc5uz]

Awesome man kamaru being in ngannous corner is dangerous whoa that's like putting skills of movement in a tank 😳

[@diesel2421]

Well whatever he taught Francis, worked...😂

[@flowerofash4439]

DC said Francis improved in everything, that said usman really created the beast

[@JonnyBgood123]

Honestly against a top level wrestler, Usman is a top choice for a cornerman.

[@London2ATL]

Yes but unless he's been drilling with him I think it could be a little too late. I like him being in his corner but what can he change on that night?

[@DTS_I]

@@London2ATL do you think Francis just now started training wrestling?

[@London2ATL]

@@DTS_I no not at all lol, I definitely like the pairing, he said he's there for emotional support.

[@spyceelijah]

Here after Francis won 💪

[@thomasluck5955]

Here after he won!

[@Steve_Buscemi_on_LSD]

When you got a fight to coach, but you also have sunday service afterwards

[@Idontknowanyoda1]

Wow !!!

[@rohananand7101]

Looks like Usman is the interviewer and Brett is the fighter lmao

[@jeremyb5862]

No it doesn't

[@manimavuso]

Deadass

[@user-fx5cd4px3k]

brett couldn't punch his way out of a wet paper bag

[@jeremyb5862]

@@user-fx5cd4px3k stfu

[@jeremyb5862]

@@manimavuso tg

[@nathandust]

I’ve got to be honest..... Usman is starting to grow on me

[@Samuel-yt9ty]

like a fungal infection

[@Spriel]

Unfortunately he’s been growing on me too lol

[@kevincarrigan2798]

haha same here man. I think hes just an awkward dude in public speaking and I personally didn't like when he dominated T-Wood because I was totally going for T-Wood. But man has he strung together an incredible win streak and he has been headlining some major cards as well. Fighting Jorge on such short notice as a champ was commendable, and now after beating the #1 contender he is giving Jorge another shot with proper training time....I mean you have to respect that even if you don't think Jorge should be next.

[@frz7553]

He's always been a good dude...

[@eyeofhorus1301]

WHY DO PEOPLE EVEN DISLIKE HIM IN THE FIRST PLACE

[@rampant7873]

Usman is a beast 💪

[@yf9409]

I guess Kay being in his corner brought him the Heavy Weight Champ belt. He was truly relaxed Congrats Francis!

[@YG-eu4df]

Usman should been in Kevin Hollands corner: "DO SOME!! COME ON DO SOME!! I HEAR YOU TALKIN! DO SOME!!!

[@patricklongshanks378]

I’ll describe it: the brothers are teaming up.

[@patricklongshanks378]

@Clay Tomson Isn't it obvious? Lol

[@patricklongshanks378]

@Clay Tomson You're foolin'!

[@1989inception]

Francis had amazing takedown defense where do you think that cane from

[@That_Niggaa]

Kamaru "Campfire ghost stories" Usman

[@tosh8377]

You liked that comment from another video eh?

[@MelvinMansoor]

Hahaha that’s awesome I could never put my finger on it

[@frosty2.010]

Talks with vernacular= He's sounds ghetto Talks proper English= He's trying to hard I guess we cant have it all... can we.

[@Don2Boxeo]

@@frosty2.010 You need to google what taking the mickey means

[@mariagamingyt2978]

Congrats Usman u guys did it💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@igotktfobyayoutuber3631]

Dont be surprise if Miocic comes in the fight with 10 toes and come out with less - kamaru usman.

[@miguelrios418]

👞 👞 👞

[@joonpak]

I don’t get it

[@4lo124]

he came out with his head barely on his shoulders

[@martynbirks8436]

Usman is a great champ n his wrestling skills passed 2 ngannou is a very good addidition 2 his fight game now ngannou as sum take down defence then its going be hard beat the beast

[@joshuabaird6768]

When you come from struggle you respect each other. It has nothing to do with color, struggle doesn't discriminate period🙏🤺💙💯

[@flowerofash4439]

Don't generalize! People struggle are not all the same, they are come from the same continent with similar background working together in foreign place, they have the same struggle that's why they have strong bond. Rich people and homeless people have different kind of struggle, also tall people and short people, good looking and those who are not, physically strong and weak people, western people and Eastern, including white and black.

[@joshuabaird6768]

@@flowerofash4439 We all are perplexed at many different levels and some just hide it better than others that's all. But God Alone in Christ Jesus weighs the heart's and the mind's not me🙏🙏🙏💙🙏🙏🙏🤺👊💯

[@joshuabaird6768]

Everything that is said through the craftiness of the tongue either brings life or death. Because out of the Abundance of the heart the mouth speaks🙏🙏🙏💙🙏🙏🙏🤺👊💯.

[@joshuabaird6768]

@@flowerofash4439 Don't generalize your perceptions and pertain them to me, major mistake😉🙏🤺👊💯💙

[@wrestlingjudoms1302]

"There's not much I can do with him" lol

[@ginganinga1010]

i wish someone would talk about me like usman talks about francis

[@solomonzorro4564]

Work for it

[@frosty2.010]

@@solomonzorro4564 thank you.

[@tpacalypse]

There are three African champions now in this game . That's amazing. Congratulations 👏.

[@Razear]

This dude looks like he's ready to do Ngannou's taxes.

[@Pavaragon]

😂😂

[@DanielRodriguez-de3qc]

Bro WWE2k13 was 9 years ago

[@fawazazeez6701]

😂😂😂😂

[@bradcolby7373]

Kamaru is such an elite fighter,now he’s helping another of my favorites. Let’s go 🇳🇬 🇨🇲

[@superfly19751]

Having a guy who knows what it takes to win in the championship rounds in your corner will always be a good thing. Francis seems larger than life but he is human, and human is emotional. One can never have enough emotional support, the Together we’re strong mentality.

[@kevincarrigan2798]

haha yeah plus I feel like Kamaru and Francis are emotionally driven people. I bet they vibe well with each other. IT seemed Francis was mentally beating himself up in the first fight while he was also getting beat physically. This next fight will be interesting to say the least!

[@gerryhazelton9569]

Francis is definitely doubting himself he doesn’t look like a champion . Stipe always looks like he’s confident. Francis hates that he lost and still won’t win stipes wrestling is to good and he can throw big punches when needed .

[@animeproductions5866]

@@gerryhazelton9569 eat your words

[@gerryhazelton9569]

@@animeproductions5866 nope 👎 I predicted Jan would win too . Amongst many many others . Don’t bet against me .

[@karama3693]

Who's here after the ko?

[@FreepalestineGimzo]

I love my brothers from Africa 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁👍

[@danny745]

Love you guys both, Naija boy here saying let’s stay strong and united

[@aldairmartinez5001]

@Ace Degenerate only 13% of nfl players are black

[@bonsohazard]

I actually kind of like Usman, if he could just turn the LL Cool J level down a notch...

[@joeblack196]

U think he tryn to hars ?

[@BUDDAz1g]

@@joeblack196 way too hars bro

[@ifyano9731]

Stop trying to tell someone to change when what he's doing is not hurting anyone

[@1907KANARYAFB]

This ll cool j comparison is sooooo onnn point hahahahahahahahahah love it

[@noelnoni7310]

Usman doesn’t try too hard. He’s the baddest welterweight. Woodley is more LL Cool J than Usman lmao

[@AdewaleOOlotu]

I like Kamaru's humility and simplicity.

[@mankind8807]

He is not always like this lol

[@italiarosa4666]

DD4746 You do realize when they are promoting there own fights they go into “acting” mode For people like you who actually believe that is who they really are 😂

[@AdewaleOOlotu]

@@italiarosa4666 You don't know him bro. I know Kamaru , I guessed you're one of the haters. He wasn't on promotion but rather supporting a fellow brother. If you care to know, he is one of the coolest guys in UFS. 2ndly, you can't deny the fact, he is a current Champ!

[@mankind8807]

@@italiarosa4666 No, I follow UFC a lot, the guy is actually an *ss, he mostly only treats celebrities and people of his status right, the rest he looks down upon them, acts like they are not worth his breathe, and you can even tell by his body language.

[@animeproductions5866]

@@mankind8807 how does that make sense .”you can even tell by his body language “ this conveys that you are very insecure and judge people you have never had a PERSONAL encounter with.

[@shushanthswinderballs1122]

If Ngannou wins via TKO by breaking all of Stipe’s toes with the foot stomps- it’s settled: Usman P4P greatest coach of all time.

[@traphomebaby]

Lol I'm visualizing it in my head right now

[@damd2999]

Or if Ngannou breaks Stipe’s jaw😁.

[@funny_dmv5107]

@@damd2999 this aged well 😂

[@rasaiong.6677]

WHAT A HELP IT WAS! AND NEEEEEW

[@clumsypug9595]

Man, Usman is so well spoken on his interviews. He should be like this more often professional and intelligent rather than the cringy trash talk he always does. Also he kinda reminds me of GSP in some way.

[@Disinfo321]

He's a con artist. He'll be speaking in broken English on saturday and doing African dances and wearing African clothes all week

[@midnightrambler3865]

@@Disinfo321 Marty has multiple personalities and identity issues.Other than that he's a dominant Champ with a boring style.

[@the_batmayne7854]

@@midnightrambler3865 if you wanna talk about multiple personalities and identity issues you gotta bring up Colby "make my jaw great again" Covington. dudes got just as many personalities as Usman

[@Disinfo321]

@@the_batmayne7854 Covington is openly playing an act.

[@Disinfo321]

@@midnightrambler3865 it’s the same with a lot of these guys from African heritage. Adesanya wanted to claim New Zealand against Whittaker and now he’s back to African again and broken English. Anthony Joshua does it in boxing too.

[@geshlam2008]

Francis gonna come in with the Kamaru Usman cardio, awww shiiiiii....

[@jasonmaguire7552]

he couldn't do that even if all he did since the last fight every day was train cardio

[@funfun4807]

That epo cardio

[@xanjo772]

Hard for any big man to have that kind of cardio. Also, keep in mind Kamaru has been wrestling and competing for a long time.

[@xanjo772]

@@funfun4807 Colby is that you? 😆😆😆

[@funfun4807]

@@xanjo772 Not hard to see that Marty is on the juice

[@EZ_Money101]

Stomping or not Usman is still the man that's unbeaten & will continue to dominate UFC. Cry him a river haters!! If it was Conner who did that, ya'd uplift him like a Super Hero!!! Funny how UFC fans have so much H A T E for certain champions...

[@ResoluteProtector]

Snoozeman is not unbeaten...

[@LeafFan0016]

@@ResoluteProtector he is in the UFC bud

[@ResoluteProtector]

@@LeafFan0016 I know, but that is not what E Z said...

[@BenoitAngbwa]

Not even like that regarding Conor cos he’s entertaining whether you love him or hate him, inside the octagon or outside of it. Usman even though he’s no doubt an incredible champion has had some effective but boring displays. Yeah he may be working with his strengths and negating his opponents strengths but his fighting style and weird persona out the ring is understandable why some people are put off by him

[@EZ_Money101]

@@ResoluteProtector we are on UFC platform, so I'm not talking about what happened in elementary school pal.

[@karthiksabareesh2869]

Tbh that's smart. A major reason why Francis gassed out so early the first time is because he put so much energy into his punches that he missed. It's tough to be that heavy and not expend so much energy. A jab is not only less taxing, but also more accurate, less misses. Idk if Francis has the IQ or ability to set up a KO like that, but that's the best way to go about it.

[@richarddavies5674]

Its the funds of stand up fighting. Anyone who's done a class should understand that.

[@beedebawng2556]

Looks like he does.

[@nainzamalinton5083]

good trainer for francis..

[@kentocharm5241]

Put some respect on usmans name!

[@Fat-Horrible-Man]

Marty from Nebraska talking about his solidarity with Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian man who hard laboured in a sand mine as a child

[@chillgruber2371]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Acelouie]

😂😂

[@manbassa9827]

😂😂😂😂

[@Tubring22]

i like how Kamaru implied that his upbringing was similar to Francis' hahahahaha

[@brianw554]

Lmao i was thinking that too

[@whipasnaper]

Loool Marty straight Nebraskan he embarrassed he American he view Francis as what he wished he was, coming from pretty much slavery to fortune. Marty's worked hard but every opportunity has been given to him by America.

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

Right? Dude was born with a silver spoon in his mouth

[@SuperSohSo]

😂😂 The funniest comment

[@joecreations3737]

@@whipasnaper Umm watch his documentary he was actually born in Nigeria stayed there for a little and moved to America nothing in this world is given to you. His dad was even put in jail for over 10 years for a crime he didn't even commit. Usman I'm sure has gone through plenty adversity on his way here you can't be given skills you have to work for them so stop letting you not liking someone cloud your judgment.

[@etiendemedwin717]

He's a brother indeed. Believing in him and be positive. Usman is just the perfect champ to learn new skills and grow

[@joelee1595]

Usman grew on me over time .. MuchO respetO killa

[@jackchi1027]

Ngannou's life story is very similar with Pacquiao's journey. Francis is in the prime now just like pacman when he's knocking everybody out. Life hardened these dudes. Both humble and very similar heroes of their country.

[@jackchi1027]

@BEAST TV right? Ain't gonna lie, both guys are humbled by hardships and adversities. Now they're both reppin their countries and being good examples.

[@joshd171294]

I like Usman when he does these types of interviews. Not a fan of his promotion but away from the spotlight he seems a chilled dude

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, ESPN MMA

[@shayo6251]

He did relax and he looked beyond INSANE!

[@TerryStewart32]

He looks like a statesman in his suit. He looks polished and refined

[@Amzyy]

He looks like he’s about to sell you a house with nothing but white walls dudes a boring paper champ

[@tafidagadzama9964]

You are just a hater of Usman.

[@rosavalentinaa]

He looks like a man in a suit... racism is not a good look on you

[@TerryStewart32]

@@rosavalentinaa what do you mean by racism is not a good look on me

[@samfisher515]

Good make up. He looks sharp

[@leonardludacris4342]

Love them both. The bond is for the best

[@sidneynadoza7801]

Ngannou'sr preparation is spot on! Different mind-set with the right people and energy. It's not the best fighter who will win; it's the fighter who fights the best that wins!!!!!!! Good luck, gentlemen.

[@luisvaldez7989]

In a game of inches that's spot on

[@swamivivekanand9703]

Usman always talks like he is telling a horror story

[@popfoxpp8461]

Underrated comment😭

[@SamiKhan-yx5ve]

Lmaoo

[@Vinny-bb2tj]

Soo true😂

[@1styonkou695]

😂😂😂 have to agree ..

[@samejiasi2889]

Lmaooooo

[@youngfyah]

If Uzman's work ethic rubs off just a little bit, it was worth it. Plus everyone needs someone in their corner that's not a Yes Man that can keep it 💯

[@peroperic1251]

True , advice from champion is always respectable.

[@erikhopkins9488]

That tie tho! 🔥

[@nkechiota9165]

Cool hearted brothers of the the sport! Doing what they love do do at the greatest levels. Talking over the Championship tittles of the World. Respect!

[@con448]

Usman being in his corner is gonna be a game changer. Miocic TKO rd 3

[@denisenoles3159]

lmao

[@wilbriggs468]

I didn't know Francis grew up in Nebraska!

[@Jonathan-qo1ir]

Underrated comment 😂

[@2piecenobisuit763]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 stop it

[@donsaboter2543]

Yap. Hahaha you are so funny... thats a new one.. how dare him dont represent the great Usa. We gave him all right?!!! hause food education. Ungratefull we gave him the american opportunity should be me in the ufc how dare him dont be gratefull to us.

[@lordwill3452]

Lmao u funny af random

[@JOJO-sn5zo]

@@donsaboter2543 it’s called a sense of humor you should consider buying one.

[@mmalegacy7484]

Going to be a great fight!

[@deadcity9993]

I never knew usman was such a great guy

[@ayo30s]

Sensei/Coach Kamaru Usman and Future Champ Francis Ngannou, Let’s Go, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇨🇲🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@dubheirs511]

I’ve always thought Usman had a heavyweights dome piece on a welterweights body.

[@RafaelLopes-gg4he]

@@Things606 He was rocked against Burns, though

[@richarddavies5674]

@@RafaelLopes-gg4he they don't like the truth

[@odiriteddieadamu4530]

@@richarddavies5674 it didn't even count as a knock down, recovered pretty quickly. Maybe you are the one that's wrong?

[@chamberlineowen2814]

Great job kamaru,you are a true champion and support for all your brothers in the sport

[@22george]

Its understandable they're friends they did both come from similar circumstances, one was trafficked out of Africa and could have died multiple times the other Marty from Nebraska

[@vinhdoan2413]

hahaha some people won’t get the sarcasm

[@jasbak5701]

😂

[@Urgent_2k]

😆😆

[@Mr47CRO]

You had me in the first half not gonna lie

[@thiagobenvenuto8783]

That was myy tought as soon as he said that, like what dafuk usman you guys were not in the same circunstances at all

[@ruin3r]

Inspired by Usman, Ngannou will rush out and flying footstomp Stipe, TKO via "My foot was a balloon, my foot was a balloon! my toes came out of the socket!"

[@cletuspoirier7874]

lmaooo

[@Ballu12345]

Shut up mate 😀

[@kelechiokorie7285]

It is a rather boring and tired minimum wage humour,. especially after dispatching Burns like a gladiator.

[@dedde1311]

Well it did work

[@amaxwel3277]

Very nice to see this brothers team up, I must say I also have much respect for Stipe because he is a humble and genuine person. Ngannou will win this time

[@dalegreenaway]

Love the support man.

[@DoUEvenLift]

Usman FINALLY let the hairline go praise the Lord

[@michelofelia7735]

I think it let go its self

[@Literallyjustafatbird]

Bruh tell me about it. Hairline was behind his ears

[@michelofelia7735]

@@Literallyjustafatbird it is

[@egseven]

The only good part of this interview is to inspire young kids from circumstances they have no control of.

[@HamedAdefuwa]

the best thing about Kamaru being there is no crowd. He can talk to Ngannou the entire fight.

[@facethefacts000]

Kamaru is an awesome mind to have in your corner, let’s go Francis!

[@user-ov1ps7go4m]

Nganou will only be at 30%.

[@kak8895]

@@user-ov1ps7go4m From a logical perspective if Ngannou starts with 30% instead of 100% that could help him reserve his gas tank and focus more on understanding his opponent for the first round or two. Then he could go full 100% if he survives later rounds.

[@user-ov1ps7go4m]

@@kak8895 LOL I agree though.

[@kak8895]

@John Smith I mean we saw Ngannou uppercut the soul out of Velazquez when he attempted to take him down. We saw him stuff Blaydes takedowns twice. That shows he's just about ready and knows what to do if Miocic attempts it. Ngannou and his team know this, they aren't stupid. Usman is there to give him vital advice not to improve his takedowns, but how to avoid them so we'll see tomorrow night.

[@kak8895]

@John Smith Guy, Rozenstruik isn't technical enough for Ngannou not to swing. He came in there with the intent to end the dude fast and get his money, not prove a point to nobodies like you. His title fight is where he implements a proper game plan. Relax bucko