UFC 261 (main event): Kamaru Usman hands Jorge Masvidal his first knockout loss in the UFC

UFC 261 (main event): Kamaru Usman hands Jorge Masvidal his first knockout loss in the UFC

Kamaru Usman celebrates after his victory against Jorge Masvidal

The main event saw the Nigerian Nightmare Kamaru Usman take on number 4 ranked welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. The champ Kamaru Usman was yet to be defeated in the UFC, and was coming off a victory against former teammate and sparring partner Gilbert Burns. Masvidal’s last fight was against Usman at UFC 251, which he lost via. unanimous decision.

Round 1 :

A few low leg kicks from Masvidal began the fight. A low kick from Masvidal again, before Usman landed a right hand. Masvidal ate it. Usman kept Masvidal in check with his jabs, then he landed a punch to the body of Masvidal. A body kick from Masvidal. A powerful takedown from Usman after Masvidal attempted a flying knee. Slicing elbows from a grounded Masvidal. A huge elbow from Usman followed. A big right hand and a jab from Usman. A beautiful knee from Masvidal ended round 1. 10-9 Usman

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Round 2 :

A huge right hand from Usman after a brief period of no action slept Masvidal. A first knockout loss for Masvidal in the UFC. Out cold!

Winner : Kamaru Usman beat Jorge Masvidal via. Knockout (Round 2)

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