American Kamaru Usman blasted away challenger Gilbert Burns on Saturday and extended his seemingly impregnable reign at the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight division with a third-round knockout at UFC 258 in Las Vegas.
“This is my cage,” Usman said afterward. “I’m the undisputed welterweight champion for a reason. I am the best on the planet for a reason. I’m here to stay.”
"Whole 'nother savage." 🏆 @Usman84kg #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/iXhj2afbw5
— UFC (@ufc) February 14, 2021
The bout started with the Brazilian Burns rushing the champion in the center of the cage, landing a huge right to the temple with a minute gone that left Usman wobbling.
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