Usman Kamaru Defends UFC Welterweight Title In Second-Round Knockout

 

Usman Kamaru remains the welterweight champion and retained his unbeaten run having defended Jorge Masvidal in a thrilling second-round knockout victory on Saturday in Florida. 

Masvidal initially proved to able to stand the test until Usman stamped his authority on the bout by scoring a takedown midway through the first round and went straight for the victory when he landed rightly a right-handed hook that sent the American wobbling. 

The fight was the pair rematch of their UFC 251 which the Nigerian fighter won but did in five-round and it will be Kamaru's 18th unbeaten run in 19 fights. Kamaru had promised earlier before the fight that he would defend his title for the fourth time in a row by delivering a stunning victory against Masvidal. 

"Usman showed me something that he didn't show in the first fight. I didn't feel his power, and that's what happens when you get overconfident. I thought we were going to wrestle more."

Disappointed of losing to the defending champion, Masvidal lamented having to be knocked out for the first time in his career and right in front of his family and friends. 

"First time in my career," Masvidal recalled. "And it's in front of all my people, my family, and my friends, so it hurts. I've never been knocked out in 50 pro fight."