Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal UFC 251: Kamaru Usman Defeats Jorge Masvidal, and retains Welterweight title
The main event of UFC 251, Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal lived up to its massive expectations. Kamaru Usman retained his title following a unanimous decision.
Following the influence of COVID-19, and Jorge Masvidal’s splendid entry into the main picture. UFC 251 main event finally underwent and sparks flew into the contest.
Jorge Masvidal enters the Octagon for his first chance at a UFC title 🔥 @espnmma
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What Happened In The Match?
The animosity between the two welterweights was visible from the start. The two fighters wasted no time at all in coming at each other. The first round itself was full of fireworks. ” Gamebred” with his kicks, and the “Nigerian Nightmare” with his strong hold, both tried to neutralize each other. There was nothing separating the two MMA professionals. Once even the referee also had to get in, to lecture them about fairness.
After a certain period, it was Usman who started dominating, and in the penultimate round he had Masvidal in the troubled waters, but Masvidal with a flurry of strikes made the Nigerian retreat.
The fight went to the extent, and after five-rounds of great display of strength, It was Kamaru Usman who proved to be an insurmountable force for Jorge Masvidal.
Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal: Conclusion
Jorge Masvidal might have gained so much in the last one-week, and showed his passion towards UFC, but on the day Kamaru Usman was better in every aspect. Both the fighters buried the hatched in the end, and left respectful remarks for each other.
Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal and is still the UFC Welterweight Champion #UFC251 pic.twitter.com/OaS3rQhj1L
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 12, 2020
He’s a problem! 🇳🇬
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— UFC (@ufc) July 12, 2020
With this result, the historic night at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, comes to a close.
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