It was billed as a potential real life Rocky Balboa story, but Kamaru Usman left fans and pundits with little doubt as the welterweight champion dominated Jorge Masvidal to retain his crown title at UFC 251.
Despite the trash talk and division among fans as to who would emerge victorious, Usman put in a resounding display, demonstrating his wrestling and grappling prowess over fan-favourite Masvidal.
The challenger, coming into the fight on just six days’ notice, enjoyed a fast start in the opening round at Yas Island – otherwise known as Fight Island – displaying the electric pace and dangerous striking threat that has felled Darren Till, Ben Askren and Nate Diaz.
