Usman, the UFC’s reigning and defending welterweight champion, has already notched five title defenses, which has placed him as the promotion’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, according to the organization’s official rankings.
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The Nigerian Nightmare knocked out Jorge Masvidal in the main event of a crazy UFC 261 card and bagged an extra $50,000 as a result with the Performance of the Night bonus.
Usman stopped Jorge Masvidal with a ferocious blow in the second round at UFC 261 in Florida, defending his belt and consolidating his position as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters on the planet.
A first-round that did not disappoint the fans had continued with more explosive action in the second
The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday.
Masvidal, who was called in as a last-minute replacement after Gilbert Burns tested positive for coronavirus, had called Usman “mentally weak” prior to the fight.
Usman, who owns a 16-1 record, said he has been ready to defend his title since April.