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UFC261: Twitter Reacts To Kamaru Usman’s Violent Knockout Of Masvidal [Video]

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Kamaru Usman added a fourth defense to his title reign on Saturday when he against defended the belt against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261.

Usman (19-1 MMA, 14-0 UFC) once again retained the welterweight title when he beat rival Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 12-7 UFC) by second-round knockout in the headlining bout, which took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., and aired on pay-per-view.

“The Nigerian Nightmare” is now 2-0 in his career against Masvidal, and is living up to his promise to “lap” the competition at 170 pounds.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Usman’s victory over Masvidal at UFC 261.

UNDISPUTED. #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/SKKDvO2QMN

— UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2021

First time Usman's dad watched him fight live, Usman's dad sat and watched Masvidal's fans boo his son as he walked in. Usman KOs Jorge and put his belt on his dad infront of those booing twats. 💪🏿
😭😍😭😍😭😍 #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/1TO8dP68Ba

— Wale Gates (@walegates) April 25, 2021

Cageside footage of Kamaru Usman knocking out Jorge Masvidal is simply breathtaking:#UFC261 pic.twitter.com/AeneYpIgez

— The Fight Bubble (@thefightbubble) April 25, 2021

https://twitter.com/deejayfaremi/status/1386173624239931393?s=19

Kamaru Usman is the first person to ever knockout Masvidal #UFC261

Up Naija 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/53EpETbf3p

— JAGS (@_EtniesJags) April 25, 2021

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