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Can anyone at welterweight threaten Kamaru Usman’s title reign after UFC 258? That’s the new big question that comes out of a sensational victory over Gilbert Burns in the main event.
After a brief moment of initial adversity, Usman (18-1 MMA, 13-0 UFC) destroyed Burns (19-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC), piece by piece, until he secured a technical knockout in the third round for maintain its 170-pound title for the third consecutive time. The fight was the main attraction of UFC 258 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
“The Nigerian Nightmare” is becoming more formidable each time he enters that octagon, and he has not yet been discovered in 13 consecutive fights. Many realized that Burns was the biggest test of Usman’s career so far, and although there were flashes that proved that argument to be true, the champion left with the title on his belt and moves on to the next challenge.
But who will be this challenge? Usman made it very clear after UFC 258 that a rematch with Jorge Masvidal, who defeated by unanimous and unbalanced decision at UFC 251 last July, is his favorite opponent. But is Masvidal (35-14 MMA, 12-7 UFC) the fight to do?
Watch the video above for reflections and analysis on Usman’s future at UFC 258, including who should be the next champion.