I kind of started loading up so much [on my punches]. That's what happened.". Maki Pitolo via third-round submission (anaconda choke), Anthony Hernandez def. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Usman picked up his 13th straight win, surpassing legend Georges St-Pierre for the most consecutive wins in UFC welterweight history. Usman said he "almost started bawling" when the two fighters embraced in the Octagon after the fight. UFC 250 Welterweight Championship. Usman's striking looked better than ever, as he switched stances and landed with power from each one. This one was tough for me to deal with.". ", Masvidal's co-manager Malki Kawa wrote Saturday night on Twitter that Masvidal wants to coach opposite Usman on the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter.". As a result, I see value in the fight to go the distance and/or on the Over 4.5 rounds (-140). Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (17-1) will look to defend his title against longtime teammate Gilbert Burns (19-3) this weekend inside the UFC's Apex facility in Las Vegas. I knew how bad he wanted this. To Win Outright. Henri Hooft, the longtime head coach for both Usman and Burns, did not corner either man and said he would not even watch the fight. It was the promotion's first domestic pay-per-view card of the year. Usman stopped Burns, his former teammate, via TKO at 34 seconds in the third round to defend his UFC welterweight title in the main event of UFC 258 in Las Vegas. section: | slug: ufc-258-results-highlights-kamaru-usman-vs-gilbert-burns-fight-card-complete-guide | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was clearly watching tonight’s Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns matchup with keen interest. UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is on a quest to prove that he will one day be remembered as the best welterweight fighter of all time. Mallory Martin via first-round submission (armbar), Chris Gutierrez def. "Gilbert is a guy that I've known from the start," Usman said in his postfight interview. In the second round, Usman dropped Burns twice, the second time with a jab. "I know what that loss feels like," he said. With a win … In the co-main event of the evening, 22-year-old Maycee Barber suffered her second straight setback as she was outboxed by Alexa Grasso. But in order to become a champion, I have to be disciplined," Burns said. As for who won those intense sparring sessions, he says it was pretty even. My early projection makes Usman about a 75% moneyline favorite, implied odds of -300, and it sees the fight going the distance just under 69% of the time (implied odds of -217). Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns were full of emotion while embracing in the middle of the Octagon on Saturday night. "He keeps running his mouth," Usman said. While, reportedly, around 1.3 million people watched UFC 251 on Saturday night, few had more interest in the main event than Gilbert Burns. UFC 258 Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns… Gilbert Burns Was Set To Face Kamaru Usman In UFC 251. Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images/AFP. It's just, when are people gonna notice? "Y'all, everybody else, you better put some f---ing respect on my name. UFC 258 results, highlights -- Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns: Fight card, complete guide Usman successfully retained his welterweight title on Saturday with a TKO win over Burns … “I won a couple, he won a couple. "If you look at all the guys that are lined up that he has to fight next, and he keeps doing what he's doing, we're gonna all pop our heads up one day and we're gonna start talking GOAT," White said. The Kamaru Usman - Gilbert Burns UFC welterweight title fight is not happening on Dec. 12 after all, sources said Monday. I'm here to stay.". Some of their cornermen behind them were trying not to cry. Usman … "I'm the varsity guy," Usman said. Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Real or Not: Masvidal's last title chance? The champ dropped Burns with a … Watch the recap and highlights from the UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns main event between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns from Saturday's event at The Apex in Las Vegas. PFL 2021 heavyweight preview: Does Fabricio Werdum still have what it takes to win a championship? Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. UFC 258 in Tweets: Pros react to Kamaru Usman’s knockout of Gilbert Burns, Alexa Grasso’s win Gilbert Burns fell short against Kamaru Usman at … The previously reported UFC 256 main event has been postponed because Usman needs more time to recover from undisclosed injuries, sources said. CBS Sports was with you all week gearing up for the UFC 258 PPV card and throughout the evening on Saturday brining you all the live results and highlights, which you can view below. Brian Kelleher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Julian Marquez def. Gilbert Burns. Burns had blood and tears running down his face. "The guy's got the whole thing. "If he's gonna talk, step in here and see me.". It doesn’t have a new date at the moment, but current talk is January of February. Rodolfo Vieira via second-round submission (guillotine choke), Belal Muhammad def. UFC 258 results, highlights: Kamaru Usman stops Gilbert Burns via TKO to retain welterweight title Usman now owns the longest win streak in … After piecing the challenger up in the second round, Usman put it into overdrive in the third round as he eventually walked out of the UFC Apex facility still in possession of the 170-pound belt. But when you get in here, it's a different ballgame. Just a week before UFC 251, he got diagnosed with COVID-19 and Jorge Masvidal came in as a late substitute to Durinho. Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns, former teammates, will fight on Saturday for the welterweight title. Dhiego Lima via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Polyana Viana def. -213. In the … Kamaru Usman dropped Gilbert Burns early in Round 3 and rolled to a TKO win to retain his UFC welterweight title Saturday night at UFC 258. 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