Kamaru Usman (left) reacts after defeating Jorge Masvidal during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Kamaru Usman knocked out Jorge Masvidal after being taunted

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/25/21

Kamaru Usman had one of the most satisfying types of knockouts you can have.

Usman beat Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday night for his 18th straight professional MMA win. He knocked out Masvidal with a punch straight to the face in the second round.

Here’s a clear look at the knockout:

#UFC261 its even more vicious in slow mo. masvidal KO’D pic.twitter.com/X1EI09EiVT
— (@chzbizman) April 25, 2021

The best part is Usman’s knockout came right after Masvidal was clowning around in the octagon.

Unreal #UFC261
pic.twitter.com/RX9C9OGtgw

— Erica Kaiser (@EricaKaiser_) April 25, 2021

Getting the knockout right after someone teases you has to feel great.

Usman is cementing his place in history. The 33-year-old has successfully defended the UFC Welterweight Championship four times in a row, including twice over Masvidal.

You don’t mess with Marty from Nebraska.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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