Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 Kamaru Usman ’s (18-1 MMA, 13-0 UFC) remarkable run inside the octagon continued when he defended his title against Gilbert Burns (19-4 … Gilbert Burns by TKO (punches) at 0:34 of round three Women’s Flyweight: Alexa Grasso def. Leg kicks from Burns. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. The champ smells blood in the water #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/POk5EsdvND, "That was the thing with me," Usman said of the jabs following his victory. It was a solid first round for Grasso, as she held the edge in the striking from range, but more importantly, she held her own and did good work in the clinch against her seemingly stronger opponent. 15-ranked Heinisch falls to 14-4. He now seeks to deliver his most remarkable performance yet and begin his reign as champion. 12:51 am ET, UFC Fight Night odds, bets, expert picks, parlay, UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum odds, best bets. As he looked for a third, Marquez locked up a guillotine choke, and while Pitolo escaped, he found himself in trouble on the mat until he reversed position and then controlled the fight from the top for the rest of the frame. Anthony Hernandez delivered a shocker in middleweight action as he submitted the previously unbeaten Rodolfo Vieira in the second round. Gilbert Burns by TKO at :34 of round 3: Welterweight Title In This Stream UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns live streaming results, play-by-play, analysis, highlights 1:16 am ET, at Viana added in several elbows before transitioning into an armbar, and that was what forced Martin to submit at the 3:18 mark. Official Result: Julian Marquez def. That fight was made the week of the event after Burns was forced out of his first planned date with Usman after testing positive for COVID-19. Here is the official video of Gilbert Burns vs Kamaru Usman post-fight … The first round was close, but Usman controlled the balance the fight easily. A member of the roster since 2014, Burns has seen a resurgence in his career after rejoining the welterweight division in 2019 and rattling off four dominant wins in a row over Alexey Kunchenko, Gunnar Nelson, Demian Maia and former titleholder Tyron Woodley. Usman continued drilling Burns with heavy jabs and coming over the top with the right hand. Maycee Barber (8-2) via unanimous decision (29-28 x … Welterweight: Kamaru Usman (c) (18-1, 13-0 UFC) defeats Gilbert Burns (19-4, 12-4 UFC) by third-round TKO Martin got the fight to the mat in the opening minute of the bout, but Viana stayed busy with her strikes from the bottom position and soon locked up a triangle choke. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell for the best analysis and in-depth news. Official Result: Chris Gutierrez def. Rodolfo Vieira by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:53 of Round. Gilbert Burns via 3rd-round TKO to retain UFC welterweight championship (:34) Alexa Grasso def. 1:04 am ET, at Ian Heinisch by unanimous decision after three rounds Upon standing, Heinisch tried to press the action, but he was matched each step of the way by Gastelum, who was using his experience perfectly, especially in the grappling realm. Maki Pitolo by submission (anaconda choke) at 4:17 of Round 2. Rowe controlled the action there until Green scrambled to his feet with 90 seconds left, and soon after, another leg kick put Rowe down. Maycee Barber by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The champ dropped Burns with a head kick, and … All three judges saw it 30-27 for Simon, now 18-3. Also a work ethic second to none. And while Grasso was able to slow things down in the closing stages, Barber did surge at the end as she continued to chase a finish. Mallory Martin by submission (armbar) at 3:18 of Round 1. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. UFC 258: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns official weigh-in results. With two minutes to go, Rowe drilled Green with a right hand, but “Gifted Gabe” walked right through it and in the final minute, he dropped his foe with a leg kick, finishing the round strong. Burns landed a good leg kick and Usman stayed hard on the jab. "We tried to make that fight several times. Burns (19-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) got off to a fast start andn scored with big overhand rights out of the gate – one of which dropped Usman. The No. Heinisch got an early takedown but Gastelum scrambled out of trouble, only to find himself in it again when Heinisch looked to lock up his arm. Tune in for full UFC 258 live results live results at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Saturday, Feb. 13 on MMAWeekly.com. Usman vs Burns result. I wanted to work that southpaw, and I wanted to work that jab. Usman … Pitolo got loose, but he ate a couple hard shots just before the round ended. Official Result: Kamaru Usman def. The leg kicks from Lima kept coming in round two, but Muhammad didn’t stop throwing and marching forward, clearly draining the Brazilian’s gas tank as the frame progressed, and in the third it was more of the same from the tireless Muhammad, who punctuated his win with a takedown in the final minute. With the win, Marquez moves to 8-2. Marquez unloaded on Pitolo early in the final round while also looking for an opening for his guillotine choke, but the Hawaiian weathered the storm, then took the fight back to the mat. 12:56 am ET, at Undisputed UFC welterweight champion Usman (17-1, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. by way of Auchi, Nigeria) aims to continue proving that he is the greatest athlete in the division’s lauded history. MMA News & results for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Strikeforce & more Mixed Martial Arts fights Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns Results and News - UFC 258 - MMA Fighting SB Nation Kamaru Usman keeps padding out his resume with hallmark wins. He would beat Colby Covington via TKO and would control the entire contest against Masvidal. Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns sold an estimated 500 thousand pay-per-view at UFC 258. Burns with a leg kick. UFC 258 main card results Kamaru Usman (18-1) def. at Lima falls to 17-8. Official Result: Kelvin Gastelum def. Welterweight contender Belal Muhammad made it four wins in a row with a shutout three-round unanimous decision over Dhiego Lima. Scores were 29-28 across the board for the No. It gets you tough and lets you defend a lot of shots. The round comes to an end and it was a great bounce back round for Usman. Rowe rose, and he was able to make it to the final horn. High pace and both guys throwing with extreme power. Official Result: Kamaru Usman def. Scores were 30-27 across the board for the No. But, I said it, man. Usman continued to work a sharp jab as round two began, and with 2:45 remaining, he stung Burns with a right hand and had him hurt. I'll give you a whole training camp. Main card. I'm a whole 'nother savage, and he saw that.". Usman established a piston-like jab in the second round, and the punch quickly became a difference-maker in the fight. He’s a real man.” Usman won the title against Tyron Woodley in 2019. Burns (19-3, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) intends to make the most of his first shot at UFC gold. The only reason this man took the fight was because it was on six-days notice and he had a built in excuse. The guy that fight fans said can’t lose but can’t stop anyone just stopped a challenger for his belt. MAN. Burns knocked Usman down in the first round; Usman returned the favor in the second. Pitolo went after Marquez as soon as the fight began, and after landing a couple hard shots, the two clinched against the fence, with Pitolo landing a flush elbow before taking the fight to the mat. Another right hand lands for Burns and Usman appeared hurt again for a second. #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/eEVXR8YVFh, "Whole 'nother savage." 12:58 am ET, at Nominee: Kamaru Usman def. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. All Rights Reserved. UFC 258: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns official weigh-in results. Martin falls to 7-4. Green went right back on the attack, only to get caught by a knee and a brief guillotine choke attempt, but he got loose and the two proceeded to grapple against the fence. Body kick lands for Burns. Ian Heinisch by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Official Result: Anthony Hernandez def. 9-ranked Gastelum, now 17-6, 1NC. Grasso didn’t stop working from her back, and she was able to reverse position, nearly locking in an arm triangle before working for a rear naked choke just before the end of the frame. MY GOODNESS! Official Result: Polyana Viana def. Ian Heinisch via unanimous decision … 1:20 am ET, at More punches from Burns. Usman vs Burns post-fight interview. Hernandez (8-2, 1 NC) kept the heat on in round two, and he continued to rock the exhausted Vieira, cutting him with an elbow before getting him to the mat and stunning the MMA world by submitting the decorated jiu-jitsu black belt with a guillotine choke at 1:53 of the second frame. Scores were 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 for the No. With his 17th consecutive victory, Kamaru Usman didn’t just stop number one contender Gilbert Burns in the third round of the UFC 258 main event, but he set a UFC record for most consecutive wins in the welterweight division with 13, breaking a tie with Georges St-Pierre. Once friends, then foes.Usman & Burns embrace at the conclusion on #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/uwPdtWQfHT. One of the youngest athletes on the roster, Barber burst onto the MMA scene with a breakout performance onDana White’s Contender Series in 2018 when she was just 20 years old. Gilbert Burns by TKO (punches) at :34 of Round 3 to retain the UFC Welterweight … Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns Round 1 - Burns comes out with a right hook that misses. Burns again hurt Usman with a big overhand right. Main Event: Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns. But Burns was clearly out on the feet in the second round and couldn’t recover on the stool. 13-ranked Muhammad, who improves to 18-3. Again, they separated, and Hernandez had Vieira hurt and on the verge of a stoppage before the horn saved the Brazilian. 1-ranked Burns falls to 19-4. With the win, Viana moves to 12-4. Kelvin Gastelum vs. Ian Heinisch. The lanky Rowe used his height and reach advantage well in the standup game early in round one, and even when Green closed the distance, the Floridian was able to not just hold his own, but trade submission attempts with Green throughout an entertaining first round. Brian Kelleher by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Official Result: Belal Muhammad def. The No. Gilbert Burns TKO (punches) 3 0:34 Women's Flyweight Alexa Grasso def. He now attempts to stamp his name in the record books and remain undefeated in the UFC by taking out one of his most dangerous challengers yet. 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. Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns (Welterweight) Winner: Kamaru Usman Winning Method: Kamaru Usman wins by TKO at :34 of the third round. As Burns tried to clear his head, Usman calmly picked at him with flush shots, and a jab put “Durinho” on the deck just before the four-minute mark. Maycee Barber by unanimous decision after three rounds Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum def. This is a great fight. In a 140-pound catchweight bout, Chris Gutierrez extended his current unbeaten streak to five with a three-round unanimous decision win over Andre Ewell. "This was a tough one," Usman said. Burns was highly emotional following the defeat, openly weeping in the center of the Octagon and again when he embraced Usman following the fight. #UFC258, You wish you could see us spar. Burns got up quickly, but it was a big round for the champion. Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns July 11, 2020 Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Main card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. Again, Gastelum got free and scored his own takedown and got into the mount. Ewell’s counters were sharp in the first round and he was the busier fighter, but Gutierrez (16-3-2) may have stolen the round with a head kick that rocked the Californian right before the horn. 10-ranked Barber, who was making her first start since January 2020, falls to 8-2. Burns tried to follow up and did connect with several heavy strikes, but Usman was able to weather the storm and survive an opening round that tilted strongly in favor of the challenger. Instead, the finish came just 34 seconds into Round 3 when Usman dropped Burns with a straight right hand and followed up with ground-and-pound to force the stoppage. Burns tried to fight back but the punishment kept coming until the fight was stopped. 15-ranked Grasso, now 13-3. Usman won a wide decision in that meeting, but Masvidal has continued to trash talk the champion, and Usman seemed to want to step in the cage with the former title challenger one more time. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? We started this journey together and he showed it tonight. The jab then opened up a huge right hand from Usman that took the legs of Burns. The two combatants traded kicks evenly, but when it came to punches, Burns’ shots were landing with more force. Main Event: Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns With his 17th consecutive victory, Kamaru Usman didn’t just stop number one contender G ilbert Burns … 12:59 am ET, at Andre Ewell by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-27). AND STILL! There, the Hawaiian controlled the action for a long spell, and even when the two stood, he continued to wear on his foe with his grappling until Marquez nearly locked in a guillotine choke. In the second, it was another close frame with each fighter having his moments, but again, it was a late rally – this time by Ewell – that may have swung it in his favor. The No. 2 ranked contender Gilbert Burns. They tried to make that fight, but he kept backing out. 12:53 am ET, at After Usman refused a touch of gloves with his friend and former teammate, Burns came out fired up and staggered the champion with a right hand to the head. Heinisch found a moment of real daylight in the second half of the round as he took his foe’s back and looked for a submission, but with 90 seconds remaining, Gastelum got free and though Heinisch kept pressing for a late finish, he ran out of time. In the second minute of round two, Grasso briefly rattled Barber with a left hand, and even in the clinch, she was outworking her foe. Kamaru Usman def. Muhammad put the pressure on Lima immediately and he kept it up, mixing his strikes up nicely. Gutierrez’ patented leg kicks were starting to take their toll on Ewell (17-7) as the final round began, and the Coloradan sensed it, as he pressed forward and upped his work rate. Lima was patient in response, but he drilled Muhammad with enough low kicks to mark up his foe’s leg, and the two engaged in some nice back and forth exchanges late in the frame. Sidelined due to injury since July 2018, Julian Marquez scored an exciting come from behind victory over Maki Pitolo, submitting his opponent in the third round of their middleweight bout. Despite being badly rocked in the opening round, Usman turned the fight around to score a third-round TKO in another successful defense of his 170-pound crown. Here are the full results for UFC 258: Usman vs Burns which took place on February 13, 2021 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A former Invicta FC standout, she has been a prominent member of the UFC roster since 2016 with wins over Randa Markos, Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Ji Yeon Kim. UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns full results. The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 258 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns. @USMAN84kg #andstill, We gotta put some respeck on @USMAN84kg name bruh! UFC 258 live stream results, play-by-play updates for the Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns-led pay-per-view (PPV) event TONIGHT (Sat., Feb. 13, 2021) at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. "It was very, very tough for me because of the whole gym situation and me leaving. The win boosted Usman's career record to 18-1, including a 13-fight winning streak in the UFC. The Nigerian Nightmare's fight with Jorge Masvidal was the … Official Result- Kamaru Usman def. That 13-fight streak is an all-time record at welterweight in the promotion, with Usman passing longtime record-holder Georges St-Pierre in the victory over Burns. 15 Alexa Grasso. Burns came out fast and hard, winging powerful shots and clipping the champion to put Usman on rubber legs. Kamaru Usman made his third successful welterweight title defense against Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 earlier this year and earned a Performance of the Night bonus. Green came out fast for the second stanza, putting Rowe on the defensive in a hurry before a low kick by the Californian brought a momentary halt to the action. An inadvertent low kick by Marquez brought a momentary halt to the action early in round two, and when the fight resumed, the two traded until Pitolo scored a pair of takedowns. @ufc, KAMARU USMAN WINS IT (via @ufc)pic.twitter.com/G1I0e2TuKl, #AndStill! Burns shoots but Usman stuffs. Official Result: Gabe Green def. ET) Welterweight title bout: Kamaru Usman def. With 2:16 left, Burns got back to his feet and landed a knee before separating from his foe. 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 | Maycee Barber via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Kelvin Gastelum def. Kamaru Usman once again proved he is the best welterweight in the world with a third-round TKO of Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC 258 from the UFC's Apex Facility in Las Vegas. Vieira kept the pressure on against the fence, and once they broke with under two minutes left, Hernandez fired off strikes, rocking Vieira before attempting a choke. Kamaru Usman overcame a big first round from Gilbert Burns and gained steam as he went along. 12:57 am ET, at I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" newsletter. ", "Step in here and see me! Barber (8-1, fighting out of Sullivan, Wisc.) Respect is earned. Usman with a right hand that drops Burns. #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/sxvEWKXveJ, BAD. Two low kicks too. "Cupcake" drops by the UFC 260 Weigh-Ins Show to discuss the big news with Laura Sanko, DC and Aljamain Sterling. Barber now plans to return to her winning ways and cement herself as a future contender for the belt. MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. 1:03 am ET, at Barber wasn’t deterred, though, and she got in some hard shots before the fight went to the mat. The welterweight champion used the main event of UFC 258 on Saturday night as yet another proving point that he's one of the best mixed martial artists in the fight game — and perhaps even the best — as he pummeled Gilbert Burns toward a third-round TKO (punches) for his third straight title defense. A right hand and a quick takedown by Heinisch got him off to a good start in the third round, but Gastelum stayed cool and got back to a steady work rate. Hernandez hung tough, forcing Vieira to look for an arm before the two rose to their feet. 12:54 am ET, at Quick UFC 258 Results. Khabib Nurmagomedov joined the UFC 260 Weigh-in Show to award Daniel Cormier with a five-star rating in EA Sports UFC 4 and talks about his retirement. It wasn't easy, but Kamaru Usman survived a stiff challenge from former teammate Gilbert Burns to retain his UFC welterweight championship in the main event of UFC 258 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. It's different when you're in the gym with me. @Usman84kg is the baddest alive #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/kUw0sVaQGr, And still ‼️#UFC258 (via @ufc)pic.twitter.com/4oYKOY0A5D, Usman came to play. "Even when I first kind of started and was striking, it was a lot of that Dutch kickboxing. UFC 258 - Usman vs. Burns pits Kamaru The Nigerian Nightmare Usman vs Gilbert Durinho Burns fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Feb 13, 2021. But, when you get in here with me, it's a different ballgame. Make it 13 in a row! A flying knee attempt by Heinisch ended with a Gastelum takedown in the second minute of round two. The two men were longtime training partners at Sanford MMA in Florida before Burns established himself as the top title contender. "We started together. UFC 258: Usman vs Burns will take place Saturday, February 13 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas and will stream live on Pay-Per-View, exclusively through ESPN+ in the U.S. at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT in both English and Spanish. Phil Rowe by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Heinisch rose immediately, and the two kept it standing until the horn. The third time was the charm for the oft-delayed matchup between Ricky Simon and Brian Kelleher, with Simon winning a dominant three-round decision in their featherweight battle. That journey took another step forward on … OFFICIAL RESULTS: Kelvin Gastelum defeated Ian Heinisch via … Matt’s pick: Burns; Craig’s pick: Burns. Left, right, and Usman hurting. 12:24 pm ET, at "We got this little street thug thinking he's Jesus," Usman said. section: | slug: ufc-258-results-highlights-kamaru-usman-stops-gilbert-burns-via-tko-to-retain-welterweight-title | sport: mma | route: live_blog_single | ET) UFC 258 Reactions & UFC VEGAS 19 Picks | Care/Don’t Care Podcast Kamaru Usman def Gilbert Burns via TKO – R3, 0:34 Alexa Grasso def. Gilbert Burns by TKO (strikes) at :34 of Round, On International Women's Day, We Look Back On Some Of The Greatest Performances, Go through all of the heavyweight title winners in UFC history, Lightweight Champion Retires With An Unprecendented Legacy Of Dominance. Midway through the round, the fighters were back on their feet, and after trading strikes, Gastelum got a takedown with a minute left. Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns -- Round 3: Burns was immediately dropped with a big right hand and Usman followed up with heavy ground and pound. It's different. 1:02 am ET, at [Coach Trevor Wittman] said, 'You need to stay on that jab. In February, Usman beat Gilbert Burns via TKO at UFC 258 to defend the title for the third time. With a little over a minute left, he rattled Pitolo with his strikes, and as the fight went to the mat, he sunk in the anaconda choke that forced Pitolo to tap out at 4:17 of round three. CBS Sports will be with you the entire way on Saturday bringing you all the results and highlights from the UFC 258 below. 1:05 am ET, at Burns started to recover a bit but the jab of Usman continued bouncing off his face, stumbling Burns backward and dropping him to the canvas. Usman’s chin is holding up. Burns fell when trying to get up after the stoppage, eliminating any concerns the fight may have been stopped too quickly. Guess what? A straight right put Burns down seconds into round three, and Usman closed the show, with a barrage of follow-up shots bringing in referee Herb Dean to stop the fight at :34 of the third stanza. At UFC 258, UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman defends his title in the pay-per-view main event in Las Vegas, Nevada. He gets it done. Welterweight Championship: Kamaru Usman (c) def. He's still running his mouth talking about he broke my nose and it was only on six days. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories_live-blog. Rowe falls to 7-3. Pitolo falls to 13-8. ... Kamaru Usman (c) def. Dhiego Lima by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Kelleher falls to 22-12. UFC 258 results, highlights: Kamaru Usman stops Gilbert Burns via TKO to retain welterweight title Usman now owns the longest win streak in UFC welterweight … Usman gets on top and is landing and landing more and Herb Dean stops it! Mexico’s Alexa Grasso won her second straight at 125 pounds, as she took a three-round unanimous decision over Maycee Barber in the UFC 258 co-main event. Unofficial scorecard: 10-9 Usman (19-19). The Body Lock scores round one for Gilbert Burns (10-9) @USMAN84kg only guy I train with that gets stronger as the round gets higher. Official Result: Ricky Simon def. Simon was all action from the start, whether on the feet or the mat, and when you add in an elbow that opened a nasty cut on the corner of Kelleher’s eye, things went south in a hurry for New York’s “Boom.” And while Kelleher wouldn’t go away and had a better round in the second, going into the third, it was Simon’s fight to lose, and he refused to do that, as he kept pushing the pace at distance and in the clinch, throwing all the while. Gilbert Burns by TKO (punches) at :34 of Round 3 to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship Usman with the finish in the third round as he remains the welterweight champion. " @Usman84kg wants the one they call 'Street Jesus' #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/7qVROzHd2Q. Following impressive wins over Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington and Tyron Woodley, Usman finds himself tied with all-time great Georges St-Pierre for the longest winning streak in the 170-pound weight class at 12. I guarantee you won't sign on that dotted line because this time I'll finish your ass. Vieira (7-1) dropped Hernandez to the mat within 20 seconds, and moments later he had Hernandez in deep trouble as he moved into the mount. Rowe’s leg was clearly hurt by the kicks from Green, and soon the two were on the mat early in the third. And while Ewell tried to disguise it, the fight was quickly slipping away from him, and at the end of three rounds, it was Gutierrez taking the nod via scores of 30-26, 29-28 and 29-27. Burns landed another overhand right and then Usman badly hurt Burns with a big overhand of his own. • Feb. 13, 2021, Gabe Green Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Chris Gutierrez Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Polyana Viana locks in the arm bar to win | UFC 258: Usman vs Burnsf, Belal Muhammad Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Anthony Hernandez Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Julian Marquez Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Ricky Simon Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Kelvin Gastelum Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258 Usman vs Burns, Alexa Grasso Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Kamaru Usman Post-Fight Interview | UFC 258: Usman vs Burns, Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved. you have a freaking good jab.'". After three tough losses, middleweight contender Kelvin Gastelum got back in the win column, decisioning Ian Heinisch over three hard-fought rounds. UFC 258 fight card results. , Champ Kamaru Usman defended his throne with a win over Gilbert Burns at #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/8IefWf8bVJ, Congratulations my brother #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/UHF5TTLLaN, Win or lose, the chase for the belt means everything #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/oO8wWVl0Lh, PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/FurU7SY99x. With Burns unable to close the distance as consistently, Usman took over the fight behind the straight shots from his lead hand. My fight IQ is different. Kamaru Usman (17-1 MMA) will be stepping foot in the Octagon for the first time since scoring a unanimous decision win over BMF title holder Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251. 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