Dominant display from Kamaru Usman grants him deserved decision win:

Who awaits Kamaru Usman next at Welterweight?

Exciting Welterweight contenders Kamaru Usman and Sean Strickland throw down at UFC 210, with 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Usman, looking to further climb the 170lbs rankings, while Strickland is hoping to steal Kamaru's #11 spot. Both men have only tasted defeat on one occasion in their combined 29 matches, but after tonight's contest, someone's record will have a second L added to it.

Referee Keith Peterson got us started for the first of round of this three round affair, with an aggressive approach from Usman, dominating octagon control and pinned Strickland against the fence, after transitioning to a double leg submission. Usman was so far smothering Strickland, making great use of knees to the body and legs, before Sean Strickland sought out a leg lock with Kamaru Usman in half guard. A few decent right hands from an imposing Usman found their target, as so far, Strickland had little to no answer to Kamaru's offence. Such a dominant first round for Kamaru Usman.

The second five minute spell began with a good left hand from Usman as Strickland backed away. Strickland was fighting very tall and was eating some decent shots from the Nigerian Usman, who then engaged in the clinch, keeping busy in the process. Noticeably Sean was having severe trouble seeing from his left eye, and ate a huge shot which dropped him , as Kamaru laid down some good hammer fists. So far Strickland surviving. Another huge round for 'The Nigerian Nightmare'.

Strickland was quizzed about his eye by the doctor, who was pleased to allow the fight to continue. Third and final round seen a patient start from Usman, showing well and feinting expertly. Another takedown proved successful for Usman, this time a deep double leg. As of yet, still no offence from Sean Strickland, against a loose and relaxed Usman. Kamaru was dominanting the octagon brilliantly, searching for the finish with just 30 seconds remaining. What a performance from Kamaru Usman.

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