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Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal in second round to retain UFC welterweight title

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman dominated Jorge Masvidal last year over five rounds, but he wasn't satisfied with that performance -- he thought he could do better.

Usman put a stamp on his rivalry with Masvidal on Saturday night, dropping him with a crushing right hand and following up on the ground for a knockout victory at 1 minute, 2 seconds of the second round in the main event of UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida.

With the victory, Usman defended his 170-pound title. It was the first time the famously durable Masvidal had been finished by KO/TKO since 2008.