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Kamaru Usman\u2019s fan base will only continue to grow as he dominates the UFC Welterweight division. In fact, Usman\u2019s greatness has even earned him the adulation of some of the best basketball players in the world\u2013like Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo\u2013after his brilliant display in UFC 261.<\/p>\n
Several NBA players were glued to their screens on Saturday to watch the stacked UFC 261 card headlined by Usman\u2019s rematch versus Jorge Masvidal for the 170-lb. title.
\nUsman, of course, ended his rivalry with Masvidal once and for all with a highlight-reel second-round knockout to retain his belt. The Nigerian Nightmare landed a missile of a right hand to put Street Jesus to sleep for the first time in his UFC career.
\nThe Greek Freak, who also comes of African descent like Usman, said the 33-year-old fighter is simply built differently from the rest of the fighters in the division.<\/p>\n
This guy @USMAN84kg is different ???
\n\u2014 Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) April 25, 2021<\/p>\n
Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall also had the same observation about Usman\u2019s prowess shown in UFC 261.<\/p>\n
Usman different smh!
\n\u2014 Eric Paschall (@epaschall) April 25, 2021<\/p>\n
Seems like Paschall\u2019s teammate, Kevon Looney, won some money after betting on Usman.<\/p>\n
Always bet on Usman #UFC261
\n\u2014 LOONEY (@Loon_Rebel5) April 25, 2021<\/p>\n
Injured Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince, meanwhile, claimed the money he paid for pay-per-view on UFC 261 was worth it. Can\u2019t disagree with him on this one since UFC 261 definitely delivered from the prelims up to the main card.<\/p>\n
MONEY WELL SPENT!!! #UFC261
\n\u2014 TP (@taureanprince) April 25, 2021<\/p>\n
Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young had the same reaction as the rest of us.<\/p>\n
OMG USMAN?
\n\u2014 Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 25, 2021<\/p>\n
Michael Carter-Williams of the Orlando Magic, on the other hand, made this interesting remark about Usman\u2019s possible GOAT status.<\/p>\n
Usman different man. He\u2019s lurking to be one of the best to ever do it
\n\u2014 Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) April 25, 2021<\/p>\n