Kamaru Usman’s clear-cut decision win over Demian Maia was predictable - in both a good and a bad way for Usman.
Usman, who captured the NCAA Division II national championship in wrestling in 2010 at Nebraska-Kearney, came into the fight on an 11-fight win streak, and 7-0 in UFC competition.
His victims include fighters like Leon Edwards, Warlley Alves, Sergio Moraes, Sean Strickland and Emil Meek. All are solid fighters, but the big names in the division, until Saturday, steered clear of him.