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Making the Grade: UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns

Not every pay-per-view card can be a blockbuster stacked with great fights from top to bottom but UFC 258 still featured more than a few compelling stories not to mention a performance for the ages from a fighter steadily climbing the ranks as one of the best welterweights in the history of the sport.

Kamaru Usman capped off Saturday night’s card with a stunning third round finish against former teammate Gilbert Burns, who had largely run roughshod over every opponent he’s faced since moving to 170 pounds. Burns even managed to put Usman on shaky ground in the opening round, something none of his recent opponents have accomplished.