Jon Jones remains the top men’s pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC rankings, but at the rate Kamaru Usman continues to dominate, it is only a matter of time before that changes.
That sheer dominance was on display in April when Usman defended his welterweight title in the performance of the night at UFC 261. That was the bout when he turned Jorge Masvidal’s face into mist with a devastating KO punch. Though that punch was divine, it contained far more than just power—it was also the result of a cerebral approach, showcasing why Usman doubles as the most advanced thinker when applying his craft.