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Free Fight: Watch Kamaru Usman’s UFC Debut Win (Video)

UsmanThe UFC continues to pump out free fights and the latest includes welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s promotional debut. Taking place at The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale in July 2015, Usman took on Hayder Hassan in a highly-anticipated contest. However, it was one-way traffic right from the get-go. Usman used his wrestling […]

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The UFC continues to pump out free fights and the latest includes welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s promotional debut.

Taking place at The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale in July 2015, Usman took on Hayder Hassan in a highly-anticipated contest.

However, it was one-way traffic right from the get-go. Usman used his wrestling throughout the contest before ultimately securing the arm triangle choke to get the victory in the second round.

That would kickstart what is currently an 11-0 unbeaten run with the Las Vegas-based promotion for the Nigerian. During that run, he defeated the likes of Demian Maia, Rafael dos Anjos and of course, Tyron Woodley to become the welterweight champion.

His most recent victory was a TKO win over bitter rival Colby Covington at UFC 245 in December. He is expected to face Jorge Masvidal next.

You can watch the champion’s debut below courtesy of the UFC’s official YouTube channel:

What do you make of Usman’s debut performance nearly five years on?

Hassan Out; Krahl In At Titan FC 42

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Hayder Hassan’s post UFC debut will have to be put on hold as the it was announced on Monday that Hassan had to be pulled from the fight due to an undisclosed injury. While Hassan was looking forward to fighting on the same card as his brother and showing his full potential, it will have to be another man’s opportunity to impress. That man fighting in his place is Hassan’s American Top Team teammate Taylor Krahl.

The 24 year old Krahl  is stepping up with less than 2 weeks until the fight. Looking to overcome his promotional debut loss to Robert Turnquest this past September. Prior to that loss Krahl was on a four fight win streak, including two impressive TKO’s for local organization Absolute Fighting Championships. Standing in his way is Brazillian submission expert Adriano Capitulino. Capitulino is coming off the first loss of his young career, just 2 weeks ago, to former Ultimate Fighter  16 contestant Eddy Ellis.

Both fighters will be looking to make a statement and earn their first Titan FC victory. A loss for either man could mean being sent back to their local promotions, respectively. No doubt that this fight will be a battle of wills. Who will show the heart to overcome the adversity of opponent change and rebounding from a loss? With four title fights taking place, including the headliners Dhiego Lima and Jason Jackson, this card is sure to deliver. Tune in live to Titan FC 42 on December 2nd in Coral Gables, FL live on UFC Fight Pass.

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Hayder Hassan’s post UFC debut will have to be put on hold as the it was announced on Monday that Hassan had to be pulled from the fight due to an undisclosed injury. While Hassan was looking forward to fighting on the same card as his brother and showing his full potential, it will have to be another man’s opportunity to impress. That man fighting in his place is Hassan’s American Top Team teammate Taylor Krahl.

The 24 year old Krahl  is stepping up with less than 2 weeks until the fight. Looking to overcome his promotional debut loss to Robert Turnquest this past September. Prior to that loss Krahl was on a four fight win streak, including two impressive TKO’s for local organization Absolute Fighting Championships. Standing in his way is Brazillian submission expert Adriano Capitulino. Capitulino is coming off the first loss of his young career, just 2 weeks ago, to former Ultimate Fighter  16 contestant Eddy Ellis.

Both fighters will be looking to make a statement and earn their first Titan FC victory. A loss for either man could mean being sent back to their local promotions, respectively. No doubt that this fight will be a battle of wills. Who will show the heart to overcome the adversity of opponent change and rebounding from a loss? With four title fights taking place, including the headliners Dhiego Lima and Jason Jackson, this card is sure to deliver. Tune in live to Titan FC 42 on December 2nd in Coral Gables, FL live on UFC Fight Pass.