Usman defeats Maia by unanimous decision

In Santiago, Chile, in the main event of UFC Fight Night 129, light welterweight Kamaru Usman defeated Demian Maia by unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46).

In the first round of combat Maia was able to make a successful takedown. But in the next five minutes, Usman managed to stop all attempts to transfer him to the ground, and looked much more confident and effective in the stance. In the fourth round, the Nigerian fighter managed to knock Maia down.