Usman and Burns embrace after UFC 258! Respect between former team-mates following Usman win

Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns embrace after the former remains the UFC welterweight champion at #UFC258. The two former team-mates faced off with the Nigerian Nightmare coming out on top.
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[@Ar1AnX1x]

Kamaru was trying not to cry, that's true friendship.

[@Spideyyy10]

he deserves respect, he earned it

[@vanquishable7844]

Trying not to cry is true friendship?🤣🤣🤣

[@IslandMan96]

@@vanquishable7844 I mean one of y’all gotta be strong for when the other one is down.

[@TREVORPETERS]

True friendship is not fighting your friend Burns is shady AF

[@itstrilltay4051]

@@TREVORPETERS it’s apart of the business bro

[@mmadigest]

Gilbert crying was hard to watch

[@thehashslingingslasher6443]

Imagine how gilbert felt if it was hard watching from home. Had an entire country behind him.

[@artieg6681]

Doctor "Where does it hurt Gilbert" Gilbert "Right here 👉 💔 "

[@suohmikoto4711]

@@thehashslingingslasher6443 So did UsmAN

[@semyaza555]

@white women age like spoiled milk. your user name Lmfaooo

[@gabrielfc6464]

@white women age like spoiled milk. shut up

[@bilawl9359]

Usman is breathing hard to stay composed and hold back the tears. this whole thing made me tear up

[@alanm6o9]

same man!

[@Ismail-FIRE]

Same

[@jka3062]

He realised at this point why ufc and fighting like this is haraam in Islam. I think it was a clash of his ethics - to beat a man to that level he is completely broken - and him be your friend previously - all for the fame and glory

[@michaelpowers4882]

​@Jka what does "haraam" mean?

[@Джабраилович]

​@@michaelpowers4882forbidden

[@1D.JFanMma]

If Masvidal works on his Wrestling and improves his Clinch game, I believe he’ll get Dominated for 5 rounds again.

[@GurmanKlar]

I’m a huge Masvidal fan, but truer words have never been spoken

[@beastmode1180]

Haha

[@khabibnurmagomedov4251]

@@GurmanKlar Rly? He almost hurt badly Kamaru with his elbow in clinch last fight. It could be lethal if he was better prepared.

[@altruisticPing]

Had me in the first half cheif

[@1D.JFanMma]

@@khabibnurmagomedov4251 50-45 50-45 49-46 With Usman having 6 days notice 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@oxy728]

People were actually making fun of Burns crying...the man needs more respect, he almost took Usman out ffs

[@russell6075]

Only basement dwellers. Real people know

[@fredlance1238]

He almost but he don't 😂😂😂😂

[@Akash-ug5yh]

They also made fun of DC when he cried. Internet warriors

[@abelbalbo5134]

Don't know of anyone making fun of Burns crying

[@hunterholistichealth]

Those people are being ridiculous.

[@123G-r4d]

Is it just me or was Usman trying really really hard not to cry also?

[@taybah6071]

That’s what I thought

[@3pacz]

yeah he was He was even doing the aggressive face to suppress the tears

[@angryzombie8088]

Hell yeah he is, I can see the veins popping on the sides of his head, he is either very angry or very sad, I say its the later.

[@Synth2000]

looked so

[@MS-dc2tt]

He said in his post fight press conference he wasn’t trying to cry

[@kotanmiojo]

Gilbert cried, what an emotional night. They shared a lot together

[@gabrielfc6464]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@tonyfuri9693]

Why

[@duckmysick9850]

Later they slept together

[@assncreed]

​@@duckmysick9850😂😂😂😂

[@romemakes794]

I'ma stop disrespecting Usman this performance was legendary. He deserves all the respect.

[@ericbandar944]

u r definitely a casual for disrespecting him in the first place.....but glad u r seeing the light

[@conorkeenan1871]

@@ericbandar944 yep I agree, u can’t ever disrespect someone with a win streak like his and the fighters he’s beat. It doesn’t matter how he does it

[@mmsoulmm]

shut up your an idiot for disrespecting him in first place

[@jordanhardy4307]

@@mmsoulmm whoa jamal. don’t pull out the nine

[@Lousasshol]

A lot of the” disrepek “ came from his boring fight style of holding fighters against the cage and wrestling a lot .... but his striking is on point now and I believe he’s going to be a much more exciting fighter

[@mahdirahman7475]

Can’t lie felt so bad for burns but it’s the fight game

[@SJ-ky7yn]

I think burns would be able to become light weight champ

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

UFC haram 😂😂😂😂

[@Kut2Static]

Sink or swim

[@Kut2Static]

@@SJ-ky7yn If 170 changed to 175 and they made 165 I think Burns would be champ of that division. We need more talent then that will happen though. Once we get more talent we make a new division

[@khuraym2511]

I think burns might win the championship next because he'd never been in a title fight usman had so much experience

[@aryaan16]

Love or hate the guy, Kamaru is a beast! Burns will be back stronger

[@abhdd4352]

He is 34,He probably has the beating of Jorge Thompson And an interesting matchup with Khamzat

[@chrisohagan4825]

I 100% agree with every word...

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Laura come back stronger 😂😂😂😂

[@stringsgb8833]

Yeah the guys a knob but super talented

[@razkhan4375]

Respect usman and gilbert 👏👏🤝

[@67spankadelik]

Usman is 100% entitled to be feeling himself. Served up a tall warm glass of STFU to the haters! Proud of him! Burns got no reason to be ashamed. He fought a hell of a fight.

[@teasquared09]

big facts.

[@newjack900]

What haters though? Betting line had him as a big favorite.. media is on his nuts.. Dana was just saying he has a chance to be 1 of the best ever.. Everybody was rooting for him over Colby & Woodley.. Burns was extremely respectful the entire buildup to the fight. That narrative made 0 sense but some fighters just need that extra motivation to feel like they have something to prove

[@mohamud3917]

@@newjack900 He’s talking about the fan hate

[@VexcomStudios]

Do I smell a Rock fan here😉

[@emmaagbor9724]

No hard Feelings!! Just Two men trying to Feed their Families... Respect Usman

[@Aaadil8]

Burns is a great guy and I respect his true emotions that came out in the form of tears! Respect to both the fighters!

[@mohamud3917]

@Jay Theboss A lot of people are losers that have no idea what it means to dedicate your life to something special

[@Demoaccount-i2k]

The emotion post fight is so strong and real

[@Miltjackson.]

One of the best I have seen in a ufc fight from both men . A lot was on the line for both

[@chrisg9615]

2:46 These new cameras make it look like a video game

[@jackryan7445]

More hi def than real life

[@bryanspicer90]

Same thing I thought...what specs and cameras are these?

[@kazuya2200]

@@bryanspicer90 sony handycam

[@digitaltennisshoes]

I know right

[@IbrahimMohamed-zm8mt]

I really didn't like it!

[@utavatar]

Gilbert is a three time world Jujitsu champion, he beat Kron Gracie. He's a straight up killer. Usman took his best shot and then annihilated him. The guy is on a different level. Reminds me of Marvelous Marvin Hagler

[@muritalasamusideen9713]

Thats the name that comes to mind bro... The Mighty Hagler

[@obitriceforlife5771]

He actually looks and moves like Hagler lol

[@litman5584]

His chin isn’t as good as Hagler’s but I see your point

[@amediocrerocketleagueplaye9008]

4 time

[@gsp2176]

Lol usman got knocked down,Woodley has just as good of a chin which nowhere near hagler,he would've taken an entire asteroid to his dome and still keep coming forward

[@omw2fyb363]

so much emotion man, both of these men deserve the utmost respect.

[@abellargo7668]

Kamaru is the GOAT, to come back from being stunned like that in round 1 is not easy. What a fight !!! Respect to both fighters!!! This is what I call class

[@SebastianRodriguez-zm8km]

He deserves top 3 pfp rn

[@orlandowilliamson691]

The goat Straight facts man he beat Colby and Masvidal twice, GSP had a lot of close fights couldve gon either way but Usman straight dominate his opponents enjoy greatness while it last..

[@dior6s-]

U trippin

[@john-ch3en]

@@orlandowilliamson691 but Khabib dominated Conor,Dustin and Justin in a row and never bled Hahah

[@ghazikazmi9253]

Taking WHAT FROM WHO

[@joea9222]

I didn't like Usman in the beginning and I realized I had literally 0 reasons to be a hater. Dude is amazing inside and outside the octogon. He has a hell of a fight ahead of him this week, cant wait to watch.

[@oneminddetailing]

Damn Usman was holding back them tears because he felt for his old friend after watching him cry in that octagon. Respect to Usman and Burns🙏

[@Frosst]

If anyone thinks Burns crying makes him weak needs to step in the Octagon with Usman. Hell of a fighter 🤞🏼

[@zaheerdawood3814]

Damn..... post fight Usmans intensity still shows...this man looks like he has something to prove

[@heresthethingyouguys]

that's what makes him hungrier than ever

[@dnelokoepoko.d.n.e2365]

The crying can last all night, but the joy comes the next day... tears of a soldier wounded in war, who never runs away from combat.

[@immewhoareyou4077]

Joe "This is private, but I would really love to hear what they are saying" Rogan.

[@JulioFromBoston]

Hey he's exactly right though

[@davidstephenson164]

​@@JulioFromBoston Joe Rogan 🥩🏇

[@ahmed_3gaming450]

​@@davidstephenson164 Free Palestine 🇵🇸 Remember we will take it back

[@dariobalde4209]

kamaru and burns crying and being emotional no one : background music : wheye wheye whe wheye wheye whe

[@christconsciousness_7779]

😂😂😂

[@sagarnaidu3400]

Which song is that?

[@alektb9492]

Gilbert become one of my favourite fighters! He seems like a great guy!

[@fishfashfosh]

This manual focus shallow depth of field is great. I dig it. Awesome camera man

[@c0222]

Would prefer it if they don’t use it for cornercam but

[@avilionstars]

They use it in the nfl too, its a sony a7r on a gimbal

[@lokylock2287]

Usman slowly becoming one of my favs, both these guys wear there hearts on there sleeve

[@MeditativeMelodia]

Men I'm crying too. I am feeling the emotions

[@zenwearswitzerland]

Nothing wrong with that. As men we all need to be more open about our emotions. Locking them up only leads to disaster.

[@alexkorami6679]

@@zenwearswitzerland We all need ...? Men are different Bro We all handle situations differently.

[@alexkorami6679]

The beauty about the Human family is that we all display different uniqueness in character ...we are not mass produced on a chain line like a product from some production plant.

[@erictaylor479]

Big ups to both these warriors.They left it all in the octagon.Great sportsmanship between former teammates.

[@alanm6o9]

I never knew Gilbert but I teared up when he lost. that was some true pain and I have some respect that he just lets his emotions out. its more healthy to do that

[@Fsr16623]

No better way to end a fight than the way these two did. What a beautiful moment between two amazing athletes and men.

[@smokeclouds8]

One dream crushed, another moves forward. Two warriors, these are the type of fights that make the sport.

[@frenzybar7936]

Usman on TUF a few years ago " keep my name off your mouth", Usman now "put some respect on my name!"

[@ka-t8214]

ResPECK*

[@aframaco9491]

Sign of the times !

[@tle398]

Usman handled his business inside the cage but they were and still are brothers after this. Congrats to Usman he is a absolute beast

[@bswertyui]

Kamaru gunna be getting in that goat talk soon I didn’t used to like him but no doubt the guys a beast. And why does the camera quality seem next level on this card

[@walusitumbeko4051]

lol ikr, had some portrait effects

[@montblancnoland4034]

They had the red on Deck my boy

[@bswertyui]

@Robinho Rivaldo khabib Is the goat 🐐 I said soon bro

[@zhydra8837]

Can’t wait for burns to rise back with a full heart

[@ahmedmo6530]

I don't blame the guy he took the champs training camp and lost. Granted, Kamaru willingly left due to personal reasons but still Gilbert was overwhelmed not only because of the defeat but moving forward how his relationship with Kamaru will play out.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Fool this is a fight no need for emotions 😂😂😂😂, crying in front of enemy is biggest defeat

[@a.k4073]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe idiot

[@abelbalbo5134]

@@BlackMamba-lt8oe beta male

[@whatsgood7717]

He should have thought about it before trying to take the belt from him. He should have stayed in the lightweight division. He felt Usman was easy since he was his sparling partner. People be careful of who your friends are.

[@johnschneider6233]

@Ahmed Mo spot on his emotions is base on going forward how their relationship will play out right

[@clemfandango7175]

Love the sportsmanship at the end

[@komorikom6716]

1:20 is where Usman's emotions started to hit him hard. He was pretty composed before that but after realizing everything and seeing Burns weep, he couldn't hold his emotions.

[@TheControlStick1]

Damn, I can see that. Kamaru really got my respect with this fight, even though I’ve always thought he was a good guy.

[@leslyrodriguez9685]

Put some RESPECT IN HIS NAME....🐐 Kamaru Usman

[@Coldestaevadoit]

Its a crazy thing to have to take away another mans hopes and dreams to live out your own

[@PVWNSVCR1F1C3]

Not only that but a very close friend.

[@fidochié]

Ehhhhhh real talk bruv

[@mokielulie4297]

But still people want Kamaru to fight Izzy, pathetic!

[@Rodrigo-uv2vc]

Kamaru Almost crying too is amazing how a Good person he is

[@teasquared09]

No better hype man than your own brother. So beautiful to see.

[@oldPan]

"Taking what from who"

[@owolabilawal8667]

Everybody need to respect kamaru Usman and put respect to his name, 💪💪💪💪Nigeria nightmare, ....

[@Isaharif]

01:17 Kamaru realizing he's going to cry if he continues to look on. 02:08 Kamaru suppressing so much tears.

[@wolfswinkel8906]

Lol he was trying to look everywhere else except at Burns

[@zoidymte3410]

Much respect to both fighters world class act of respect between these two kamaru is a beast and will be for a LONG time

[@zoidymte3410]

@Muskeln-kaufen.de wasn't elite but it defintely wasn't mediocre they was boxing more than anything anyway and these are not kickboxing type fighters both have knockout power but usman is a wrestler tj at can stroke Gilbert is a submission specialist that can strike 2 so I wouldn't expect them to kickbox

[@orlandowilliamson691]

Usman is the WW goat

[@sheronhunt5192]

awww the end was nice,sad to see two friends fight.....

[@crayb89]

All I gotta say is wow, no more snoozeman or Marty fake newsman. That man just shut everyone up, yet again. Congrats champ! Keep dominating 💪

[@ThomasSanti]

He still has mostly lame boring fights, apart from the Colby fight and this one, I see why people hate him

[@Meatfractals]

This is the most brutal sport. And I don't mean the punches and kicks.. A pure display of real emotion. This one was heavy and will never be forgotten.

[@Berkmugga]

Trevor Wittman’s coaching in between the 1st and second saved Kamaru’s life and proves he’s a brilliant coach.

[@carlosaguilera3520]

Put some respect on his name...kamaru is fast becoming a GOAT

[@amediocrerocketleagueplaye9008]

@Robinho Rivaldo Khabib is most dominant but he needs to fight more if he wants to forever be the GOAT, Usman is close to surpassing Khabib both are on 13 fight win streaks now

[@TheNaz1996]

1:33 they mention who’s next and mention Leon Edwards but obviously had their doubts, safe to say not many people thought Leon would be the one.

[@Ryan21888]

Respect all around. Combat. Fighters. All heart.

[@J.X.Sanchez777]

One of the most Beautiful moments in MMA History

[@CloudyB_MT]

Every fighter knows what its like. To get so close within arms reach to their goal. Respect to both guys for ahowing such respect and emotions. It takes a real man to accept those emotions.

[@e.k.8503]

Theres not a single man out there in the UFC or in other Promotions that can beat Kamaru Usman right now in his Weightclass. NOT ONE!!!! Deal with it and show some respect to this dude

[@wad_yasser7980]

Gotta love Wittman's reaction at 1:53 dude's not even surprised, like "yup, standard.."

[@michael43567]

0:27 can't tell me this isn't a video game

[@Alexx-DK]

0:16 taking what from who

[@leelunk8235]

USMAN REAL NEWSMAN..LOVE U KING

[@libbad7419]

Kamaru is the real one. 13 straight wins. It was touching the respect at the end.

[@MusiciLoveYouuu]

Almost made it to 16

[@kartikeymehta6605]

Evolution is key Usman changed his gym for a reason,he has improved after every fight,he is truly one of the greats.

[@afb7553]

2:38 Something about the way Dana just rolls up and straps the belt on Usman 😭😭

[@TheBoss-ey1li]

He didn't look happy lol

[@ThomasSanti]

Usman would be better liked if he had a lot of performances like with Colby or Gilbert, but he has mostly lame boring ones like the Masvidal fight, or the RDA or Maia or Leon Edwards. If he gives us more like this people will certainly like him more

[@michael43567]

0:20 his own coach Trevor looked shook of Usman

[@JetConvoy]

This felt like something out of a movie the emotions displayed at the end of the fight. Like something out of “Best of the Best”.

[@rockylee3000]

Forgot all about that movie jeez now I gotta hunt it down and watch it

[@Monscent]

These new cameras might be too good...

[@thenextinhalerabdi9134]

i agree i dont like it

[@vivavideo-videofilmer]

Super unnecessary

[@chrisg1772]

Looks like a film/ computer game

[@trumandiehl780]

Honestly I love em’

[@mixsong5095]

Usman is a man.. And good human.

[@MagomedMagomedov4]

1:54 Usmans corner guy doesnt look like he was happy about the win or he just also likes burns

[@ترياق-ع7و]

Burns was already on the ground getting pounded and he probably wasn't surprised

[@Johnathonhuff95]

I’m a Jorge fan and also a Gilbert fan, this will be one of Gilbert’s best all around performances tbh when they fight

[@ldnvibereacts]

Camera quality is so on point 👌🏾

[@brandonbayon8100]

I love the new camera angles. Loves more cinematic. UFC has been killing it lately

[@omarmirsaliktj9133]

For both of them massive respect👍 Usman is a real nightmare ☝🏽

[@iamconstantlyhungry]

i respect n love watching Kamaru from start n don’t understand that hate

[@timothypeters6694]

@Damion Carter exactly People will say your race baiting but from some of the comments and replies , it’s more than “he’s boring “ Also masvidal made the video which brainwashed all his casual fans

[@christopherweaver5904]

Gilbert is a champ in my eyes he’s elite

[@otalaedwin]

Man, these type of moments remind me why i've been an MMA diehard for more than a decade now I've always liked sports, especially Basketball, but nothing beats Fighting. MMA is not a sport, it's fighting, Impossible for a "sports" fan to understand how different it is for these guys to lock themselves in there with another guys ready to take their head off. Throwing, shooting or kicking a ball will never come close to this

[@jamestaylor7238]

That show of respect after was as amazing as the fight!!!

[@satriabajahitam8938]

Respect to two guy,friendship.

[@boxinggamingpro2323]

Usman felt bad for burns :(

[@shayblunt2690]

Really bad as he has no choice but the respect for each other is on another level. Even Usman's wife is a Brazilian

[@shayblunt2690]

@james Nas Yes she is full Brazilian

[@markhunt9643]

Can I just say I like the videography here, idk the camera angles made it look like a cutscene in a Video game.

[@davidspiers1747]

And this is y I love this sport

[@sudipghosh7125]

Seeing Gilbert crying took my heart's away 😔

[@AjesBasement]

Real Fighters! Respect to both warriors!

[@brysoncolleb6284]

Kamaru Usman: taking what from who?? Put some respect on ma name💪

[@siah89]

Respeck

[@gabrieljoly9627]

Usman's a great athlete and a well experienced professional fighter managing his energy and path through the Burns's storms of the first round. And plus, what makes Kamaru so strong it's his mental. He knows he ain't no god, he takes what it takes to win and protect the belt : focus on hard work. Again, and again, and still...

[@MightyUnderdog]

When two dreams collide... one of them rises, the other falls. That is how it goes but... I can feel the pain Burns was feeling there... it is as straightforward as it is cruel.

[@jammr3699]

From 0:20 to around 0:40 it looks like a UFC game being played on pc running at max settings with a realism mod...

[@chrisg9615]

2:47 it's literally like the UFC Game

[@closbeats1]

Man the camera angles makes it feel like a movie or a video game and not a live event. Are they using some new cameras or something it looks amazing

[@50yearsand65]

The whole shot looks like a game.. what camera are those ?

[@djbenson1234]

8k

[@honcho4581]

Get over it

[@anasshahid224]

Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns, class acts, brothers for life 👏👏👏👏❤️

[@brunomiiguel]

That new camera is dope

[@prolificlife1710]

too dope!

[@solverschannel205]

Oh what a good man, hugging a man who wounded him badly. These guys are really good friends buy, but no friend in the ring. Great one.

[@igornovakovic6725]

I can’t even imagine what thug guy went through in life to have this much success respect Kamaru

[@issacmen3491]

Thug? Wdym

[@sajidhasan8385]

Kamaru tried hard to not cry...a true man with a true heart

[@avelanorve7787]

0:21 *Video Game Quality WTF*

[@anonymoose9322]

Khabib, Usman, Adesanya. These guys are on another level, especially Khabib, who's levels above the fighters in his weight class. They all are an unyielding combination of intelligence, strength, toughness, agility, precision, awareness, tenacity, and downright intrepidity.

[@BunkerWise215]

The camera work is making this look like a video game... pretty wild

[@muhammadbinabbas9695]

This is what we need to build up in our life 'respect.. before to build muscle.. May bless the best for u both... keep going... there is ups and down... don't loose ur aim