The welterweight title was up for grabs in tonight’s UFC 235 co-headliner as Kamaru Usman challenged Tyron Woodley.

Tyron Woodley had most recently competed at September’s UFC 228 event, where he submitted the previously undefeated Darren Till.

As for Kamaru Usman, “The Nigerian Nightmare” was last seen in action this past November, where he earned a lopsided decision win over Rafael dos Anjos.

Tonight’s UFC 235 co-main event proved to be a lopsided affair, as Kamaru Usman was able to dominate Tyron Woodley for twenty-five minutes on route to a unanimous decision win.

Usman was able to utilize his wrestling and ground and pound to wear down Woodley for the majority of the fight.

Check out how the pros reacted to Kamaru Usman defeating Tyron Woodley at tonight’s UFC 235 event below.

Usman is legit! He didn't even take a seat in between rounds. Full blown beast mode tonight. #UFC235

— Shannon Knapp (@shanknapp) March 3, 2019

@USMAN84kg with a great performance! So dominant gave t wood no space! Grinded that victory out. #ufc235

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) March 3, 2019

Wonder what the score cards will be!? I can see a possible 50-43 @ufc

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 3, 2019

What a dominant performance, over a dominant champion. Congratulations to Kamaru Usman! Nigeria 🇳🇬 must be lit up right now! #UFC235

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 3, 2019

Humble in victory and defeat @TWooodley 🙏🏽#ufc235

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) March 3, 2019

Congrats @USMAN84kg on your title and @TWooodley for being on the throne for so many days. Great fight! #UFC235

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 3, 2019

Damnt ! Kamaru just got my teary eyed with that speech about his daughter

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) March 3, 2019

Well how much fun was that!

— Funky (@Benaskren) March 3, 2019

Flawless Victory!! #andnew #UFC235

— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) March 3, 2019

What was your reaction to Kamaru Usman dominating Tyron Woodley in tonight’s UFC 235 co-main event?

Do you think “The Chosen One” should receive an immediate rematch following tonight’s lopsided loss? Sound off in the comments section PENN Nation!

Stay tuned to BJPENN.com for the UFC 235 main event result as Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith is up next!