UFC 251 - Usman vs. Masvidal pits Kamaru The Nigerian Nightmare Usman vs … With the win, Usman retained his UFC welterweight title. "If you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Weidman seemingly made it worse when he tried to stand on his broken bone. In fact, there are going to be three title bouts on Saturday night. Clyde Aidoo: Masvidal is very dangerous, but I wouldn’t classify him as a KO artist. "'[Masvidal] is the biggest, baddest dude out there right now," Usman told UFC play-by-play announcer Jon Anik after the fight. "He's got my number, man," Masvidal said. Namajunas broke down in tears in the octagon as she became the first woman in UFC history to recapture a championship belt. "I had to switch gears and prepare for him on a week's notice. Some thought Masvidal would have a better chance with a full training session. But until UFC’s return trip, no one had allowed full capacity indoors. And that’s the way it’s supposed to be. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Key Stats: 13-fight winning streak (tied-2nd all-time), +2.33 striking differential (3rd all … Usman is a beast, man.". Usman has the edge due to his outstanding wrestling skills, but look for him to show off his new and improved striking ability early on. The 33-year-old Usman beat Masvidal at Fight Island, winning a unanimous decision at UFC 251. Three previous champions failed to reclaim belts they had lost, including Ronda Rousey. a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 12, 2020 at the du Forum on Yas Island You know what I mean? The packed house taunted Paul several times during breaks and at least twice during fights. And when I need to pull them out, I can pull them out and use them.". Rose "Thug" Namajunas (11-4) stunned Zhang Weili (21-2) to take the strawweight belt. In the first meeting between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, we saw the Cuban challenger have moments of success early on, as both men seemed to do well when going to the body before the champ was able to pull away down the stretch.But between Masvidal taking the fight on six … With an opponent coming in on a week's notice, Usman's strategy was clear: grind and wear Masvidal out. Welterweight (170 pounds) Championship. Florida legend and Jacksonville native Tim Tebow was on hand with his wife. The UFC 261: Usman Vs Masvidal 2 'Watch Along' Live Stream Will Be Hosted On Twitch By Steve-O, Jens Pulver and CM Punk. Masvidal told Usman as the two embraced that they would "run it back.". UFC 261 odds for Usman vs. Masvidal 2. Ron DeSantis approved a reopening plan last year that allowed large sporting events to resume in late September, although reduced capacity and limited social distancing were recommended. Legal Statement. It was pretty clear Masvidal was attempting to finish things early, since he was coming in on short notice without full preparation. He’s an absolute stud," White said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, "I don’t think it gets any better than tonight," UFC President Dana White said. He struck Masvidal with his shoulder, stomped Masvidal's feet and dug in with hard punches to the body. Usman (18-1) beat Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 251 last July in Abu Dhabi. "He’s one of the best ever. 1 day 7 hours ago. Replays showed how vicious the kick was, but Zhang insisted she never lost consciousness. The addition of Masvidal, one of the UFC's biggest stars, actually made the fight more highly anticipated. ... It’s the sucky part of the sport. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "I have more tools in the toolbox. Medical personnel rushed to put his leg in an air cast as Hall struggled to maintain his composure on the other side of the octagon. Masvidal and Usman had been feuding since a verbal altercation on Super Bowl radio row back in February. Still, Masvidal had the crowd behind him. Namajunas sent Zhang to the canvas with a left foot to the face, and the bout was stopped at the 1:18 mark of the opening round. I trained for Gilbert. Masvidal had two cuts open up in the second due to incidental clashes of heads. His -400 odds represent an implied win probability of 80% and can be expressed as a decimal of 1.25 or fraction of 1/4. "Everybody is doing their thing down here and living their life. Usman (18-1) is a heavy favorite while defending the welterweight strap against the more experienced Masvidal (35-14). All rights reserved. (0:57). Usman’s 18 consecutive MMA victories include 14 straight wins since joining the UFC in 2015. Usman (18-1) beat Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 251 last July in Abu Dhabi. Relive the action from the main event at UFC 251 as Kamaru Usman took on Jorge Masvidal for the welterweight championship. Kamaru Usman is a big favorite heading into his UFC 261 rematch vs. Jorge Masvidal, according to oddsmakers. Masvidal held his own and went five rounds against the champ, whose strategy including stomping on Masvidal’s feet every time they were locked up. Całe wydarzenie uświetnią aż trzy starcia mistrzowskie, a walką wieczoru będzie rewanżowy pojedynek pomiędzy Kamaru Usmanem (18-1, 8 KO, 1 SUB) a Jorge Masvidalem (35-14, 16 KO, 2 SUB). The sold-out event drew a star-studded crowd. He would get taken down and get back up against Usman, which is tough to do. UFC 261 Odds He did it for five rounds and did what he could do. Chris "The All-American" Weidman snapped his right leg kicking Uriah Hall in the opening seconds of the bout. White said he wasn't surprised by the outcome. 23 of 31 6 of 15 74% 40% 9 of 15 2 of 9 13 of 15 4 of 6 1 of 1 0 of 0 9 of 14 2 of 8 14 of 17 4 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0 Round 5 Kamaru Usman . Florida Gov. "I couldn’t stand on it.". Kamaru Usman ended the event by winning his 18th straight bout and retaining his welterweight belt. Kamaru Usman . If you don’t already have an account at FanDuel, all you need to do is register, make a first deposit, and then place your first real-money wager on either Usman or Masvidal to win the main event. Whenever Masvidal was able to get separation, he remained dangerous, even into the closing seconds of the fifth and final round. Only Anderson Silva’s streak of 16 straight UFC wins is longer in the promotion’s history. Masvidal started out hot in the first round, pushing the pace and landing hard kicks to Usman's legs and body. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Bet Online has released its lines for UFC 261. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady was sitting cage-side along with Tampa Bay teammates Mike Evans, Blaine Gabbert and Josh Wells. Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal have already squared off before, with Usman defending his welterweight belt with a unanimous points decision last July. Usman (19-1) thanked Masvidal (35-15) for scaring him and pushing him, saying it's been a long time since he felt nervous before a bout. White said the Usman-Covington fight is one of the best he’d ever seen. Fight result (2-way line or money line) Usman (-400) enters on a 13-bout win streak in the UFC. This was Usman's second title defense. Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the UFC was able to come to terms with Masvidal -- who balked at the promotion's initial offer for the fight six weeks ago -- to fight for the 170-pound title as a late replacement. It’s the longest active streak in the division and includes four title fight victories. UFC president Dana White later said in his postfight news conference that Burns would be next for Usman. "Everybody’s just doing their thing, and you know what, people seem like they’re a lot happier down here in Florida than they are in some of these other (freaking) states.