Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal II

Main Event | UFC Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Apr 24, 2021
"Nigerian Nightmare"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:02 R2
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Fighter Comparison

18-1-0

Climbed to 19-1
Pro
Record
35-14-0

Fell to 35-15
-350
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+270
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

Nigeria
Nation

United States
Boca Raton
Florida
Fights out of
Miami
Florida
33
+11 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 36
+5 mos, 1 week, 5 days
169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Kill Cliff FC Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 4,245

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Masvidal
17%
Usman
83%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 261

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
  • Date: Saturday 04.24.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Usman Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Masvidal Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Usman
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