Topic: UFC 261
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
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- Saturday 04.24.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $3,300,000
- Attendance: 15,269
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 700,000 | TV Ratings: 951,000 avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal via KO/TKO, Right Cross | 1:02 Round 2 of 5, 6:02 Total Bout Page | |
| Rose Namajunas defeats Weili Zhang via KO/TKO, Head Kick | 1:18 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page | |
| Valentina Shevchenko defeats Jéssica Andrade via KO/TKO, Elbows From Crucifix | 3:19 Round 2 of 5, 8:19 Total Bout Page | |
| Uriah Hall defeats Chris Weidman via KO/TKO, Broken Leg | 0:17 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Anthony Smith defeats Jimmy Crute via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (leg Injury) | 5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Randy Brown defeats Alex Oliveira via Submission, One-arm Rear Naked Choke | 2:50 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Dwight Grant defeats Stefan Sekulić via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Brendan Allen defeats Karl Roberson via Submission, Heel Hook | 4:55 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Pat Sabatini defeats Tristan Connelly via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Batgerel Danaa defeats Kevin Natividad via KO/TKO, Counter Left Hook | 0:50 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Rodrigo Vargas defeats Rongzhu via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jeff Molina defeats Aoriqileng via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ariane Carnelossi defeats Na Liang via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound From Guard | 1:28 Round 2 of 3, 6:28 Total Bout Page |
Responses
bout status update
Weidman vs. Hall II Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
bout announced
Anthony Smith vs. Jimmy Crute at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
bout announced
Batgerel Danaa vs. Kevin Natividad at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
02.17.2021 | 4:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 3142nd
Uriah Hall, DEC
Maybe Weidman can pressure, close the distance and wrestle Hall but I think Hall is physically superior and will be able to clock Weidman
Smith vs. Crute
Jimmy Crute, TKO, R2
Crute is gonna eat Smith like a salad for lunch
Batgerel vs. Natividad
Kevin Natividad, DEC
Natividad?
event start time updated
From Saturday, April 24 at 6:00pm ET to Saturday, April 24 at 10:00pm ET
event picks deadline updated
Fantasy picks now lock at Saturday, April 24 at 6:00pm ET
02.24.2021 | 11:54 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 2801st
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
bout announced
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jéssica Andrade at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
02.24.2021 | 12:06 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1502nd
Happy that Valentina is not that type of champion
"Never go down without a fight"
02.24.2021 | 12:18 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 394th
* Edited at 02.24.2021, 12:19 PM ET *
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
02.24.2021 | 12:38 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1502nd
"Never go down without a fight"
02.24.2021 | 12:57 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 394th
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz
02.24.2021 | 2:58 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
* Edited at 02.24.2021, 3:39 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
02.24.2021 | 7:06 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4281st
bout rumored
Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas at 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
02.27.2021 | 5:48 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 360 Points | Tied for 3407th
Also this a-bout had to be a main event in a card!
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.27.2021 | 6:31 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2766th
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.27.2021 | 7:12 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 360 Points | Tied for 3407th
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
02.27.2021 | 7:55 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3338th
"****."
02.27.2021 | 8:40 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1531st
Weili Zhang, TKO, R2
Amazing fight, but Zhang is a beast. Hopefully a scrap.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
bout announced
Brendan Allen vs. Karl Roberson at 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
03.01.2021 | 11:17 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
* Edited at 03.02.2021, 2:38 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
bout announced
Jeff Molina vs. Aoriqileng at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
bout announced
Johnny Munoz Jr. vs. Mark Striegl at 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
03.06.2021 | 1:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 2766th
Weili Zhang, TKO, R3
WEILI ZHANG via KO R3 the true #1 P4P
"KURZHAAR - Tomorrow Never Comes Until It's Too Late"
bout announced
Ariane Carnelossi vs. Na Liang at 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
bout status update
Zhang vs. Namajunas Changed from Rumored to Confirmed
03.09.2021 | 8:02 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 2 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 4281st
03.09.2021 | 10:53 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 222nd
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
bout announced
Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal II at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
03.15.2021 | 10:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 3523rd
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R5
I personally think this fight will be very striking-heavy despite Usman being able to just wrestle and coast to a win. I think he's gaining more confidence in his striking and he'll use a smarter approach/gameplan to win. Jorge is from ATT and they have great preparation, and combined with his experience and skill-set this is no walk in the park, but context matters and Usman is in his peak prime. I think the only way he ****s this up is if he makes a big mistake where Jorge's experience will allow him to capitalize. Anyways Usman KO, 5th round probably like a left straight off of a right hook or something basic
Zhang vs. Namajunas
Weili Zhang, DEC
Rose struggles with power and pressure. If she can't get this fight on the ground I think she gets rocked bad and Zhang takes over. The footwork and speed of Rose is very good, but I just don't know if she can keep it up for 25 minutes against someone who can eat every shot and is willing to just to return a big bomb. I hope Rose wins but trying to "analyze" this I think the power coming back at her will be way too much to handle over 5 whole rounds.
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
03.15.2021 | 10:06 PM ET
What I think of Main event
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
"Quack quack quack"
03.15.2021 | 10:28 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 394th
"I know many a troops that I visit when I went to Iraq in 2005... 2-uh excuse me in 19-or.. 05' 06' 07' 08' 09' 2010 2011. I went from the Korwaiten border! All the way up to the Turkish border!" -Tito Ortiz