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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 | |
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| 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 Zhu 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 Page 15
04.24.2021 | 4:49 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1531st
Unlikely Picks: Danaa Sub, Shev KO, Zhang KO
"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"
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- Hippie
04.24.2021 | 4:51 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2317th
* Edited at 04.24.2021, 4:53 PM ET *
04.24.2021 | 4:52 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 3075th
If that hits I'm throwing a unit on Masvidal
* Edited at 04.24.2021, 4:52 PM ET *
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- Hippie
04.24.2021 | 4:54 PM ET
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Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2317th
04.24.2021 | 4:55 PM ET
My Predictions (All Champs retain)
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 3000th
" >Insert Fighter's Name< doesn't want to fight " - Dana 'The Tomato' White
04.24.2021 | 5:00 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 222nd
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
04.24.2021 | 5:15 PM ET
Eccentric New Predictions
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2422nd
I embrace Randy Brown at -160. He has a digital counter left. Brown shall flaunt the humiliating defeat. Fix und fertig!
Zhang vs. Namajunas
I am sniffing Weili Zhang at -200. She has a fancy side kick to the throat. Zhang isn't about to quash the crowd noise. Hammertime!
Batgerel vs. Natividad
I feel disposed to Danaa Batgerel at -190. He has a sincere head coach and a underrated randleplex and also an egregious facebuster. Batgerel is about to blend the underdog.
Connelly vs. Sabatini
I am sticking with Pat Sabatini at -230. He has a proficient tai otoshi. Sabatini ought to feign the cutman.
Smith vs. Crute
I tap Jimmy Crute at -200. He has a wacky sprawl and a reliable bear hug and also an incredible hiza guruma. Crute shall vaccinate the TV audience. Believe it!
Rong vs. Vargas
I am going with Zhu Rong at -250. He has a yucky kimura. Rong ought to assist the counteragent.
Grant vs. Sekulić
I select Dwight Grant at -225. He has a killer clinch. Grant shall impair the cutman. Truth!
Usman vs. Masvidal II
I crave Kamaru Usman at -440. He has a wacky piledriver. Usman will scramble the opposing forces.
Carnelossi vs. Liang
I am obsessed with Ariane Carnelossi at -220. She has an exhaustive hammerfist. Carnelossi might lock the achievement. Mark my words!
Allen vs. Roberson
I go with Brendan Allen at -160. He has a militant piledriver and a jinxed double leg. Allen isn't about to best the bandit.
Weidman vs. Hall II
I can't get enough of Chris Weidman at -130. He has a lascivious attitude and a reliable overhand and also a tremendous palm block. Weidman is gonna incorporate the chosen one.
Shevchenko vs. Andrade
I lean towards Valentina Shevchenko at -460. She has a radioactive liver kick. Shevchenko could guess the dark horse.
"This is the droid you're looking for."
04.24.2021 | 5:23 PM ET
Why is people picking against Weili Zhang ?
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 3210th
Rose is great but not on Weili Zhang's level ...
04.24.2021 | 5:24 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1227th
Kamaru Usman, DEC
5 rounds of takedowns. I think hes gonna play the safe game
Zhang vs. Namajunas
Weili Zhang, DEC
I just dont see Namajunas winning with finish. We all know current champions they favor the decision. Maybe Namajunas outsriking her and keeping her distance but I dont think it will be a enough to take the DEC win.
Shevchenko vs. Andrade
Valentina Shevchenko, DEC
Shes gonna take her apart, both striking and ground game favors the champ
Weidman vs. Hall II
Chris Weidman, DEC
3 rounds of takedowns. I just hope glass chin holds up and brings the full gas tank.
Smith vs. Crute
Jimmy Crute, DEC
Jimmy Crute taking down Smith holding him up for 3 rounds. I think he knows Smith is an old lion, play the safe game. Rank up and climb the ladder.
Brown vs. Oliveira
Randy Brown, DEC
Most boring match?
Grant vs. Sekulić
Stefan Sekulić, DEC
Grant might be a good striker but we sleeping on Sekulic, his takedowns are solid. He was just put up against a tank in debut. I think hes in a decent shape, forget about that jaw surgery. Grant has low volume and bad gas tank. If Sekulic secures first take down I think its a clear win
Allen vs. Roberson
Brendan Allen, SUB, R1
I think he had enough striking game last time. All in gotta do his thing, secure a takedown and submit Roberson, I would say Roberson has a good defensive game but all Allen needs to do is clinching, the game will take from there.
Connelly vs. Sabatini
Pat Sabatini, DEC
Sabatini looks solid, I think Connely is outmatched this time even though he had some many grapplers in his resume.
Batgerel vs. Natividad
Danaa Batgerel, TKO, R3
I think my fellow countryman can do it. Natividad is gonna go for takedowns but we all know JacksonwinkMMA boys, their defensive game is always solid. It might be even first round KO. LETS GO MONGOLIA!
Rong vs. Vargas
Rodrigo Vargas, DEC
That illegal knee was stupid af but I think Vargas knows hes out if he doesnt secure a win this time. We all saw his plan last game, takedowns and grind. Zhu Rong has solid takedown defense but hes missing his whole team and no coach. Vargas has the clear advantage on the mat. Play little dirty and takedown. Period.
Molina vs. Aori
Jeff Molina, DEC
Even tho I love my brother from distant land I just think hes outmatched today. Molina is a technical fighter, well rounded everywhere. Solid kicks but Aori has good chin. This is gonna go to decision. Packing some serious power in his hand but I just dont think its gonna land.
Carnelossi vs. Liang
Na Liang, SUB, R1
Na Liang has good takedowns, everytime someone kicks she shoots for it. Carnelossi likes to kick and we know its gonna end up on the mat, the key is she gonna be able to submit her. Carnelossi is strong but looks stiff and unflexible.
04.24.2021 | 5:25 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 809th
* Edited at 04.24.2021, 5:26 PM ET *
04.24.2021 | 5:32 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1616th
"There's 3 things in life that excite me. A woman, of course. Dinosaurs, and the violence of the Octagon" - GSP
04.24.2021 | 5:34 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 809th
I still won't be rooting for a chicomm.
04.24.2021 | 5:45 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 222nd
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
04.24.2021 | 5:52 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 3472nd
"Dont take life too serious, you will never make it out alive."
04.24.2021 | 5:53 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 292nd
04.24.2021 | 5:54 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 2801st
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
04.24.2021 | 5:56 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2551st
if Andrade has a brain she could get an upset today. Andrade v Zhang @ 125 would be interesting.
"I've lost 7000€ on Jared Cannonier."
04.24.2021 | 6:00 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2850th
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
04.24.2021 | 6:01 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2850th
"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."
04.24.2021 | 6:01 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1119th
"Life is short, but also like terribly and insufferably long at the same time. "