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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Page 5
04.19.2021 | 1:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 12 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 715 Points | 48th Place
Ariane Carnelossi, TKO, R1
Liang has looked lost against decent talent and beaten bums quickly. I watched Liang pull guard vs Agapova and if she tries anything like that to a dangerous girl like Carnelossi she's getting finished in the 1st.
04.19.2021 | 2:31 PM ET
Last time I felt safe Petr Yan messed up and Aljo pulled off an Oscar worthy performance.
I didnt add him to any parlays but I was confident Espino would be able to beat Romanov....Then Romanov takes notes from Aljo and pulls off another Oscar worthy acting performance.
Judging has also been pretty bad lately.
Its gambling you will get good breaks and bad breaks...I think I'll make my weekly donation on Draftkings and chill with the parlays.
Win or loss I still love betting on UFC.
04.19.2021 | 3:01 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 520 Points | Tied for 1472nd
I feel you I also had yan on my parlay and it got ****** completely. I've been hitting parlays with ufc lately, I think its about just knowing styles and knowing the fighters and who they face. At the end of the day, that's all you can do because mentally we don't know where they stand so that's the risk we take.
04.19.2021 | 4:13 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2158th
04.19.2021 | 4:33 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 3017th
* Edited at 04.19.2021, 4:34 PM ET *
"Who da fook is this guy?"
04.19.2021 | 5:04 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 809th
Rooting for Thug Rose.
04.19.2021 | 5:25 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 794th
* Edited at 04.19.2021, 5:25 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
04.19.2021 | 7:51 PM ET
Main Card Predictions
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 3000th
Kamaru Usman, KO/TKO, R3
I think its OK to say that this fight was completely unnecessary. Masvidal was completely dominated by Usman in the first fight and I don't see Masvidal winning in this fight either. Unless Masvidal gets a flash KO, then I think Usman will pressure him with heavy jabs and wrestling him down and get a finish in the R3-4. Hopefully, we get a better fight than first because oh boy the crowd won't happy if its a repeat of the first.
Zhang vs Namajunas
Weili Zhang, KO/TKO, R4
Easily the most interesting and competitive fight in the card. I like Rose and think she can potentially outpoint Weili to close split decision, but I'm having a hard time seeing that happening after the second Andrade fight. Rose was taking a massive damage in 3rd round of that fight. I see Weili pushing the fight early and putting pressure on Rose, chopping her legs down, cutting her movement space and pushing her against the cage and then pouring in the damage in the later rounds for a finish.
Shevchenko vs Andrade
Shecvchenko, UD, Dec
Most predictable fight in the cards imho. EZ Valentina dominant UD win. Using her height and reach advantage she would just out-strike Andrade with tiny reach. Shevchenko can also just wrestle her down. Only way I see Andrade winning is via a flash KO, but that unlikely to happen.
Weidman vs Hall
Hall, KO/TKO, R3
This is kind of tough, because I can easily see Weidman just wrestle Hall to a boring UD win. But I'm gonna go with Hall for late finish. I think Weidman has a taken too much damage and his chin is very suspect. I also think Hall had more momentum right now.
Smith vs Crute
Jimmy Crute, KO/TKO, R2
Smith is not the same guy after the beatdowns he took from both Teixiara and Rakic. I see Crute finishing him the 2nd or 3rd round.
I know I picked all the betting favorites, but like some people before me have said this is a predictable card. You could lock up the favorites and easily win most of the predictions. Let's hope we get some crazy finishes at least.
" >Insert Fighter's Name< doesn't want to fight " - Dana 'The Tomato' White
04.19.2021 | 8:53 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2158th
04.19.2021 | 9:14 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 3523rd
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
04.19.2021 | 11:04 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3907th
"“Who ain’t got Jiu Jitsuuu” "
04.19.2021 | 11:08 PM ET
**** the politics
Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 1 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 3907th
"“Who ain’t got Jiu Jitsuuu” "
04.19.2021 | 11:58 PM ET
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
04.20.2021 | 8:16 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1858th
Kamaru Usman, DEC
You can argue that Masvidal has a punchers chance but let’s be honest, he’s not knocking out Usman. Usman is going to destroy him every round.
Zhang vs. Namajunas
Weili Zhang, DEC
Rose is top-notch but I think Zhang is a bit better and wins a decision against Rose.
Shevchenko vs. Andrade
Valentina Shevchenko, DEC
Valentina is going to win this fight easily. She is the goat besides Amanda Nunes. Andrade is good but Shevchenko is levels above her.
Weidman vs. Hall II
Uriah Hall, TKO, R1
Uriah is going to clip Weidman early on and that’s going to be it. Hall is better at this point. This could be it for Weidman in the UFC.
Smith vs. Crute
Jimmy Crute, DEC
Smith is a badass but Crute is a talented up-and-comer and I could even see Crute knocking Smith out at some point.
Brown vs. Oliveira
Randy Brown, DEC
Brown will beat Oliveira. I want Oliveira to win but you have to wonder if his heart is even with MMA anymore.
Grant vs. Sekulić
Dwight Grant, TKO, R1
Grant is knocking Sekulić out. He’s “The Body Snatcher” for a reason.
Allen vs. Roberson
Karl Roberson, TKO, R2
Allen looked awful against Strickland and I think he’s going to gas out again and Roberson is going to knock him out.
Connelly vs. Sabatini
Pat Sabatini, DEC
This fight is hard to call but I think Sabatini wrestles him to a decision.
Batgerel vs. Natividad
Danaa Batgerel, TKO, R2
Batgerel is pretty good and I think he shows his skills here against Natividad with a knockout in round 2. I think Natividad has a bright future in the UFC but not right now.
Rong vs. Vargas
Zhu Rong, TKO, R1
Zhu Rong is only 21 years old and he’s going to knock this guy out badly in round 1. Vargas doesn’t belong in the UFC and he won’t be in it after this fight.
Molina vs. Aori
Qileng Aori, DEC
This fight is hard to call but I’m leaning an Aori UD.
Carnelossi vs. Liang
Ariane Carnelossi, DEC
Carnossi is much better. Liang isn’t very good and has fought absolute cans before reaching the UFC. This is why records don’t mean much in MMA.
04.20.2021 | 11:30 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 2801st
Kamaru Usman, TKO, R4
Here is Kamaru’s performance in his four championship fights. Notice how he employs different approaches for different fighers. E.g making Colby miss while returning fire with exclusively hard shots or pressuring Burns (2.5 rds) and Woodley (5 rounds) with high output but mixing in his power and jab.
| Total Strikes | Sig. Strikes | Striking Defence | Opponent |
| 93/149 (62.4%) | 83/136 (61%) | 59% | Gilbert Burns |
| 263/341 (77.1%) | 94/151 (62%) | 48% | Jorge Masvidal |
| 175/360 (48%) | 175/360 (48%) | 64% | Colby Covington |
| 336/390 (86%) | 141/194 (72%) | 35% | Tyron Woodley |
* Edited at 04.20.2021, 11:44 AM ET *
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
04.20.2021 | 11:45 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 420 Points | Tied for 2801st
Annnnd here is a comparison of his opponent’s performances against him versus against their most recent opponent who isn’t Kamaru. You can clearly see the drop off where he effectively ruins the offence or defense of his opponents to ruin THEIR performances. The best thing about Kamaru isn’t how well he performs per say, but how well he ruins his opponents gameplans.
| Performance Comparisons | Kamaru Usman | Most Recent Opponent |
| Off*Def ratio | Off*Def ratio | |
| Gilbert Burns | .16 | .34 |
| Jorge Masvidal | .20 | .37 |
| Colby Covington | .19 | .32 |
| Tyron Woodley | .18 | .62 |
"I’m here to snatch necks and cash checks" - Darrick Minner
04.20.2021 | 1:29 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 470 Points | Tied for 2158th
Oh yeah and Amanda nunes when it's not one sided
04.20.2021 | 1:50 PM ET
AND STILL... x3
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 380 Points | Tied for 3210th
"Hold on, I'm talking brother"
04.20.2021 | 2:42 PM ET
?
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2551st
04.20.2021 | 2:44 PM ET
Tape
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2551st