The Nigerian-born Florida resident has not lost since his second pro bout, in 2013. UFC 261 Odds: Get 30/1 Odds on Either Kamaru Usman or Jorge Masvidal with FanDuel. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. And that’s the way it’s supposed to be. I had a completely different game plan.". And Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew and linebacker Myles Jack were in the first few rows. UFC 261 Odds In fact, there are going to be three title bouts on Saturday night. 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. "I think I showed a lot of my wrestling on six days' notice, that I'm not too easy to take down and to hold down on the ground. "[Masvidal's] takedown defense was unbelievable. Masvidal closed the fight by throwing a flying knee and hard kicks. I tried to fight in spots, because I felt that my gas tank wasn't the greatest.". Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Namajunas broke down in tears in the octagon as she became the first woman in UFC history to recapture a championship belt. This was Usman's second title defense. Bet Online has released its lines for UFC 261. He would get taken down and get back up against Usman, which is tough to do. She eventually won a TKO after a series of bludgeoning blows to Andrade’s head and ear. … "It’s time to get back to normal," White said while announcing a $3.3 million gate, just a small portion of the total take after pay-per-view sales are tallied. You know what I mean? "I couldn’t feel my leg," Crute said. "I'm just at a level better," Usman said. 05:27. Masvidal is No. "I have more tools in the toolbox. "I think that Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman is going to be a really, really good fight," White said. "Having fans back is awesome. "I thought if Jorge didn't catch him with something, that's the way the fight would go. I made a lot of mistakes. Some thought Masvidal would have a better chance with a full training session. … It was amazing. 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. It’s a hurt business.". Fight result (2-way line or money line) Usman (-400) enters on a 13-bout win streak in the UFC. UFC 261 returned a sense of normalcy to the sports world Saturday night with one of its craziest events in years. Weidman, who was fighting UFC legend Anderson Silva when Silva broke his shin with a kick, was eventually carried out of the cage on a stretcher. UFC president Dana White later said in his postfight news conference that Burns would be next for Usman. 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. Usman’s 18 consecutive MMA victories include 14 straight wins since joining the UFC in 2015. Weidman seemingly made it worse when he tried to stand on his broken bone. I stepped in there, I turned and looked at the crowd, raised my hand and definitely caught some good energy, good vibes from the crowd.". The pair went head-to … "I’ve pictured this moment a million times over, so it was everything I expected it to be," said Jeff Molina, who beat Qileng Aori in an undercard bout. 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. Jorge Masvidal . Former Bucs receiver Antonio Brown dipped into a large bucket of popcorn as he sat next to YouTube sensation and celebrity boxer Jake Paul, who got into a nose-to-nose argument with former UFC fighter and current commentator Daniel Cormier before the main card. Not really. "He’s truly one of the best. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady was sitting cage-side along with Tampa Bay teammates Mike Evans, Blaine Gabbert and Josh Wells. It’s the longest active streak in the division and includes four title fight victories. Place a $5 moneyline bet on Usman or Masvidal in UFC 261. 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 Usman defeated Masvidal via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) in the main event of UFC 251 on Sunday morning in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, Masvidal is a +310, meaning if you pluck down $100, you will win $310. Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal will once again go to war when they meet on Saturday night in their eagerly-anticipated rematch at UFC 261. 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 … Usman knocked out Jorge Masvidal with a right punch to the jaw early in the second round, silencing a pro-Masvidal crowd. ... There’s just a different energy you get when people are here. Usman is a beast, man.". Jacksonville hosted UFC 249 in May, and White vowed a return trip when the state fully reopened. Notably, all the defending champions on Saturday's card are sitting as minimum two-to-one favorites. Market data provided by Factset. or redistributed. Usman (18-1) beat Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 251 last July in Abu Dhabi. Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal have already squared off before, with Usman defending his welterweight belt with a unanimous points decision last July. Usman-Masvidal is the main event, but UFC 261 features a deep card of big-name fighters. All we heard about — … Kamaru Usman (22-5-1) ... Nightmare’ Usman has chosen to light an old fire by defending his championship for a second time against Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal started out hot in the first round, pushing the pace and landing hard kicks to Usman's legs and body. Broken bones. "I’ve got nothing but respect for Weidman," Hall said. UFC president Dana White had favored a rematch for Usman, but one with Colby Covington rather than with Masvidal. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC.