Diggin’ Deep on UFC 261: Early prelims feature a decidedly Far East flavor
Get the scoop on the early action out of UFC 261, featuring a plethora of newcomers out of China and established Mongolian representative Danaa Batgerel looking to turn away Kevin Natividad. Apr 21, 2021, 12:00pm EDT
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very strong Eastern flavor on the early prelims of UFC 261, every contest featuring a representative from the continent of Asia, three of them debutants from China. There’s no doubt the MMA scene in China has come a
UFC 261 predictions: ‘Usman vs Masvidal 2’ early ‘Prelims’ undercard preview
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN and ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., April 24, 2021) when UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” returns to UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAmania.com’s Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC 261 “Prelims” party with the first installment of a two-part undercard preview series below.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) with a vengeance this Saturday (April 24, 2021), bringing three title fights to UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas Now Official For UFC 261
Weili Zhang, Rose Namajunas
The long-anticipated showcase between UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunas is now official for UFC 261 on April 24.
Two weeks ago, a story was reported that a bout between Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunas was in the works for UFC 261 and was nearing finalization. We can now confirm that the fight is slated for this pay per view after the UFC made the announcement on social media Monday.
A classic in the making!
The promotion has already billed the fight as a “classic in the making,” and it is difficult not to envision it living up to these lofty expectations. A former champion herself, Rose Namajunas has displayed exquisite technique that continues to enhance with time. Her high-level skillset is what earned her back-to-back victories over Joanna Jędrzejczyk and, most recently, over another former champion in Jéssica Andrade to earn her place in the front of the line to