Jorge Masvidal holds the record for fastest knockout in UFC history after his viral flying knee knockout of Ben Askren at UFC 239 in 2019. Watch Masvidal’s top finishes from his UFC career so far before he takes on Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 261.
UFC 261 takes place on Saturday in front of a sold out crowd at VyStar Veterans Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., and features three world title bouts. In the co-main event, strawweight champion Zhang Weili takes on former champion Rose Namajunas while women’s flyweight titleholder Valentina Shevchenko meets former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade.
UFC 261 Official Weigh-Ins: Valentina Shevchenko vs Jessica Andrade
April 23, 2021
Women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko puts her title on the line against former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade at UFC 261 on Saturday.
Shevchenko won the vacant flyweight title at UFC 231 in December 2018. Saturday will be her fifth title defense. Andrade made a splash in her flyweight debut defeating Katlyn Chookagian by TKO. Now, Andradre will fight for the title and try to become a two-division UFC champion.
Anthony “Lionheart” Smith doesn’t want to have to rely on the judges and is looking for the finish each and every time he steps into the Octagon. Smith has only won two of his 34 professional victories via decision in his career.
Smith (34-16) kicks off the UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 main card on Saturday against Jimmy Crute (12-1). Smith will enter the fight ranked no. 6 in the light heavyweight division while Crute sits in the no. 13.
Dana White calls UFC champ Kamaru Usman the welterweight GOAT
April 22, 2021
In an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, UFC president Dana White said he believed UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time.
Usman has the longest win streak in welterweight history, and is tied with Tyron Woodley for title fight victories with four behind Matt Hughes’ nine and Georges St-Pierre’s twelve.
White stated the reasoning behind his complimentary belief in Usman.
“I just think that if you look at what this guy’s done, every time he fights, he looks better and better,” White said. “He’s literally fought everybody out there and now he’s going for a second run on these guys. And the fight with him and Colby Covington is one of the best fights I’ve ever seen.”
No. 4 ranked UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal spoke with Ariel Helwani about his rematch against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for the belt at UFC 261.
The first title fight between Usman and Masvidal took place in July 2020 at UFC 251 where Usman won by dominant decision. Usman oustruck Masvidal in total strikes 263 to 88, he also secured five takedowns and maintained control time for 16:38 (just over three rounds).
While it was a one-sided performance, Usman’s original opponent Gilbert Burns was forced to pull out after he contracted COVID-19 and as a result, “Gamebred” filled in for “Durinho” on just six days notice.