| Event: | UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 |
| Date: | Sat., Apr. 24, 2021 |
| Start time: | 10:00 PM ET (Main card) 8:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
| Total Fights: | 14 |
| Main Event: | Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal |
| Venue: | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Location: | Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena for UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. A welterweight match between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal is set to headline this event. “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” will take place on Saturday, Apr. 24, in 3 years ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also bear witness Weili Zhang taking on Rose Namajunas in an excellent clash. Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica Andrade are targeted for a huge clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC 261. Other announced fights include Chris Weidman vs. Uriah Hall; and Anthony Smith vs. Jimmy Crute.
So who is fighting on UFC 261 on April 24th? Let’s take a look!
UFC 261 card
UFC 261 fight card consists of three sections: early prelims, prelims, and the main card. Early prelims showcase new and up-and-coming fighters. The preliminary card typically features four to five fights, ending with an exciting matchup just before the main card begins. The main card features the highly-anticipated fights, including the main event.
“Usman vs. Masvidal 2” is a PPV event, which means prelims and the main card will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ streaming service. Find out how to watch the full event here.
Here are the bouts announced for UFC 261 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal
Full card:
- Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas
- Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica Andrade
- Chris Weidman vs. Uriah Hall
- Anthony Smith vs. Jimmy Crute
- Alex Oliveira vs. Randy Brown
- Dwight Grant vs. Stefan Sekulic
- Brendan Allen vs. Karl Roberson
- Tristan Connelly vs. Pat Sabatini
- Danaa Batgerel vs. Kevin Natividad
- Rodrigo Vargas vs. Zhu Rong
- Jeff Molina vs. Qileng Aori
- Ariane Carnelossi vs. Na Liang
Please note, UFC 261 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Jorge Masvidal versus Kamaru Usman will be just one of the highlights on an action-packed night.
UFC 261 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC 261 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Usman vs. Masvidal 2’ card is set to start at 10:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 12:00 AM PM.
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