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UFC 261 Results: Rose Namajunas KO's Weili Zhang (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event is co-headlined by a strawweight title fight featuring reigning champion Weili Zhang taking on former title holder Rose Namajunas. Zhang (21-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since her thrilling split-decision victory over Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248, which served as her first career title defense. The Chinese standout had captured the promotions 115-pound title with a first round TKO victory over Jessica Andrade in August of 2019.
Pros react after Valentina Shevchenko TKO's Jessica Andrade at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event featured a women’s flyweight title fight featuring reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko taking on Jessica Andrade. Shevchenko (21-3 MMA) was looking to earn her fifth-straight title defense with a victory over Andrade this evening in Jacksonville. ‘The Bullet’ had most previously competed at November’s UFC 255 event, where she earned a unanimous decision victory over submission ace Jennifer Maia.
UFC 261 Results: Valentina Shevchenko TKO's Jessica Andrade (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event features a women’s flyweight title fight featuring reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko taking on Jessica Andrade. Shevchenko (20-3 MMA) will be looking to earn her fifth-straight title defense with a victory over Andrade this evening in Jacksonville. ‘Bullet’ was most recently seen in action at November’s UFC 255 event, where she earned a unanimous decision victory over submission ace Jennifer Maia.
Pros react after Chris Weidman breaks his leg in fight with Uriah Hall at UFC 261
Christopher Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event featured the return of former middleweight champion Chris Weidman who took on Uriah Hall during tonight’s main card. Weidman (15-6 MMA) was looking to build off his recent unanimous decision win over Omari Akhmedov this past August. That victory had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The All American’, as Chris had previously suffered setbacks to Ronaldo Souza and Dominick Reyes respectively.
UFC 261 Results: Anthony Smith defeats Jimmy Crute via TKO (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
A light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Anthony Smith taking on Jimmy Crute kicks off tonight’s UFC 261 main card. Smith (35-16 MMA) will enter tonight’s event looking to build off his impressive first round submission victory over Devin Clarke this past November. ‘Lionheart’ has gone 2-2 since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Jon Jones in his bid for the promotions light heavyweight title at UFC 235.
Video | Daniel Cormier confronts Jake Paul at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier confronted Jake Paul during tonight’s UFC 261 event in Jacksonville. Paul (3-0), a famous YouTuber turned boxer, had called out Cormier following his first round knockout victory over Ben Askren last weekend in Atlanta.
Anthony Pettis issues statement following loss to Clay Collard at PFL 1
Christopher Taylor - April 24, 2021
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis has issued a statement following his unanimous decision loss to Clay Collard at PFL 1. Pettis (24-11 MMA) made his Professional Fighters League debut at Friday’s event in Atlantic City where he squared off with Collard in the opening round of the promotions lightweight tournament.
Nick Diaz is in attendance at tonight's UFC 261 event, issues cryptic message
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz is in attendance for tonight’s UFC 261: ‘Usman vs. Masvidal 2’ event in Jacksonville. Although Diaz (26-9 MMA) has not competed in combat sports in over six years, he has continued to stay in tremendous shape as showcased in these recent photos.
Megan Olivi explains why she was "so hurt" by Stephen A. Smith's tweet
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Megan Olivi recently admitted that she genuinely felt “so hurt” after Stephen A. Smith failed to recognize her while praising the talent on UFC broadcasts. Following last months UFC 260: ‘Miocic vs. Ngannou 2’ pay-per-view broadcast, the ESPN analyst in Smith took to social media where he praised a number of UFC employees for their work during the event.
Colby Covington shares prediction for Usman vs. Masvidal 2, says the winner can't call themselves a champion
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s UFC 261 main event rematch between Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman. Usman and Masvidal originally met last July at UFC 251, where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ won a clear-cut decision, but ‘Gamebred’ had taken that fight on just six days notice.
Dana White slams the Las Vegas Review-Journal for condemning fan attendance at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
UFC president Dana White has slammed the Las Vegas Review-Journal for sharing a story condemning tonight’s fan attendance at UFC 261. For the first time in over a year fight fans will be in attendance for a sold out pay-per-view event this evening in Jacksonville, Florida. The UFC 261 fight card features a total of three title fights and is headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight championship rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal.
UFC 261: 'Usman vs. Masvidal 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - April 23, 2021
The Octagon returns to Jacksonville for tonight’s UFC 261: ‘Usman vs. Masvidal 2’ event, a thirteen-bout fight card that features three title fights. Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal originally met last July at UFC 251, where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ won a clear-cut decision, but ‘Gamebred’ took the fight on six days notice.
Jon Jones responds after Dana White claims he wants $30 million to fight Francis Ngannou: "Is someone speaking with you on my behalf or..."
Christopher Taylor - April 23, 2021
Jon Jones has responded to Dana White, this after the UFC President claimed ‘Bones’ wants $30 million dollars to fight Francis Ngannou. White was a recent guest on the Bill Simmons podcast where he confirmed that the UFC is currently targeting a Ngannou vs. Lewis rematch, this because ‘Bones’ wanted $30 million to fight the promotions reigning heavyweight champion.
Report | Israel Adesanya set to defend middleweight title at UFC 263 against Marvin Vettori
Cole Shelton - April 23, 2021
Israel Adesanya will run things back with Marvin Vettori in the main event of UFC 263 on June 12. After Robert Whittaker defeated Kelvin Gastelum on April 17, many expected the former middleweight champ to get the next title shot. However, June was reportedly too quick of a turnaround for him so the promotion decided to book Adesanya vs. Vettori 2, according to Combate.
Tyron Woodley removed from UFC rankings
Cole Shelton - April 23, 2021
Tyron Woodley was removed from the UFC rankings, likely signaling the end of his time in the promotion. Just recently, the UFC removed Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem from the rankings, and shortly after it was confirmed they were released from the promotion. The same could be happening here to Woodley as he is not available on the fan rankings, or listed on the UFC roster on their website.
Kamaru Usman on comparisons to Georges St-Pierre: "We’re both great in our own light"
Adam D Martin - April 23, 2021
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman doesn’t necessarily like being compared to Georges St-Pierre, saying they are both great fighters. When Usman beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 in February, it gave him a 13-fight win streak at welterweight, which is one more than the legendary GSP achieved. That led to UFC president Dana White recently remarking that Usman has taken over from GSP as the “GOAT” at welterweight. It’s a title that Usman will take, but in the end he believes that both he and GSP are great fighters from two differently times in the sport’s history.
Neil Magny says Khamzat Chimaev is "all talk," willing to fight him in the future
Adam D Martin - April 23, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny says that Khamzat Chimaev is “all talk” and he is open to fighting him when he returns to the Octagon. Magny returns to the Octagon on May 8 when he takes on fellow top-15 ranked welterweight Geoff Neal. Before the Magny vs. Neal fight was booked, Magny was linked to a fight against Khamzat Chimaev, but the fight wasn’t booked as the Swede is stilll not cleared to fight again after a vicious battle with COVID-19. Still, should Magny get by Neal in a few weeks’ time, he is interested in stepping into the Octagon with Chimaev as well.
Jon Jones wants $30 million to fight Francis Ngannou, says Dana White
Adam D Martin - April 23, 2021
UFC president Dana White confirmed that promotional superstar Jon Jones is hoping to make $30 million to fight heavyweight Francis Ngannou. After Ngannou defeated Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 to become the new UFC heavyweight champion, White mentioned that Derrick Lewis would likely be next in line to fight for the belt. That confused a lot of fans who assumed that Jones would be the next man in line to fight the winner of Jones vs. Miocic for the title. Jones later took to his social media to say that the UFC was lowballing him and that their offer of $10 million was not enough to take the fight. Now we have a better idea of the number that Jones is looking at.