Masvidal replaces Gilbert Burns for the match, after Burns tried positive for COVID-19 and was expelled from the night’s title battle card. Masvidal joins the battle after only a couple of days’ notification, however as the recently stamped BMF champion, who has the help of in all honesty Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Masvidal obviously wants to have a taken shots at Usman’s welterweight title belt.
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Truth be told, Masvidal has been anticipating taking on Usman for a long while and has had no regret about making light of Usman’s abilities in the ring. In any case, Usman isn’t thinking little of his rival’s odds on Saturday.
On Thursday, Usman told journalists in Abu Dhabi, “He’s the best out of all of [my past opponents] … He’s the following person before me. He’s the hardest person before me, so I don’t mess with him. I’m going out there with every one of my contemplations, the idea that he’s the best adversary that I have confronted today, and I need to go out there and treat him likewise.” However, Usman additionally communicated energy about the chance to battle Masvidal, saying, “I can hardly wait. I think this is the battle that individuals needed, and the battle individuals are getting.”
We’ll need to hold up until Saturday to discover which of these MMA contenders leaves triumphant, however here are some need-to-know insights regarding the occasion, including how to watch and which different battles are on the full card.
The most effective method to watch: UFC 251: Usman versus Masvidal will occur at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 11, with the principle card beginning at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can find the early primers beginning at 6 p.m. ET, with the starters starting at 8 p.m. ET. Crowds can tune in live by means of ESPN+. Current ESPN+ endorsers can arrange the battle for $65; new supporters can get an ESPN+ yearly arrangement in addition to access to UFC 251 for $85.
Who else is on the fundamental card: Karamu Usman and Jorge Masvidal will be the headliner, speaking to the welterweight division. The co-headliner for the night is Alexander Volkanovski versus Max Holloway; the title session for bantamweight is Petr Yan versus Jose Aldo; in the ladies’ starweight class are Jessica Andrade and Rose Namajuna; and Amanda Ribas and Paige VanZant will go head to head in the ladies’ flyweight division.
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