UFC 261- Usman vs Masvidal 2- The discussion thread

[MinisterOfLust]

Date: Saturday, April 24
Early prelims: 5:45 p.m. ET
Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
PPV main card: 10 p.m. ET



Main card

Kamaru Usman (c) vs. Jorge Masvidal Welterweight championship
Zhang Weili (c) vs. Rose Namajunas Women's strawweight championship
Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. Jessica Andrade
Women's flyweight championship
Uriah Hall vs. Chris Weidman
Anthony Smith vs. Jimmy Crute

Prelims

Alex Oliveira vs. Randy Brown
Dwight Grant vs. Stefan Sekulic
Karl Roberson vs. Brendan Allen
Patrick Sabatini vs. Tristan Connelly

Early prelims

Danaa Batgerel vs. Kevin Natividad
Kazula Vargas vs. Rong Zhu
Qileng Aori vs. Jeffrey Molina
Na Liang vs. Ariane Carnelossi
Jamey Simmons vs. Johnny Muñoz

[MinisterOfLust]

[H00J]

If weidman loses he should just retire

If smith loses he’s off to Bellator


Usman 5 rd decision again

[MinisterOfLust]

[iloveus]

Only fight I care about is Zhang Weilli vs Rose Namajunas

Valentina will win

I don't really care for Usman vs Masvidal

[sooby]

hope masvidal wins but usman will likely cruise to a decision again

[Gainzzz]

Worth a watch imo

His brother is an absolute kunt

[Ravishing_Rick]

If weidman loses he should just retire

If smith loses he’s off to Bellator


Usman 5 rd decision again

agree on all

[IronFeta]

Bigger arms than the misc on these fighters

[sdmk]

like Rose's chances here as the underdog, Zhang just seems like a more aggressive JJ
Usman via decision
Valentina via decision

[IronFeta]

like Rose's chances here as the underdog, Zhang just seems like a more aggressive JJ
Usman via decision
Valentina via decision

Agreeing except I think Usman or Valentina might get a finish.

Masvidal hasn't convinced that he can do much new this time.

Rose vs Zhang is the most exciting and unsure bout rn

[nikeoneplatinum]

I have a funny feeling Masvidal's gonna knock Usman out.

[IronFeta]

I have a funny feeling Masvidal's gonna knock Usman out.

Chael did pick Usman so you be fuarkin right

[q0c0p]

like Rose's chances here as the underdog, Zhang just seems like a more aggressive JJ
Usman via decision
Valentina via decision

This seems to be the most likely scenario. Rose is a little bit longer and great at using distance but weli has a lot of power for that weight class. And we know she can win wars, most interesting fight by far. Actually happy to see fans again, it's great without fans because of the immersion but not gonna lie miss the loud just bleed guys lol. And the cheers when someone is finished. The people miss the ufc too, hopefully its gonna be a loud environment tomorrow

[Crazee_786]

Masvidal is the genuine article when it comes to fighting, don’t get me wrong. But there are levels to this. Usman the Nigerian Nightmare is heads above anyone else in his division. His athletic ability with tough wrestling prowess, means that Marty will have the win tomorrow night.

“Do you know me?”

“Yes”

“How do you know me?”

“We used to hang out together”

Lmao

[Cartiac]

Everyone is expecting another decision win by Usman which I agree he can easily do, but I'm hoping Usman realizes coasting through this fight to another easy decision win is not in his best interest. I hope he realizes his primary job is not to continue showing how easily he can win fights but being an entertainer and putting on a great show that will sell more PPV buys for his next fight. Jorge clearly understands entertaining is more important that winning and hype is more important than rankings, which is why he is getting back to back title shots despite getting dominated the first time.

Would also love to see Rose win but I'm pretty sure Zhang is a Chinese fighting droid.

[Crazee_786]

Beshak

[MinisterOfLust]

I have a funny feeling Masvidal's gonna knock Usman out.

This


I feel someone is about to get baptized

[CanardMedic]

Usman wins by whatever he wants.
Zhang by Unanimous decision
Weidman by Decision

[knightofday]

I think people will be surprised how much of a challenge Masvidal presents with a full camp, imo it will be much more competitive than most think this time.

[IronFeta]

I think people will be surprised how much of a challenge Masvidal presents with a full camp, imo it will be much more competitive than most think this time.

I'm hoping so, could make it a very fun fight

[LeakyQuesadilla]

I think people will be surprised how much of a challenge Masvidal presents with a full camp, imo it will be much more competitive than most think this time.

lol.

50 - 45 this time instead of 50 - 43?

[Abzu]

lol.

50 - 45 this time instead of 50 - 43?

Masvidal is a great fighter.

He's good everywhere and exceptional elsewhere.

He is the guy you decision though, he is very hard to finish or to make him look bad unless you wrestle relentlessly or your last name is Thompson.



Thompson is probably one of Usman's toughest fights stylistically.

[Chump1987]

My two favourite women fighters, Rose and Valentina fighting on the same night, feels good man.

Valentina wins.

Not sure about Rose though, i feel like shes gonna get beaten to a pulp regardless of if she wins or not.

[H00J]

I think people will be surprised how much of a challenge Masvidal presents with a full camp, imo it will be much more competitive than most think this time.

sometimes a full camp is worse


Masvidal probably fights better on a moments notice (his old kimbo days)

If he wins holy fuarkkk

Biggest name in mma easy

Then he can box Canelo for a hyoooooooj payday and retire

[H00J]

Anyone gonna watch berlanga fight on ESPN?


Him vs Jorge would sell too

[chalup]

got 50 on main event going the distance, 100 on zhang, 50 on masvidal for shiets and giggles since I hate usman.

[chalup]

sometimes a full camp is worse


Masvidal probably fights better on a moments notice (his old kimbo days)

If he wins holy fuarkkk

Biggest name in mma easy

Then he can box Canelo for a hyoooooooj payday and retire

Whats his name proved Usman can be hit. I'm sure mas trained exclusively on dodging the jab which raped dude. He lands a combo its lights out, usman doesnt have that strong of a chin anymore.

[Swept]

Hopefully Usman decides to stand and trade

[TrueTruth]

Usman vs Masvidal should be good. Fake Nigerian-wannabe Marty from Nebraska is visibly annoyed by people making fun of him for foot stomping and being a boring pussy, he's desperate to get some approval, so we should see some exciting slugfest tonight.