UFC 261 News
Kamaru Usman responds after Conor McGregor insinuates he is taking steroids: "I already took your pride. Don’t make me take your whiskey too."
Christopher Taylor - April 25, 2021
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has responded after Conor McGregor shared multiple posts suggesting ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ was on steroids. Usman (19-1 MMA) returned to the Octagon in the headliner of last night’s UFC 261 pay-per-view event where he scored a sensational second round knockout victory over Jorge Masvidal.
Jon Jones praises Jake Paul for recent victory and financial success: "That knockout over Ben was absolutely beautiful."
Chris Taylor - April 25, 2021
Jon Jones took to social media on Sunday evening where he praised Jake Paul for his recent knockout victory over Ben Askren and subsequent financial gains. Paul (3-0), a YouTuber turned boxer, has seemingly taken the combat sports world by storm in recent months. After knocking out former NBA star Nate Robinson in 2020, Jake Paul took a step up in competition earlier this month when he squared off with former MMA champion Ben Askren.
Kamaru Usman slams Conor McGregor over proposed move to welterweight, 'Notorious' fires back with steroid accusations
Christopher Taylor - April 25, 2021
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman sent a warning to Conor McGregor after the Irish star suggested he would soon return to 170lbs. Usman (19-1 MMA) returned to the Octagon at last night’s UFC 261 event where he successfully defending his welterweight title with a stunning knockout of Jorge Masvidal.
Weili Zhang issues statement following title loss to Rose Namajunas at UFC 261
Christopher Taylor - April 25, 2021
Weili Zhang has issued a statement following her title loss to Rose Namajunas at tonight’s UFC 261 event in Jacksonville, Florida. Zhang (21-2 MMA) was 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 back in August of 2019.
Anderson Silva sends classy message to Chris Weidman following horrific injury at UFC 261
Christopher Taylor - April 24, 2021
Anderson Silva has sent his former rival Chris Weidman a heartfelt message after ‘The All American’ suffered a horrific leg injury at tonight’s UFC 261 event. Weidman (15-6 MMA) returned to the Octagon this evening for a middleweight bout with Uriah Hall.
Dana White provides update on Chris Weidman following nasty leg break at UFC 261
Christopher Taylor - April 24, 2021
Dana White has provided an update on Chris Weidman after the former middleweight champion suffered a nasty leg break at UFC 261. Weidman (15-6 MMA) returned to the Octagon this evening for a middleweight bout with Uriah Hall.
UFC 261 Bonus Report: Kamaru Usman pockets extra $50k for knockout of Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
The Octagon returned to Jacksonville for tonight’s UFC 261 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. The highly anticipated welterweight title fight rematch produced a violent finish. After getting the better of Jorge Masvidal in both the stand-up and on the ground in round one, Kamaru Usman quickly put the fight away for good in round two. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ landed a massive right hand that flattened Jorge Masvidal and promptly followed up with ground and pound to seal the win.
Colby Covington reacts after Kamaru Usman sleeps Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Colby Covington was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 261 main event rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal with keen interest. Usman (19-1 MMA) and Masvidal (35-15 MMA) had previously met last July at UFC 251, where ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ won a clear-cut decision, but ‘Gamebred’ had taken that fight on six days notice.
UFC 261 Results: Kamaru Usman KO's Jorge Masvidal (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event is headlined by a welterweight title fight rematch featuring reigning champion Kamaru Usman taking on Jorge Masvidal. Usman and 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.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk reacts after Rose Namajunas KO's Weili Zhang at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Former UFC strawweight queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 261 co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang. Jedrzejczyk (16-4 MMA) is of course familiar with both Rose and Weili, having suffered two previous losses to Namajunas, this before her most recent setback to Zhang.
Pros react after Rose Namajunas KO's Weili Zhang at UFC 261
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated women’s strawweight title fight featuring Weili Zhang taking on Rose Namajunas. Zhang (21-2 MMA) was 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 back in August of 2019.
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
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: Uriah Hall defeats Chris Weidman via TKO (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC 261 event features the return of former middleweight champion Chris Weidman who takes on Uriah Hall during tonight’s main card. Weidman (15-5 MMA) will be 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.
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.
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