UFC 251 - Usman vs. Masvidal
UFC 251 - Usman vs. Masvidal took place on July 11, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 13-fight card below.
Fight Results
13 of 13 fights completed — 5 Decision (Unanimous) · 3 Decision (Split) · 3 KO/TKO · 2 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal | Kamaru Usman | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway | Alex Volkanovski | Decision (Split) | R5 (5:00) |
| Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo | Petr Yan | KO/TKO | R5 (3:24) |
| Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas | Rose Namajunas | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Amanda Ribas vs Paige Vanzant | Amanda Ribas | Submission | R1 (2:21) |
| Volkan Oezdemir vs Jiri Prochazka | Jiri Prochazka | KO/TKO | R2 (0:49) |
| Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos vs Muslim Salikhov | Muslim Salikhov | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Makwan Amirkhani vs Danny Henry | Makwan Amirkhani | Submission | R1 (3:15) |
| Leonardo Santos vs Roman Bogatov | Leonardo Santos | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Marcin Tybura vs Maxim Grishin | Marcin Tybura | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Raulian Paiva | Raulian Paiva | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Karol Rosa vs Vanessa Melo | Karol Rosa | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Martin Day vs Davey Grant | Davey Grant | KO/TKO | R3 (2:38) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:55 AM UTC
Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal
Welterweight
Kamaru Usman
70.1% · 1.43
VS
Jorge Masvidal
29.9% · 3.34
Winner: Kamaru Usman · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kamaru Usman: 0:00 · Jorge Masvidal: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jorge Masvidal edged the striking 24-18 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown.
Round 2: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 27-20 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 14-12 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed 2 takedowns.
Round 4: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 23-6 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown.
Round 5: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 12-4 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Kamaru Usman winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:00 AM UTC
Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway
Featherweight
Alex Volkanovski
64.2% · 1.56
VS
Max Holloway
35.8% · 2.79
Winner: Alex Volkanovski · Decision (Split) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alex Volkanovski: 0:00 · Max Holloway: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (19-19 significant strikes).
Round 2: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 22-21 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 25-15 in significant strikes.
Round 4: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 34-24 in significant strikes; Alex Volkanovski landed a takedown.
Round 5: Alex Volkanovski edged the striking 37-23 in significant strikes; Alex Volkanovski landed 2 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Alex Volkanovski winning by Decision (Split).
5-round bout · 4:10 AM UTC
Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo
Bantamweight
Petr Yan
67.9% · 1.47
VS
Jose Aldo
32.1% · 3.12
Winner: Petr Yan · KO/TKO · Round 5 (3:24)
Fight Statistics
Control — Petr Yan: 0:00 · Jose Aldo: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Petr Yan edged the striking 33-14 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Jose Aldo edged the striking 24-16 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Petr Yan edged the striking 39-29 in significant strikes.
Round 4: Petr Yan edged the striking 44-15 in significant strikes; Petr Yan landed a takedown.
Round 5: Petr Yan edged the striking 62-1 in significant strikes; Petr Yan scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 5 at 3:24 with Petr Yan winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:35 AM UTC
Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas
Strawweight
Jessica Andrade
35.2% · 2.84
VS
Rose Namajunas
64.8% · 1.54
Winner: Rose Namajunas · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jessica Andrade: 0:00 · Rose Namajunas: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Rose Namajunas edged the striking 31-18 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Rose Namajunas edged the striking 31-26 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Jessica Andrade edged the striking 27-20 in significant strikes; Jessica Andrade landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Rose Namajunas winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC
Amanda Ribas vs Paige Vanzant
Flyweight
Amanda Ribas
82.9% · 1.21
VS
Paige Vanzant
17.1% · 5.85
Winner: Amanda Ribas · Submission · Round 1 (2:21)
Fight Statistics
Control — Amanda Ribas: 0:00 · Paige Vanzant: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Amanda Ribas edged the striking 6-3 in significant strikes; Amanda Ribas landed a takedown; Amanda Ribas hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:21 with Amanda Ribas winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Volkan Oezdemir vs Jiri Prochazka
Light Heavyweight
Volkan Oezdemir
61.2% · 1.63
VS
Jiri Prochazka
38.8% · 2.58
Winner: Jiri Prochazka · KO/TKO · Round 2 (0:49)
Fight Statistics
Control — Volkan Oezdemir: 0:00 · Jiri Prochazka: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Volkan Oezdemir edged the striking 39-26 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Jiri Prochazka edged the striking 7-2 in significant strikes; Jiri Prochazka scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 0:49 with Jiri Prochazka winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:10 AM UTC
Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos vs Muslim Salikhov
Welterweight
Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos
VS
Muslim Salikhov
Winner: Muslim Salikhov · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos: 0:00 · Muslim Salikhov: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos edged the striking 20-14 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Muslim Salikhov edged the striking 13-9 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos edged the striking 17-13 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Muslim Salikhov winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:50 AM UTC
Makwan Amirkhani vs Danny Henry
Featherweight
Makwan Amirkhani
63.2% · 1.58
VS
Danny Henry
36.8% · 2.72
Winner: Makwan Amirkhani · Submission · Round 1 (3:15)
Fight Statistics
Control — Makwan Amirkhani: 0:00 · Danny Henry: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Danny Henry edged the striking 6-2 in significant strikes; Makwan Amirkhani landed a takedown; Makwan Amirkhani hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:15 with Makwan Amirkhani winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:15 AM UTC
Leonardo Santos vs Roman Bogatov
Lightweight
Leonardo Santos
62.1% · 1.61
VS
Roman Bogatov
37.9% · 2.64
Winner: Leonardo Santos · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Leonardo Santos: 0:00 · Roman Bogatov: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Leonardo Santos edged the striking 20-19 in significant strikes; Leonardo Santos landed a takedown.
Round 2: Leonardo Santos edged the striking 43-13 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Roman Bogatov edged the striking 18-3 in significant strikes; Roman Bogatov landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Leonardo Santos winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:50 AM UTC
Marcin Tybura vs Maxim Grishin
Heavyweight
Marcin Tybura
56% · 1.79
VS
Maxim Grishin
44% · 2.27
Winner: Marcin Tybura · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Marcin Tybura: 0:00 · Maxim Grishin: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (9-9 significant strikes); Marcin Tybura landed a takedown.
Round 2: Marcin Tybura edged the striking 7-5 in significant strikes; Marcin Tybura landed a takedown.
Round 3: Marcin Tybura edged the striking 8-4 in significant strikes; Marcin Tybura landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Marcin Tybura winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:20 AM UTC
Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Raulian Paiva
Flyweight
Zhalgas Zhumagulov
42.1% · 2.38
VS
Raulian Paiva
57.9% · 1.73
Winner: Raulian Paiva · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Zhalgas Zhumagulov: 0:00 · Raulian Paiva: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Raulian Paiva edged the striking 21-19 in significant strikes; Zhalgas Zhumagulov landed a takedown.
Round 2: Zhalgas Zhumagulov edged the striking 27-16 in significant strikes; Zhalgas Zhumagulov landed a takedown.
Round 3: Zhalgas Zhumagulov edged the striking 20-15 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Raulian Paiva winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:45 PM UTC
Karol Rosa vs Vanessa Melo
Bantamweight
Karol Rosa
71.9% · 1.39
VS
Vanessa Melo
28.1% · 3.56
Winner: Karol Rosa · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Karol Rosa: 0:00 · Vanessa Melo: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Karol Rosa edged the striking 40-14 in significant strikes; Karol Rosa landed a takedown.
Round 2: Karol Rosa edged the striking 47-4 in significant strikes; Karol Rosa landed a takedown.
Round 3: Karol Rosa edged the striking 33-27 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Karol Rosa winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:20 PM UTC
Martin Day vs Davey Grant
Bantamweight
Martin Day
55.9% · 1.79
VS
Davey Grant
44.1% · 2.27
Winner: Davey Grant · KO/TKO · Round 3 (2:38)
Fight Statistics
Control — Martin Day: 0:00 · Davey Grant: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Davey Grant edged the striking 17-14 in significant strikes; Davey Grant landed a takedown; Martin Day scored a knockdown.
Round 2: Davey Grant edged the striking 30-22 in significant strikes; Davey Grant landed a takedown; Davey Grant hunted a submission (1).
Round 3: Davey Grant edged the striking 27-26 in significant strikes; Davey Grant scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:38 with Davey Grant winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal | 70.1% (1.43) | 29.9% (3.34) |
| Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway | 64.2% (1.56) | 35.8% (2.79) |
| Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo | 67.9% (1.47) | 32.1% (3.12) |
| Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas | 35.2% (2.84) | 64.8% (1.54) |
| Amanda Ribas vs Paige Vanzant | 82.9% (1.21) | 17.1% (5.85) |
| Volkan Oezdemir vs Jiri Prochazka | 61.2% (1.63) | 38.8% (2.58) |
| Makwan Amirkhani vs Danny Henry | 63.2% (1.58) | 36.8% (2.72) |
| Leonardo Santos vs Roman Bogatov | 62.1% (1.61) | 37.9% (2.64) |
| Marcin Tybura vs Maxim Grishin | 56% (1.79) | 44% (2.27) |
| Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Raulian Paiva | 42.1% (2.38) | 57.9% (1.73) |
| Karol Rosa vs Vanessa Melo | 71.9% (1.39) | 28.1% (3.56) |
| Martin Day vs Davey Grant | 55.9% (1.79) | 44.1% (2.27) |
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Yas Arena
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai