UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal took place on April 24, 2021 in Jacksonville, USA, 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 14-fight card below.
Fight Results
13 of 14 fights completed — 6 KO/TKO · 1 Tko Doctors Stoppage · 2 Submission · 1 Decision (Split) · 3 Decision (Unanimous)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal | Kamaru Usman | KO/TKO | R2 (1:02) |
| Weili Zhang vs Rose Namajunas | Rose Namajunas | KO/TKO | R1 (1:18) |
| Valentina Shevchenko vs Jessica Andrade | Valentina Shevchenko | KO/TKO | R2 (3:19) |
| Uriah Hall vs Chris Weidman | Uriah Hall | KO/TKO | R1 (0:17) |
| Anthony Smith vs Jim Crute | Anthony Smith | Tko Doctors Stoppage | R1 (5:00) |
| Alex Oliveira vs Randy Brown | Randy Brown | Submission | R1 (2:50) |
| Dwight Grant vs Stefan Sekulic | Dwight Grant | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen | Brendan Allen | Submission | R1 (4:55) |
| Pat Sabatini vs Tristan Connelly | Pat Sabatini | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Danaa Batgerel vs Kevin Natividad | Danaa Batgerel | KO/TKO | R1 (0:50) |
| Rodrigo Vargas vs Rong Zhu | Rodrigo Vargas | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Qileng Aori vs Jeffrey Molina | Jeffrey Molina | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Na Liang vs Ariane Carnelossi | Ariane Carnelossi | KO/TKO | R2 (1:28) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:00 AM UTC
Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal
Welterweight
Kamaru Usman
73.1% · 1.37
VS
Jorge Masvidal
26.9% · 3.72
Winner: Kamaru Usman · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:02)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kamaru Usman: 01:42 · Jorge Masvidal: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jorge Masvidal edged the striking 23-14 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed 2 takedowns; Kamaru Usman controlled for 01:39.
Round 2: Jorge Masvidal edged the striking 8-7 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman scored a knockdown; Kamaru Usman controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:02 with Kamaru Usman winning by KO/TKO.
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:35 AM UTC
Weili Zhang vs Rose Namajunas
Strawweight
Weili Zhang
64.9% · 1.54
VS
Rose Namajunas
35.1% · 2.85
Winner: Rose Namajunas · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:18)
Fight Statistics
Control — Weili Zhang: 0:00 · Rose Namajunas: 00:03
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Weili Zhang edged the striking 7-5 in significant strikes; Rose Namajunas scored a knockdown; Rose Namajunas controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:18 with Rose Namajunas winning by KO/TKO.
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:05 AM UTC
Valentina Shevchenko vs Jessica Andrade
Flyweight
Valentina Shevchenko
79% · 1.27
VS
Jessica Andrade
21% · 4.76
Winner: Valentina Shevchenko · KO/TKO · Round 2 (3:19)
Fight Statistics
Control — Valentina Shevchenko: 05:11 · Jessica Andrade: 00:57
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Valentina Shevchenko edged the striking 10-8 in significant strikes; Valentina Shevchenko landed 5 takedowns; Valentina Shevchenko hunted a submission (1); Valentina Shevchenko controlled for 02:52; Jessica Andrade controlled for 00:20.
Round 2: Valentina Shevchenko edged the striking 22-2 in significant strikes; Valentina Shevchenko landed 2 takedowns; Valentina Shevchenko controlled for 02:19; Jessica Andrade controlled for 00:37.
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:19 with Valentina Shevchenko winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:40 AM UTC
Uriah Hall vs Chris Weidman
Middleweight
Uriah Hall
VS
Chris Weidman
Winner: Uriah Hall · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:17)
Fight Statistics
Control — Uriah Hall: 0:00 · Chris Weidman: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Chris Weidman edged the striking 1-0 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:17 with Uriah Hall winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC
Anthony Smith vs Jim Crute
Heavyweight
Anthony Smith
32.1% · 3.12
VS
Jim Crute
67.9% · 1.47
Winner: Anthony Smith · Tko Doctors Stoppage · Round 1 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Anthony Smith: 00:02 · Jim Crute: 00:57
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Anthony Smith edged the striking 26-18 in significant strikes; Jim Crute landed 3 takedowns; Anthony Smith controlled for 00:02; Jim Crute controlled for 00:57.
The fight ended in round 1 at 5:00 with Anthony Smith winning by Tko Doctors Stoppage.
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Alex Oliveira vs Randy Brown
Welterweight
Alex Oliveira
45.3% · 2.21
VS
Randy Brown
54.7% · 1.83
Winner: Randy Brown · Submission · Round 1 (2:50)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alex Oliveira: 0:00 · Randy Brown: 01:23
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Randy Brown edged the striking 16-7 in significant strikes; Randy Brown scored a knockdown; Randy Brown hunted a submission (1); Randy Brown controlled for 01:23.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:50 with Randy Brown winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 2:00 AM UTC
Dwight Grant vs Stefan Sekulic
Welterweight
Dwight Grant
62.5% · 1.60
VS
Stefan Sekulic
37.5% · 2.67
Winner: Dwight Grant · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dwight Grant: 00:25 · Stefan Sekulic: 02:04
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dwight Grant edged the striking 14-7 in significant strikes; Stefan Sekulic landed a takedown; Stefan Sekulic controlled for 00:26.
Round 2: Dwight Grant edged the striking 18-12 in significant strikes; Stefan Sekulic landed a takedown; Stefan Sekulic controlled for 00:56.
Round 3: Dwight Grant edged the striking 17-14 in significant strikes; Dwight Grant landed a takedown; Stefan Sekulic hunted a submission (1); Dwight Grant controlled for 00:25; Stefan Sekulic controlled for 00:42.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Dwight Grant winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:35 AM UTC
Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen
Middleweight
Karl Roberson
41.9% · 2.39
VS
Brendan Allen
58.1% · 1.72
Winner: Brendan Allen · Submission · Round 1 (4:55)
Fight Statistics
Control — Karl Roberson: 0:00 · Brendan Allen: 03:16
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Brendan Allen edged the striking 9-6 in significant strikes; Brendan Allen landed 2 takedowns; Brendan Allen hunted a submission (1); Brendan Allen controlled for 03:16.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:55 with Brendan Allen winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC
Pat Sabatini vs Tristan Connelly
Featherweight
Pat Sabatini
68% · 1.47
VS
Tristan Connelly
32% · 3.13
Winner: Pat Sabatini · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Pat Sabatini: 09:58 · Tristan Connelly: 01:20
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Pat Sabatini edged the striking 11-3 in significant strikes; Pat Sabatini scored a knockdown; Pat Sabatini controlled for 04:05.
Round 2: Pat Sabatini edged the striking 8-4 in significant strikes; Pat Sabatini landed a takedown; Pat Sabatini hunted a submission (1); Pat Sabatini controlled for 04:18.
Round 3: Tristan Connelly edged the striking 12-7 in significant strikes; Tristan Connelly landed a takedown; Pat Sabatini controlled for 01:35; Tristan Connelly controlled for 01:20.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Pat Sabatini winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:40 AM UTC
Danaa Batgerel vs Kevin Natividad
Bantamweight
Danaa Batgerel
66% · 1.52
VS
Kevin Natividad
34% · 2.94
Winner: Danaa Batgerel · KO/TKO · Round 1 (0:50)
Fight Statistics
Control — Danaa Batgerel: 00:04 · Kevin Natividad: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Danaa Batgerel edged the striking 7-3 in significant strikes; Danaa Batgerel scored a knockdown; Danaa Batgerel controlled for 00:04.
The fight ended in round 1 at 0:50 with Danaa Batgerel winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:10 AM UTC
Rodrigo Vargas vs Rong Zhu
Lightweight
Rodrigo Vargas
33.5% · 2.99
VS
Rong Zhu
66.5% · 1.50
Winner: Rodrigo Vargas · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Rodrigo Vargas: 01:10 · Rong Zhu: 02:44
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Rodrigo Vargas edged the striking 47-13 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Rodrigo Vargas edged the striking 8-2 in significant strikes; Rong Zhu landed 2 takedowns; Rodrigo Vargas hunted a submission (1); Rodrigo Vargas controlled for 01:10; Rong Zhu controlled for 02:32.
Round 3: Rodrigo Vargas edged the striking 41-27 in significant strikes; Rong Zhu landed a takedown; Rong Zhu controlled for 00:12.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Rodrigo Vargas winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:40 PM UTC
Qileng Aori vs Jeffrey Molina
Flyweight
Qileng Aori
48% · 2.08
VS
Jeffrey Molina
52% · 1.92
Winner: Jeffrey Molina · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Qileng Aori: 02:00 · Jeffrey Molina: 00:43
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jeffrey Molina edged the striking 18-17 in significant strikes; Qileng Aori landed a takedown; Qileng Aori controlled for 01:44; Jeffrey Molina controlled for 00:40.
Round 2: Jeffrey Molina edged the striking 44-42 in significant strikes; Qileng Aori landed a takedown; Jeffrey Molina scored 2 knockdowns; Qileng Aori controlled for 00:06; Jeffrey Molina controlled for 00:03.
Round 3: Jeffrey Molina edged the striking 127-57 in significant strikes; Qileng Aori landed a takedown; Qileng Aori controlled for 00:10.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jeffrey Molina winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:00 PM UTC
Na Liang vs Ariane Carnelossi
Strawweight
Na Liang
33.9% · 2.95
VS
Ariane Carnelossi
66.1% · 1.51
Winner: Ariane Carnelossi · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:28)
Fight Statistics
Control — Na Liang: 02:48 · Ariane Carnelossi: 02:36
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ariane Carnelossi edged the striking 16-13 in significant strikes; Na Liang landed 2 takedowns; Na Liang hunted a submission (1); Na Liang controlled for 02:25; Ariane Carnelossi controlled for 01:55.
Round 2: Ariane Carnelossi edged the striking 8-6 in significant strikes; Na Liang landed a takedown; Na Liang controlled for 00:23; Ariane Carnelossi controlled for 00:41.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:28 with Ariane Carnelossi winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:00 PM UTC
Jamey Simmons vs Johnny Munoz Jr
Bantamweight
Jamey Simmons
VS
Johnny Munoz Jr
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal | 73.1% (1.37) | 26.9% (3.72) |
| Weili Zhang vs Rose Namajunas | 64.9% (1.54) | 35.1% (2.85) |
| Valentina Shevchenko vs Jessica Andrade | 79% (1.27) | 21% (4.76) |
| Anthony Smith vs Jim Crute | 32.1% (3.12) | 67.9% (1.47) |
| Alex Oliveira vs Randy Brown | 45.3% (2.21) | 54.7% (1.83) |
| Dwight Grant vs Stefan Sekulic | 62.5% (1.60) | 37.5% (2.67) |
| Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen | 41.9% (2.39) | 58.1% (1.72) |
| Pat Sabatini vs Tristan Connelly | 68% (1.47) | 32% (3.13) |
| Danaa Batgerel vs Kevin Natividad | 66% (1.52) | 34% (2.94) |
| Rodrigo Vargas vs Rong Zhu | 33.5% (2.99) | 66.5% (1.50) |
| Qileng Aori vs Jeffrey Molina | 48% (2.08) | 52% (1.92) |
| Na Liang vs Ariane Carnelossi | 33.9% (2.95) | 66.1% (1.51) |
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Capacity
- 14,091
- Timezone
- America/New_York