Jorge Masvidal Is Pleased With UFC Deal Ahead Of Kamaru Usman Bout

Jorge Masvidal didn’t get exactly what he was asking for but he got pretty close. Masvidal is stepping in at UFC 251 to replace Gilbert Burns. “Durinho” tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced out of the UFC welterweight title bou…

Jorge Masvidal didn’t get exactly what he was asking for but he got pretty close. Masvidal is stepping in at UFC 251 to replace Gilbert Burns. “Durinho” tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced out of the UFC welterweight title bout with champion Kamaru Usman. “Gamebred” had issues with the UFC during the negotiation process […]

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UFC 251: Full Fight Card and Predictions for Performance of the Night Bonuses

Even less than a week away from the event, the UFC 251 fight card is still taking shape. Rarely does a card become a bigger attraction with a short-notice replacement fight, but …

Even less than a week away from the event, the UFC 251 fight card is still taking shape. Rarely does a card become a bigger attraction with a short-notice replacement fight, but …

UFC 251: Kamaru Usman Opens As Betting Favorite Over Jorge Masvidal

Usman MasvidalIn what is not too much of a surprise, Kamaru Usman is the betting favorite over Jorge Masvidal. The pair are set to collide for the welterweight title in the new UFC 251 headliner on July 11 in Abu Dhabi provided both fighters test negative for COVID-19 in Las Vegas. And as per oddsmaker BetOnline.ag, […]

Usman Masvidal

In what is not too much of a surprise, Kamaru Usman is the betting favorite over Jorge Masvidal.

The pair are set to collide for the welterweight title in the new UFC 251 headliner on July 11 in Abu Dhabi provided both fighters test negative for COVID-19 in Las Vegas.

And as per oddsmaker BetOnline.ag, Usman will open as a considerable -255 favorite. Masvidal, on the other hand, is a +215 underdog. That means you would have to bet $255 to make $100 on Usman while a $100 stake on Masvidal would earn you profits of $215.

Masvidal Looking To Cause Upset Against Usman

These odds aren’t all that surprising.

After all, “Gamebred” is taking the fight on short notice. But even if he wasn’t, given Usman’s dominance in the UFC along with the stylistic matchup, Masvidal was likely to be an underdog regardless.

Of course, the former Strikeforce fighter is no stranger to being the underdog and going on to upset the odds. Just ask Darren Till and Ben Askren.

It would certainly be some accomplishment if he was able to be the first to inflict defeat on Usman — especially given the circumstances.

What do you make of these odds?

Jorge Masvidal Wins War of Wills with Dana White and Gets His Shot at UFC 251

Jorge Masvidal took a gamble, and it paid off. Had things unfolded just a little bit differently, he might have ended up watching next Saturday’s UFC 251 pay-per-view from …

Jorge Masvidal took a gamble, and it paid off. Had things unfolded just a little bit differently, he might have ended up watching next Saturday’s UFC 251 pay-per-view from …

Video: Dana White Releases Hype Tape for Masvidal vs. Usman Fight at UFC 251

UFC president Dana White wasted little time promoting the newest addition to the UFC 251 card. White shared a video to hype up Jorge Masvidal’s encounter with Kamaru Usman…

UFC president Dana White wasted little time promoting the newest addition to the UFC 251 card. White shared a video to hype up Jorge Masvidal’s encounter with Kamaru Usman…

Dana White Shares Epic Promo For Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal (Video)

Usman MasvidalUsman vs. Masvidal Nearly Official Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal is close to being 100% confirmed, and the UFC is already prepared with a promo for the title fight slated to take place at UFC 251. Following the withdrawal of Gilbert Burns after he tested positive for COVID-19, Masvidal offered his services to step in […]

Usman Masvidal

Usman vs. Masvidal Nearly Official

Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal is close to being 100% confirmed, and the UFC is already prepared with a promo for the title fight slated to take place at UFC 251.

Following the withdrawal of Gilbert Burns after he tested positive for COVID-19, Masvidal offered his services to step in and face Usman on short notice. Negotiations concluded soon after with both parties agreeing to a fight.

Both fighters are currently in Las Vegas and unless there is a positive COVID-19 test for either of them, they will be traveling to Abu Dhabi tomorrow to headline UFC 251 on July 11.

The UFC seems to be assuming all will go down without a hitch as president Dana White shared an epic promo for the fight on Sunday.

You can watch it below:

What do you think of the promo? And do you think we’ll get the welterweight title fight everyone has been waiting for?