Jorge Masvidal Reacts To Reported UFC 251 Buyrate

Jorge Masvidal caught wind of the reported UFC 251 buyrate. Masvidal competed for the UFC welterweight championship on July 11. He challenged champion Kamaru Usman on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Masvidal could only hope to contain the grappling skills and…

Jorge Masvidal caught wind of the reported UFC 251 buyrate. Masvidal competed for the UFC welterweight championship on July 11. He challenged champion Kamaru Usman on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Masvidal could only hope to contain the grappling skills and pace of Usman throughout the fight. The bout went the distance and “The Nigerian […]

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UFC 251 Reportedly Generates Over 1 Million Buys On ESPN+

UFC 251UFC 251 was expected to be a lucrative success and that appears to be the case. The pay-per-view event kicked off the Fight Island events this past weekend with a stacked card that saw three title fights. The most anticipated fight, of course, was the new welterweight title headliner between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. […]

UFC 251

UFC 251 was expected to be a lucrative success and that appears to be the case.

The pay-per-view event kicked off the Fight Island events this past weekend with a stacked card that saw three title fights.

The most anticipated fight, of course, was the new welterweight title headliner between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal — one of the biggest stars in the promotion today — notably stepped in on six days notice which meant the event was going to garner much more interest.

UFC president Dana White even claimed it was trending higher than a Conor McGregor fight and it looks like that was the case according to The Athletic who report it generated approximately 1.3 million buys on ESPN+.

UFC 251 Shows Masvidal Is A Draw

That puts it as one of the highest selling pay-per-views in promotional history as UFC 229 aside, it generated the most buys since UFC 202 in 2016 which featured the rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz.

Masvidal — who previously had a pay dispute with the UFC for not being paid his worth for what he brought in — certainly feels vindicated by his stance as he commented soon after the report came out.

“The overwhelming amount of support I have received before, during, and after this journey has been humbling. Still got a lot of goals to meet. All of you that tuned in to see me win, thank you. Those that tuned in to see me lose, thank you.

“I want to thank God for allowing me to be able to provide for my family during a time of crisis and the best is yet to come #theresurrection”

One thing is for sure — Masvidal clearly moves the needle.

What do you make of the number of buys UFC 251 generated?

UFC 251 Reportedly Scores Huge PPV Buyrate

The UFC has reportedly took in a massive pay-per-view buyrate for UFC 251. The card took place on July 11. This was the first stop on the promotion’s “Fight Island” trip. The event featured three title fights. Headlining the card was …

The UFC has reportedly took in a massive pay-per-view buyrate for UFC 251. The card took place on July 11. This was the first stop on the promotion’s “Fight Island” trip. The event featured three title fights. Headlining the card was a welterweight championship clash between titleholder Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Report: UFC 251 […]

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Max Holloway Speaks On UFC 251 Loss To Alex Volkanovski

Max Holloway has spoken out on his UFC 251 loss. On July 11, Holloway challenged Alex Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight championship in a rematch. Holloway was hoping to avenge his Dec. 2019 title loss. The rematch was close and dramatic with Volka…

Max Holloway has spoken out on his UFC 251 loss. On July 11, Holloway challenged Alex Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight championship in a rematch. Holloway was hoping to avenge his Dec. 2019 title loss. The rematch was close and dramatic with Volkanovski pulling off the split nod. UFC president Dana White spoke to reporters […]

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UFC 251 Recap Show

UFC 251UFC 251 went down this past weekend on Yas Island AKA ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi. In the main event, Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title with a dominant decision win over late replacement opponent Jorge Masvidal. In the co-main event featherweight king, Alexander Volkanovski beat Max Holloway for the second time in a controversial […]

UFC 251

UFC 251 went down this past weekend on Yas Island AKA ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi. In the main event, Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title with a dominant decision win over late replacement opponent Jorge Masvidal. In the co-main event featherweight king, Alexander Volkanovski beat Max Holloway for the second time in a controversial split decision. Before that Petr Yan became the bantamweight champion by stopping Jose Aldo in the fifth and final round of their fight.

Join LowKickMMA site manager Jordan Ellis and staff writer Ryan Galloway as they discuss everything UFC 251 and look ahead to UFC Fight Night: Katter vs. Ige which takes place on July 15.

Korean Zombie Says It’s ‘Shameful’ That Alexander Volkanovski Is Champion, Promises To Finish Him

ZombieAdd the Korean Zombie to the list of people who disagreed with Alexander Volkanovski being the winner against Max Holloway. Volkanovski retained his featherweight title after a closely-fought rematch with Holloway in the UFC 251 co-main event last night. “The Great” faced early adversity as he was dropped twice by Holloway in the opening two […]

Zombie

Add the Korean Zombie to the list of people who disagreed with Alexander Volkanovski being the winner against Max Holloway.

Volkanovski retained his featherweight title after a closely-fought rematch with Holloway in the UFC 251 co-main event last night. “The Great” faced early adversity as he was dropped twice by Holloway in the opening two rounds.

While the Aussie did turn things around in the final three stanzas, many felt Holloway did enough to regain the title. In the end, Volkanovski surprisingly earned the split decision verdict to keep his strap.

Zombie: No Judges Needed For My Fight

And the Korean Zombie was not impressed as he took to social media on Sunday.

“I am responding to yesterday’s title match against Volkanovski and Holloway,” Zombie wrote on Instagram. “To be honest, it is shameful that Volkanovski is a champion of my weight class.

“Give him to me then you don’t need to worry about the judges decision. As you know, I won’t let the judges decide the result of my fight. I will finish him at the title match and that is what UFC fans want to watch.”

It would appear that if anyone is next for Volkanovski, it is Zombie who has won three of his last four outings all by way of knockout. He most recently knocked out Frankie Edgar in the UFC Busan headliner in December.

The former title challenger has called out Volkanovski repeatedly in the past and going by this latest social media post, it would certainly be heated affair.

Who do you have winning in this potential next title fight?