Masvidal replaces Durinho to face Usman UFC 251

Masvidal (left) faces Usman (right) in the UFC 251. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Now it's official! Jorge masvidal will be the Brazilian's replacement Gilbert Durinho No. UFC 251, an event that takes place next Saturday (11), on 'Ilha da Luta', in Abu Dhabi. The North American agreed salary terms with Ultimate and will challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight belt (up to 77.1kg.).

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Negotiations are progressing and Masvidal could replace Durinho in the fight against Usman at UFC 251

Masvidal had been negotiating with the UFC to face Usman since January, but the American's high demand halted negotiations. With that, the 'Jesus das Ruas', as he is known, was passed by Durinho, who was coming from an incredible sequence of victories. However, as the Brazilian contracted COVID-19 On the day of leaving for Abu Dhabi, he was removed from the fight.

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After Durinho's health problem, Masvidal applied via Twitter to face Usman. Soon after, the news began and, according to MMA Fighting, the duel was held this Sunday.

Jorge masvidal He is still in the USA awaiting the results of the Covid-19 tests he underwent last Saturday (04). If the tests come back negative, he embarks for Adu Dhabi.

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Ultimate has not yet made the duel official, but has hinted that all the exams need to be completed are to announce the fight.

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- UFC (@ufc) July 5, 2020

“There’s a reason we call him BMF,” said the publication, recalling the title won by Masvidal.

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Usman x Masvidal

Masvidal has a professional record of 35 wins and 13 losses. The North American, who became famous for his street fights, before debuting in MMA, is coming off a triumph over Nate diaz No. UFC 244, in November 2019. In the clash, he won the unprecedented BMF, or 'Baddest Motherf••ker' ('Toughest Son of a Whore' in free translation).

In turn, Usman has a professional record of 16 wins and just one loss. The Nigerian, in his last fight, unified the welterweight division titles (up to 77.1 kg.) by defeating Colby covington No. UFC 245, in December.