The big moment is coming for one of the biggest Ultimate shows in 2021. UFC 261, which takes place this Saturday (24), in Jacksonville (USA), the organization will promote three title fights. Before that, the protagonists discuss the clashes at a press conference, which takes place this Thursday (22). The weekend's show will mark the public's return to the company's events.
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In the last fight of the night, Kamaru Usman will make his second title defense in 2021. The welterweight champion (up to 77kg.) will have a rematch against Jorge masvidal, in a duel that promises to catch fire.
Before, Weili Zhang will need to prove its superiority in the straw division (up to 52,1kg.) in front of Rose namajunas, former leader of the group. The Chinese has not performed since the battle against Joanna JedrzejczykIn 2020.
Brazilian fans have plenty of reasons to keep an eye on the preliminary card. Former leader of the category up to 52,1kg., Jessica Andrade, Bate-Estaca, will try to make history and dethrone the dangerous Valentina Shevchenko. The Paraná native is looking to win her second title in the organization. To do so, they will need to beat one of the best representatives in the history of women's MMA.
After the press conference, the protagonists will do the traditional face-offs.
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