Na UFC 261 priredbi, koja se u noći sa subote na nedjelju održala u Jacksonvilleu na Floridi, pao je jedan od najbrutalnijih nokauta možda i svih vremena u toj organizaciji.
U borbi za naslov prvaka velter kategorije branitelj Kamaru Usman poslao je u svijet snova Jorgea Masvidala teškim nokautom u drugoj rundi. Usman je dominirao od samog početka, a onda je u drugoj rundi plasirao jedan savršeni direkt u bradu Masvidala i ovaj se istog trenutka složio na parter.
JACKSONVILLE, FL - APRIL 25: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria celebrates his victory over Jorge Masvidal of the United States during the Welterweight Title bout of UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 25, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Alex Menendez,Image: 607753256, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
Činilo se da će sudac odmah prekinuti borbu jer izgledalo je da je Masvidal gotov, ali žilavi Amerikanac uspio je nekako zauzeti gard i Usman ga je još dodatno morao bombardirati udarcima u glavu. Sudac je vrlo brzo prekinuo meč, a Usman je tako upisao novu pobjedu i to možda najimpresivniju do sada.
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Kamaru Usman (Red Gloves) fights Jorge Masvidal (Blue Gloves) during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.,Image: 607753866, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
Usmanu je ovo bila četvrta uzastopna obrana za redom i 18. pobjeda za redom.
Dva teška nokauta i jedan lom
Spomenimo još kako je sjajna Rose Namajunas vratila pojas prvakinje slamka kategorije i to također na brutalan način. Amerikanka je lijevim high kickom i nekoliko naknadnih udaraca nakon samo minutu vremena borbe nokautirala Weili Zhang.
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Zhang Weili (Red Gloves) fights Rose Namajunas (Blue Gloves) during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.,Image: 607749555, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
Isti je ishod imao i meč Valentine Shevchenko koja je obranila naslov muha kategorije protiv Jessice Andrade. Ona je također završila borbu prekidom u drugoj rundi i po peti put je obranila naslov. Valentina je uhvatila protivnicu u "crucifix" poziciju i razbila joj glavu laktovima i šakama, a sudac je brzo nakon toga okončao meč.
JACKSONVILLE, FL - APRIL 24: Valentina Shevchenko (top) and Jessica Andrade meet in the octagon for a 5 round women’s flyweight bout during the UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2 Event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arenaon April 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida.,Image: 607757712, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Icon Sportswire (A Division of XML Team Solutions) reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image. If you violate our intellectual property you may be liable for: actual damages, loss of income, and profits you derive from the use of this image, and, where appropriate, the costs of collection and/or statutory damages up to $150,000 (USD)., Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
Spomenimo i kako se Chris Weidman teško ozlijedio u meču s Uriahom Hallom. Nakon samo 17 sekundi borbe Weidman je ispucao je low kick prema Usmanu, a ovaj ga je blokirao i tu je Chrisu pukla noga.
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Chris Weidman (Blue Gloves) breaks his leg on his first kick against Uriah Hall (Red Gloves) during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.,Image: 607745933, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
