With a full capacity crowd for the first time since the pandemic started, the UFC 261 show delivered massive action.
In particular, on the triple-header championship card, one belt changed hands. Inside the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena former champion “Thug” Rose Namajunas recaptured her title. In addition, Namajunas became the first woman to recapture a UFC title. Prior to the strawweight co-main event, reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko put on a masterclass performance against Jessica Andrade.
Twitter Reacts To UFC 261 Main Event
In the end, the night culminated into a world of chaos as the welterweight champion Kamaru Usman knocked out Jorge Masvidal in their heated rematch. Following all of the action, pros reacted on Twitter to the incredible knockout Usman earned over “Gamebred”.
UNDISPUTED. #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/SKKDvO2QMN
— UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2021
BMF got owned. Congrats @USMAN84kg. #ufc261
— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) April 25, 2021
Wow- that right hand came heavy ☠️#UFC261 #ESPNplus #mma #usmanmasvidal @espnmma @ufc
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) April 25, 2021
Congrats to @usman84kg
Wow, wow, wow 👏 😍 😳 😢 pic.twitter.com/K9DfvchLlB— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) April 25, 2021
Congrats to @USMAN84kg nothing but respect to him and his coaches. All the lead up was fun and he proved to be a better fighter today. He is the champ for a reason. Jorge will be back
— Ibrahim Kawa (@Abraham_kawa) April 25, 2021
The main event delivered a vicious knockout, but the night truly had it all. From a brutal leg break of former champion Chris Weidman to the opening fight starting at such a furious pace. Undoubtedly, UFC 261 will go down in history as one of the most exciting events to take place. A packed arena in Fl. made the evening all the more special. While just one belt changed hands in the strawweight title fight, one thing is sure and that is welterweight champion Usman is the real deal on the feet, and in the grappling department. It will be interesting to see how future opponents and coaches try to find holes in the game of “The Nigerian Nightmare” moving forward.
What did you make of the full capacity crowd at UFC 261? Let us know below in the comment section what title fight was your favorite!
