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Here’s how to watch UFC 261: ‘Usman vs. Masvidal 2’ TONIGHT live on ESPN+ PPVby Dan HiergesellApr 24, 2021, 5:00 PM UTC

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Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCPart OfUFC 261 live stream: Results updates, highlights, fight videos | ‘Usman vs Masvidal 2’see all updates Dan Hiergesell is an expert voice who serves as MMAmania.com’s weekend editor, covering mixed martial arts (MMA) for more than 15 years, getting featured on programs such as Countdown to UFC and SiriusXM Fight Club, among others.

It all goes down later tonight (Sat., Apr. 24, 2021) at UFC 261 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., as reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman meets fan favorite Jorge Masvidal in a main event rematch.

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In addition to the welterweight headliner, UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili will defend her title against former division champion Rose Namajunas, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will lock horns with former women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade, and former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will take his chances against top-level striker Uriah Hall. Not to mention the light heavyweight clash pitting former title challenger Anthony Smith against surging contender Jimmy Crute.

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Take a look below at UFC 261’s complete fight card line up and start times:

Main Card (ESPN+ PPV)10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge MasvidalZhang Weili vs. Rose NamajunasValentina Shevchenko vs. Jessica AndradeUriah Hall vs. Chris WeidmanAnthony Smith vs. Jimmy Crute

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‘Prelims’ Undercard (ESPN/ESPN+)8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT

Alex Oliveira vs. Randy BrownDwight Grant vs. Stefan SekulicKarl Roberson vs. Brendan AllenPatrick Sabatini vs. Tristan Connelly

Early ‘Prelims’ Undercard (ESPN2/ESPN+)6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT

Danaa Batgerel vs. Kevin NatividadKazula Vargas vs. Rong ZhuQileng Aori vs. Jeffrey MolinaNa Liang vs. Ariane Carnelossi

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Online

• UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” PPV main card can be viewed via the ESPN+ streaming app.
• Subscriptions cost $5.99 per month. The UFC 261 PPV will cost $69.99 for current subscribers.
• UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” undercard “Prelims” can be viewed via ESPN+ as well.

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Television

• UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” undercard “Prelims” can be viewed via ESPN. Check your local providers or click for instant access to ESPN.
• UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” early “Prelims” can be viewed via ESPN2.
• UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” can also be streamed via Xbox One, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, and ChromeCast.

Tablet/Mobile

• UFC 261: “Usman vs. Masvidal 2” PPV main card and undercard “Prelims” can be viewed via ESPN+ streaming app through Google Play and iTunes stores.

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MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 261 fight card right HERE, starting with the early ESPN2/ESPN+ “Prelims” matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET, then the remaining undercard balance on ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV.

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