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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to pay-per-view this weekend with UFC 261. The event — which features three title fights — will take place in front of a full-capacity crowd in Jacksonville, Florida.
In the main event, welterweight champion Kamaru Usman defends his title in a rematch against Jorge Masvidal.
There will also be two women’s titles on the line as strawweight queen Zhang Weili battles “Thug” Rose Namajunas, and Valentina Shevchenko defends her belt against Jessica Andrade.
Ahead of Saturday night’s pay-per-view, the UFC released the UFC 261: Countdown episode which gives an all-access look at the fighters as they go through their fight camps and prepare for the biggest bouts of their lives. From last-minute training to a look at their everyday life, UFC 261: Countdown gives fans a look behind-the-scenes at what it takes to make a world-class fighter.
How can you tune in to see how fighters are training leading up to fight week?
You can check out the full episode of UFC 261: Countdown below along with the full fight card for Saturday’s pay-per-view.
UFC 261 Countdown – Full Episode
UFC 261 Countdown previews three title bouts, as welterweight Jorge Masvidal seeks revenge against champ Kamaru Usman, strawweight queen Zhang Weili battles “Thug” Rose Namajunas, and Valentina Shevchenko defends her belt against Jessica Andrade. UFC 261 is live from Jacksonville on Saturday, April 24.
UFC 261 Viewing Information
Event: UFC 261
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Venue: Jacksonville Arena
Main Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+, ESPN, Pay-per-view
