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Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal Official for UFC 251 Main Event

July 6, 2020 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
UFC 251

The UFC has a main event back on the menu for UFC 251, with Kamaru Usman officially facing Jorge Masvidal. The UFC confirmed on Monday that Usman will defend his title against Masvidal after Gilbert Burns tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced out of the fight.

It was quickly reported after Burns exited the fight on Friday that Masvidal had agreed to the bout, which is now set for the ESPN+ PPV. The show takes place on Saturday from UFC Fight Island.

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