Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal Booked for UFC 251

After a flurry of speculations regarding the fate of the main event of UFC 251, it’s Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal. Which has been booked lately.

Several reports and sources confirm that, the UFC has given its nod on Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal. However, medical checks are yet to take place. Earlier, Gilbert Burns on being found Corona positive, was taken out from the main event card, only for Jorge Masvidal to fill in as an emergency replacement, just six-days before the event.

Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal have agreed to fight in Saturday’s UFC 251, sources told @arielhelwani. https://t.co/oNgJXdcxSG

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 5, 2020

Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal, before UFC 251

The two fighters of the Welterweight division, the current No.1 (Usman) and No.3 (Masvidal), have never been in the ring together. However, their animosity for each other, and how the other things unraveled made, Kamaru Usman VS Jorge Masvidal a trending topic worldwide. And further now this money fight is on

Both Usman and Masvidal were engaged in a verbal tussle, back in January.

A reminder what happened the last time Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman crossed paths. (Circa January 2020) pic.twitter.com/McbJurkBZc

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 5, 2020

And cut to July, they are all set to scuffle in the ring. However, the unpredictability surrounding COVID-19 is still a factor that can spoil the entire show. Much like how it did twice this week already.

Also read: UFC Fight Night: Carla Esparza VS. Marina Rodriguez Scrapped Over COVID-19 Concerns

Negotiations were obviously a huge hurdle but now that is clear. Now it depends on that COVID test, which is obviously a massive hurdle, too. Total crap shoot. If (hopefully not) they don’t pass the COVID test the fight can’t and won’t happen.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 5, 2020