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UFC261 Live Stream: How to Watch Usman vs.Masvidal2 online

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Tonight's UFC 261 live stream kicks off with a rematch between Usman vs. Masvidal in the big welterweight title fight. Kamaru Usman (champion) comes in as the favorite (-420), and with his 18-1 record, it's hard to doubt him. But can Jorge Masvidal stop his 17-match winning streak?

The last time they met was last summer, when Masvidal made a belated appearance (less than a week later) after Gilbert Burns was taken off the field due to a positive test for Covid-19. Usman responded with some serious grappling that broke up Masvidal's offense. The loss snapped Masvidal's three-fight winning streak, but he is eager for revenge, and his fans are eager for a fight that is not decided by a judges' decision.

In the semi-main event, Weili Chan's defense of her women's strawweight title against Rose Namajunas is also a must-see. The champion is favored to win this one as well, but Namajunas is a former champion and should not be underestimated.

Chan, though, is on a 21-fight winning streak. That's right, she lost her first match and hasn't taken an L since.

To watch UFC 261 live streaming, you need ESPN Plus. And the main prelims will be on both ESPN and ESPN Plus, so those who have not yet subscribed to ESPN Plus can get a taste of it all before they pay up.

The former is available on most cable packages and on the two best streaming services, including Sling TV and FuboTV.

UFC 261 Early Prelims fights will start at 7:30 p.m. ET on UFC FightPass for $9.99 per month. After that, the top set of prelim fights begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

UFC 261 is another late night for fight night fans in the UK. The main card is set to start at 3 a.m. BST, so if you're watching live, you'll likely see the main event start around 5 a.m. BST. The fight will be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office and costs £19.95. Prelims are on UFC Fight Pass.

Just a reminder, you can watch via Now TV devices, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple TV, and some smart TV apps, rather than via a web browser.

Neighbors in the Great White North can watch early prelims on UFC Fight Pass, with prelims airing on TSN and RDS; the UFC 261 main card is available on a variety of providers including BELL and Rogers.