ABU DHABI – Jorge Masvidal took his first UFC title fight on short notice as a COVID-19 replacement, but any concerns about him making weight were put to rest Friday. Jorge Masvidal (35-13 MMA, 12-6 UFC) hit 170 pounds on the button when he weighed in for his welterweight title bout against champion Kamaru Usman (16-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC). Usman was 170 pounds, as well. If Masvidal is able to upset Usman, who is more than a 2-1 favorite, he will become a UFC champion in his 49th career fight, eclipsing the record held by Dave Menne, who won a UFC belt in his 40th career bout. Masvidal and Usman meet in the main event on the UFC 251 main card Saturday at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
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