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Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal Agree to Welterweight Title Fight at UFC 251

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After weeks of expressing his dissatisfaction with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and its negotiating tactics, Jorge Masvidal is coming to save the day.

According to a report from ESPN, Masvidal has come to terms with the promotion to face Kamaru Usman for the welterweight championship in the UFC 251 main event on July 11. Usman was previously slated to defend his crown against Gilbert Burns on “Fight Island” before Burns tested positive for COVID-19 late last week.