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UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal

Name: UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal
Released: 2020
Duration: 230 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2020

Runtime

230 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

UFC 251 is a professional sporting event rather than a scripted narrative, which limits its capacity for intentional storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. While it lacks gender and LGBTQ+ diversity, it excels in racial and ethnic representation through its international roster. The event's location in the United Arab Emirates provides a non-Western backdrop, though the content remains a commercialized global product. The high level of ethnic diversity among the athletes provides a significant counterpoint to Western-centric sports media. Ultimately, the score reflects the specialized nature of an athletic broadcast. The absence of female participants and scripted character arcs prevents a higher aggregate diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-cisgender identities in the broadcast. The competition does not include any queer narratives or depictions of diverse sexual orientations.

How does UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal portray gender?

Minimal

The broadcast focuses solely on male combatants in the welterweight championship. It reinforces traditional masculine hierarchies without featuring any female participants or gender-diverse storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal?

Excellent

The roster includes athletes from various global backgrounds, reflecting a non-Anglo-Saxon majority. The main event features athletes of Nigerian and Cuban heritage, providing high representation for non-white identities.

How does UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal represent religion and culture?

Fair

Set in Abu Dhabi, the event operates within a non-Western geopolitical context. It functions primarily as a commercialized global sporting product rather than a narrative-driven event.

Does UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal include disability representation?

Minimal

The broadcast focuses entirely on able-bodied professional athletes. There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the competitive framework.

Present on Screen

Significant racial and ethnic diversity among the primary competitors.
A globalized roster that disrupts traditional Western-centric sports media norms.
High representation of non-white identities through international athletes.

Limited or Absent

Complete lack of female participation or gender-diverse storylines.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer narratives within the broadcast.
No representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 12, 2020 at the du Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A UFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns was expected to headline the event. However, it was announced on July 3 that Burns was pulled from the contest after he and his coach, Greg Jones, tested positive for COVID-19. Pending pre-fight testing and a 24-hour quarantine, Jorge Masvidal was expected to serve as his replacement. After he passed his initial test, the new main event was confirmed.

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