UFC 251

UFC 251 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on July 12, 2020. This event marked the UFC's debut on "Fight Island," a designated area created by the UFC to host international events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event was headlined by a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal replaced Gilbert Burns on short notice after Burns tested positive for COVID-19.

The co-main event featured a UFC Featherweight Championship bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. This was a rematch of their UFC 245 fight.

The third title fight on the card was for the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship between Petr Yan and José Aldo. The title had been vacated by Henry Cejudo after his retirement.

The event also featured several other notable fights including Rose Namajunas vs. Jéssica Andrade 2, which served as a rematch of their UFC 237 strawweight title fight.

UFC 251 was broadcast live on pay-per-view and prelims were shown on various platforms including ESPN and ESPN+. The event drew significant attention due to its location, the championship fights, and the circumstances surrounding the main event change. The pay-per-view buy rate was high, exceeding previous events during that period.