UFC 251 Countdown Featuring Alexander Volkanovski-Max Holloway

A few changes needed to be made to UFC 251 after Gilbert Burns was pulled due to COVID-19.

However, as is always the case with the UFC, the show goes on.

In the new headline bout Saturday night, Jorge Masvidal steps in for Burns to challenge Kamaru Usman for his welterweight title. 

The event takes place from UFC “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi from Yas Island. The main card airs live on pay-per-view. 

Along with Usman vs. Masvidal, Alexander Volkanovski defends his belt vs. Max Holloway and Petr Yan tackles with Jose Aldo for the vacant bantamweight strap.

“Countdown” to UFC 251 has been released for the event. Check out the video below along with segments on Volkanovski vs. Holloway 2, Yan vs. Aldo and Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade 2. 

UFC 251 Countdown: Full Episode

UFC 251 features three title fights with Kamaru Usman facing Jorge Masvidal, Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch with Max Holloway, and Petr Yan versus Jose Aldo for the vacant 135-pound belt. See these athletes train and prepare ahead of their bouts.

Alexander Volkanovski Vs. Max Holloway 2

Alexander Volkanovski faces Max Holloway in a featherweight title rematch in the co-main event at UFC 251 on July 11. See these athletes train and prepare ahead of their bout.

Petr Yan Vs. Jose Aldo

UFC 251 features a matchup for the vacant bantamweight championship between Petr Yan and Jose Aldo on July 11. See these athletes train and prepare ahead of their bout.

Jessica Andrade Vs. Rose Namajunas 2

See Jessica Andrade and Rose Namajunas train and prepare ahead of their rematch at UFC 251.