Changes have been made and UFC 251 is now complete – at least for now.
The event takes place Saturday night as Jorge Masvidal steps in to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title.
Set from Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the event marks the first of several to take place on “Fight Island.” The promotion has put together a quarantined area to try and keep the fighters and staff safe through the coronavirus.
COVID-19 knocked Gilbert Burns from the main event, as the top contender tested positive. Masvidal agreed to step in on six days notice and challenge Usman.
Below is the first episode of the Embedded series along with a preview of Usman vs. Masvidal and more.
UFC 251 Embedded, Episode One
Athletes like Max Holloway, Paige VanZant and Rose Namajunas enjoy caviar, PJs and doors on a UFC-chartered jet to Abu Dhabi.
When the main event changes, champ Kamaru Usman’s new opponent Jorge Masvidal arrives in Las Vegas for his round of tests.
Kamaru Usman Vs. Jorge Masvidal: Super Necessary
Jorge Masvidal steps in on short notice to face welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC 251 on July 11, live from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
Jose Aldo Vs. Renato Moicano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spy8A4NPfbg
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (28-6) will face Petr Yan (14-1) at UFC 251 on July 11 for the vacant bantamweight title, live on Pay-Per-View.
Petr Yan Vs. Jose Aldo For The Bantamweight Title
Preview the bantamweight fight set to go down at UFC 251 for the vacant title between Petr Yan and Jose Aldo on July 11 in Abu Dhabi.