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UFC 251: Usman and Masvidal’s Insane Road to Fight Island

In the most anticipated event in many years, 2019 breakout star Jorge Masvidal is stepping in on six days notice to take on the dominant welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1280193040066306048?s=20 The fact that Jorge Masvidal is stepping in...
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UFC 251 Preview: No Matter Who Wins, Masvidal Will Reap Rewards of “Gamebred” Nature

The silly concept that is Fight Island has turned itself into a seriously compelling event. When Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns fell through following Burns testing positive for COVID-19, it appeared the promotion would be down a title fight at...
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UFC 251: The High Stakes Rematch Between Holloway and Volkanovski

New champion Alexander Volkanovski is intent on cementing his place as the best featherweight in the world, but he needs to overcome longtime kingpin Max Holloway once again to do so at UFC 251. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1281269130608414721?s=20 How does one top their career-best...
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UFC 251: Same Partners, A New Dance for Andrade and Namajunas

In a rematch of former champions, Rose Namajunas will be looking to secure her first shot at champion Weili Zhang while Jessica Andrade will begin her own path back to the belt at UFC 251. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1126141455179759617?s=20 It's hard to quantify the...
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UFC 251: Opposing Paths Collide for Aldo and Yan

José Aldo looks to add another major accolade to his already Hall of Fame resume, but Petr Yan is looking to turn a victory over the former champion into the start of his own legend at UFC 251. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1280622872361222145?s=20 José Aldo...
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Finishing the Fight — UFC 251: A Look at Blessed, Gamebred, and Thug Rose

UFC 251 is stacked enough to include three title fights, plus two former champions facing off in a rematch — and that's on the main card alone! Mixed martial arts fans love a good fight-ending sequence, as often it summarizes...
Amanda Ribas of Brazil and Paige VanZant face off during the UFC 251

UFC 251: A Tale of Two Favorites in VanZant vs. Ribas

Paige VanZant has turned into a successful brand while with the UFC, but can she get the desired result against the latest rising star in the promotion in Amanda Ribas at UFC 251? Perhaps the MMA world is sleeping on...
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The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC 251

UFC 251 marks the promotion's debut on Fight Island, and the first of four events designed to get its international roster in the mix during the ongoing pandemic. Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts....
Roman Bogatov

Welcome to the UFC: Roman Bogatov

UFC 251 this Saturday, July 11 sees the promotion debut on Fight Island. That, of course, is actually Yas Island, residing in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The card is a major event headlined by three title fights. Kamaru Usman...
Maxim Grishin

Welcome to the UFC: Maxim Grishin

The UFC debuts on Fight Island on July 11, 2020 with UFC 251. It's a major event headlined by three title fights. Kamaru Usman finishes the night defending his welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal, stepping in for Gilbert Burns,...