UFC 251 set to be hosted at 'Fight Island' as Dana White looks to schedule 3 title fights

After a week filled with turmoil and clashes with some of his A-listed superstars, UFC President Dana White appears to have steadied his ship with his next PPV event - UFC 251. ESPN's Ariel Helwani recently broke news that UFC is targeting three title fights for UFC 251 and  event is set to be scheduled for July 11. According to reports, UFC 251 is also going to be inauguration of much-anticipated “Fight Island”, leaving MMA fans buzzing with excitement.

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UFC 251: Three title fights set to be hosted on Fight Island

ESPN's Ariel Helwani recently claimed that UFC is targeting a rematch between Max Holloway and fearweight champion Alexander Volkavski for UFC 251. duo faced each or in December of 2019 and Alexander Volkavski ended Max Holloway’s 14-fight win streak at 145 lbs to become undisputed fearweight champion. However, instead of demanding an instant rematch, Hawaiian waited for more than six months as y are finally expected to lock horns for second time.

re is also speculation that Peter Yan and Jose Aldo will go up against each or for vacated bantamweight title. Henry Cejudo’s sudden retirement at UFC 249 has already posed a lot of questions for bantamweight division. Meanwhile, former fearweight champion Jose Aldo has already made a move towards 135 lbs unit and is expected to get a title shot soon at UFC 251.

For welterweight strap, Kamaru Usman was initially expected to face Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251. However, Jorge Masvidal and UFC officials are currently going through a rough patch of sorts and matchup t expected to go through. To replace Masvidal, UFC is planning on setting up Gilbert Burns against Kamaru Usman for welterweight title at UFC 251.

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UFC 251 Fight Island

As per reports, UFC 251 is expected to be hosted at Fight Island on July 11. Although Dana White is yet to declare it officially from his side, re is heavy speculation that event will be hosted in Abu Dhabi. idea of 'Fight Island' was teased months ago when UFC and Dana White were struggling to settle on a venue for UFC 249 with pandemic wreaking havoc across world. Back n, Cor McGregor was also reported to have been in mix to feature at Fight Island. ' torious', however, anunced his retirement soon after UFC 250 this past weekend. 

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