The Octagon descends on Yas Island for a star studded pay-per-view at UFC 251. The “Fight Island” initiative was to provide opportunities to international athletes who cannot enter the US due to travel restrictions. Brazil are the second largest producer of UFC athletes behind the USA.
Therefore, it will come as no surprise that a total of seven Brazilians feature on July 11. High profile former champions Jose Aldo and Jessica Andrade have garnered much attention. Meanwhile, welterweight Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos has already been covered here on MMA Sucka.