A new UFC bantamweight champion will be crowned July 11. UFC president Dana White announced Tuesday that the vacant 135-pound title fight between former featherweight champion Jose Aldo and Petr Yan is finalized for UFC 251, which will be the first event on “Fight Island,” which has been revealed as Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Former champ Henry Cejudo announced his retirement after stopping Dominick Cruz in the second round at UFC 249.
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Jose Aldo vs. Petr Yan bantamweight title fight set for UFC 251 on ‘Fight Island’ – MMA Junkie