UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 12, 2020, at the Flash Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[2] It was originally planned to take place on June 6 at Perth Arena in Perth, Australia.[3] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed on April 9 (see section below).[4] In early June, it was confirmed that the event would instead take place in Abu Dhabi.[2]