Yan defeats Aldo for UFC bantam belt

Petr Yan won the vacant UFC bantamweight championship with a fifth-round stoppage victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 251 at Abu Dhabi.

Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas also avenged her loss to Jessica Andrade with a split-decision victory over Andrade in their rematch on Yas Island, the UAE tourist destination turned into a secure bubble.