UFC Fight Island: Rules of UFC explained

Yas Island hosts four UFC events this month, starting this weekend with UFC 251

Final preparations for UFC Fight Island

Final preparations for UFC Fight Island
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Some of the finest finishers and submission specialists in mixed martial arts will be in action in Abu Dhabi this month as Yas Island hosts UFC Fight Island.

Starting with Sunday's UFC 251, headlined by welterweight champion Kamaru Usman defending his title against Jorge Masvidal, Yas Island will also stage three events – each running under the UFC Fight Night banner – on July 16, 19 and 26.

Below is a graphic of the rules of UFC, how bouts can be won and what acts could constitute a disqualification.