The UFC is again in New York for UFC 309, and the favored “Embedded” struggle week video sequence is right here to doc what’s occurring behind the scenes.
UFC 309 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Hulu/FX, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
Within the headliner, heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) places his title on the road for the primary time when he takes on former champ Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) in a struggle delayed by a yr. Within the co-feature, former light-weight champ Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) takes on Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) after he was left on the altar by Conor McGregor.
The third episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters whereas they prepare for struggle week. Right here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:
Stipe Miocic runs some closing struggle week errands earlier than hitting pads; Charles Oliveira says goodbye to his household earlier than heading to New York; Michael Chandler trains on the lodge and goes to GMA; Jim Miller rings the New York Inventory Change bell; Jon Jones has boxing follow.
Earlier UFC 309 ‘Embedded’ episodes
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