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UFC 276 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: Look out, Picasso – it’s Alexander Volkanovski

The UFC is back for its latest pay-per-view. The “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

The UFC is back in Las Vegas for its latest International Fight Week and a big pay-per-view, which means the “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 276 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

UFC 275 features a title-fight doubleheader. In the main event, middleweight champion [autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag] (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) takes on challenger [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag] (15-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC). In the co-feature, featherweight champ [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag] (24-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC) meets former titleholder [autotag]Max Holloway[/autotag] (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) in a trilogy rematch.

Additionally, [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) takes on rising bantamweight standout [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) on the main card.

The fifth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

The stars preview their big matchups at media day, then do it again for fans at the press conference. Pedro Munhoz readies at the PI. Alex Pereira trains with legend Glover Teixeira.

Watch the episode in the video above check out the previous episodes below:

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UFC 276 pre-fight news conference: Best photos

Check out photos from the UFC 276 pre-fight news conference that included Israel Adesanya, Max Holloway, Sean O’Malley and more.

LAS VEGAS – The UFC 276 pre-fight news conference took place Thursday at T-Mobile Arena and featured all 10 main card competitors including [autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag], [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag], [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag], [autotag]Max Holloway[/autotag], [autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag], [autotag]Alex Pereira[/autotag], [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag], [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag], [autotag]Bryan Barberena[/autotag], and [autotag]Robbie Lawler[/autotag].

Check out the best photos from MMA Junkie and Getty Images below.

We often talk about speedy wide receivers like Henry Ruggs III as “home run hitters,” players who can turn a simple slant route into a huge play in the blink of an eye. Aiyuk is that kind of player. His ability to maintain speed into and out of his cuts is among the best in this class, and the Packers would undoubtedly benefit from that type of threat, adding another receiver across from Davante Adams. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

The defending Super Bowl champions don’t have a ton of glaring needs, and to be honest, a quarterback as good as Patrick Mahomes can mask most deficiencies. But cornerback is a position they need to address, and that brings us to Auburn’s Noah Igbinoghene. He is a long, explosive cornerback who posted a 4.48 40-yard dash in Indianapolis, coupled with a 37-inch vertical, and is also a physical, press cornerback who would be a fit in what Steve Spagnuolo calls for the Chiefs defense. (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports)

The San Francisco 49ers, lacking another pick until the fifth round, are a prime candidate to trade out of this selection. But with the chance to grab a player like this, they’ll sit tight and turn in a card. Laviska Shenault is a wide receiver in name only. In reality, he is an offensive weapon, who has been used by Colorado as an outside receiver, a slot receiver, a tight end, a running back, and even at quarterback. In the Pro Football Focus draft guide, lead draft analyst Mike Renner compared him to Saquon Barkley, of all people. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

UFC 276 video: Press conference faceoffs with Strickland-Pereira, Munhoz-O’Malley, More

The non-title fights on the UFC 276 main card came face-to-face for staredowns at Thursday’s pre-fight press conference.

LAS VEGAS – The UFC 276 pre-fight press conference took place Thursday and the entire main card was in attendance to answer questions.

At the conclusion of the festivities, all five matchups from the lineup, which airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and ESPN+, participated in some traditional staredowns.

Both championship fights were locked in, but so were the remaining pairings, including a middleweight title eliminator of [autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag] (25-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) vs. [autotag]Alex Pereira[/autotag] (5-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), a clash of ranked bantamweights [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) vs. [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC), then an all-action clash with MMA legend [autotag]Robbie Lawler[/autotag] (29-15 MMA, 14-9 UFC) vs. [autotag]Bryan Barberena[/autotag] (17-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC).

The staredowns featured a range of emotions, and you can watch the video of the three non-title faceoffs above.

MMA Junkie will have complete on-site coverage of UFC 276 all week.

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Video: UFC 276 pre-fight press conference live stream

Watch the UFC 277 pre-fight press conference on MMA Junkie.

LAS VEGAS – MMA Junkie was on the scene for the UFC 276 pre-fight news conference, which took place at T-Mobile Arena, which also hosts Saturday night’s pay-per-view event.

At Thursday’s news conference were headliners [autotag]Israel Adesanya[/autotag] and [autotag]Jared Cannonier[/autotag], co-headliners [autotag]Alexander Volkanovski[/autotag] and [autotag]Max Holloway[/autotag], as well as main-card fighters [autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag], [autotag]Alex Pereira[/autotag], [autotag]Robbie Lawler[/autotag], [autotag]Bryan Barberena[/autotag], [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag], and [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag].

Check out the video above.

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UFC 276 ‘Embedded,’ No. 34: ‘There’s no time to smell roses’

The UFC returns for International Fight Week and a big pay-per-view. “Embedded” is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 276 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

Additionally, [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) takes on rising bantamweight standout [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) on the main card.

The fourth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Sean O’Malley sightsees in style. Champs Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski bask in team spirit. Jared Cannonier greets his opponent. Max Holloway gets honored by UFC and teased by DC. Stars talk matchups at media day. UFC 276 is on Saturday, July 2.

Watch the episode in the video above check out the previous episodes below:

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UFC 276 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Sean O’Malley arrives to Las Vegas in expensive transportation

The UFC returns for International Fight Week and a big pay-per-view. “Embedded” is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 276 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

Additionally, [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) takes on rising bantamweight standout [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) on the main card.

The third episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Sean O’Malley wraps his camp and dyes his locks. Champion teammates Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski take over the PI, then Max Holloway gets his turn. Jared Cannonier starts his business trip. UFC 276 is on Saturday, July 2.

Watch the episode in the video above check out the previous episodes below:

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UFC 276 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: ‘The main event should have been the co-main’

The UFC returns for International Fight Week and a big pay-per-view. “Embedded” is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 276 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

Additionally, [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) takes on rising bantamweight standout [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) on the main card.

The second episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Max Holloway does a sit down at T-Mobile and a shakeout at the PI. Champs Alex Volkanovski and Israel Adesanya cheer on a teammate in the Octagon. The Kiwis push hard in the gym. UFC 276 is on Saturday, July 2.

Watch the episode in the video above check out the previous episodes below:

UFC 276 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Israel Adesanya gets pranked in a ‘stripper room’

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UFC 276 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Israel Adesanya gets pranked in a ‘stripper room’

The UFC returns for International Fight Week and a big pay-per-view. “Embedded” is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes.

UFC 276 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

Additionally, [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) takes on rising bantamweight standout [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) on the main card.

The first episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:

Champ Israel Adesanya shoots hoops and gets pranked. Champion Alexander Volkanovski and rival Max Holloway both question their travel plans. Sean O’Malley uses breath to stay focused.

Watch the episode in the video above and be on the lookout for more throughout fight week.

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Marlon Vera says UFC intentionally gave Sean O’Malley favorable top-10 matchup in Pedro Munhoz

Marlon Vera says “everything is to benefit” Sean O’Malley and explains why that’s the case with his UFC 276 fight.

[autotag]Marlon Vera[/autotag] thinks the UFC is trying to protect [autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag].

O’Malley (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC), who hasn’t lost since getting stopped by Vera at UFC 252, has knocked out his past three opponents. His impressive run has led to a matchup with perennial contender [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) in July at UFC 276.

Although Vera (21-7-1 MMA, 11-6 UFC) respects Munhoz, he thinks the UFC purposely offered him to O’Malley because of his significant height and reach disadvantage.

“They couldn’t find him a better fight in the top 10,” Vera told Brendan Schaub on “Food Truck Diaries.” “They find the smaller guy with the shorter reach. Everything is to benefit ‘Sugar’ because even if he lost, he’s gonna make an excuse. ‘Oh, I fought a tough guy,’ which who f*cking cares? I’ve beat him. When people come to me about it, I’m like, ‘I don’t need that. I’m not looking for hype, I’m not looking for more followers, I don’t give two f*cks.’ I’m making my money, I’m getting up, I’m going after the belt. I’m not going after the hype. I’m not looking to be cool because I know I’m cool. I know I’m funny, I don’t need to chase that sh*t. When you try too hard, you won’t get it.”

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Vera revealed that he was offered a rematch with O’Malley a few fights ago and while he doesn’t see a point in running things back, he was open to it at the time. However, he never heard back.

“The UFC three fights ago offered me this fight,” Vera said. “And I called my coach, and we went like this: ‘Let’s do this.’ Sean Shelby, call him first. Don’t call us, you know what’s up with us. … They called him, and they never called back.”

He continued, “I already beat you. Say whatever you want. I beat you. You want it, you can come get it. You and any f*cking body.”

Vera finds himself in the UFC’s top five bantamweight rankings after scoring back-to-back wins over ex-lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and most recently Rob Font in his first UFC headliner in April.

Sean O’Malley gets step up, meets Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276 on July 2

Sean O’Malley will get the step up in competition the world has been pining for when he meets Pedro Munhoz at UFC 276.

[autotag]Sean O’Malley[/autotag] will get the step up in competition the world has been pining for when he meets [autotag]Pedro Munhoz[/autotag] at UFC 276.

A key bantamweight matchup between Munhoz (19-7 MMA, 9-7 UFC) and O’Malley (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been added to the promotion’s International Fight Week slate, which revolves around the July 2 event.

MMA Junkie verified with multiple people close to the situation that verbal agreements for the bout are in place. Those people requested anonymity because the UFC has yet to make an official announcement. ESPN.com first reported the booking.

O’Malley is currently in the midst of a three-fight knockout streak. The run came on the heels of his first and only career loss, which was a TKO defeat to Marlon Vera in a bout where O’Malley claims he suffered an in-fight injury that hampered his performance.

“Suga” has built back up since that August 2020 contest, though, and will now get a shot at Munhoz, who is No. 10 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie bantamweight rankings. The Brazilian is currently on a 1-4 slump, but his losses came to former champions Dominick Cruz, Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar and current 135-pound kingpin Aljamain Sterling.

With the addition, the UFC 276 lineup now includes:

Pedro Munhoz vs. Sean O’Malley
Lauren Murphy vs. Miesha Tate
Bryan Barberena vs. Robbie Lawler
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Brad Tavares
Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Julija Stoliarenko
Uriah Hall vs. Andre Muniz
Maycee Barber vs. Jessica Eye

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