The UFC returns after a one-week break Saturday with UFC 251, and the promotion’s popular “Embedded” series is back to help build the excitement ahead of the action.
UFC 251 takes place in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+.
After the late addition of Kamaru Usman (16-1 MMA, 11-0 UFC) vs. Jorge Masvidal (35-13 MMA, 12-6 UFC) for the welterweight on late notice, three title fights are official with Alexander Volkanovski (21-1 MMA, 8-0 UFC) vs. Max Holloway (21-5 MMA, 17-5 UFC) set to rematch for the featherweight belt in the co-main event and Jose Aldo (28-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) vs. Petr Yan (14-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) for the vacant bantamweight strap on the card, too.
The fifth episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters as fight week continues, including Volkanovski and Holloway, who both make time to hit the beach now that they can leave their rooms. Here’s the UFC’s description:
Champ Alex Volkanovski tests his speed and his nerves at Yas Marina Circuit. As weigh-ins near, Jose Aldo watches sports; Paige Vanzant jumps rope; Rose Namajunas gets her pec adjusted; and Jorge Masvidal plays spikeball.
Catch up on previous episodes:
- UFC 251 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal narrowly miss each other
- UFC 251 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Jorge Masvidal checks in wearing a pink robe and Trump mask
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UFC 251 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Kamaru Usman arrives in Abu Dhabi
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