The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi for UFC 308, and the popular “Embedded” fight week video series is here to document what’s happening behind the scenes.
UFC 308 (pay-per-view, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
In the headliner, featherweight champion [autotag]Ilia Topuria[/autotag] (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the first time when he takes on former champ [autotag]Max Holloway[/autotag] (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC). In the co-feature, [autotag]Khamzat Chimaev[/autotag] (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) meets former champ [autotag]Robert Whittaker[/autotag] (27-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) to determine the next top contender at middleweight.
The sixth and final 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:
Khamzat Chimaev sheds the last few pounds ahead of UFC 308 official weigh-ins; Athletes step on the scale to make their UFC 308 bouts official; Crowds gather to see final face-offs between fighters at the UFC 308 Ceremonial weigh-ins.
Previous UFC 308 ‘Embedded’ episodes:
- UFC 308 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Ilia Topuria already training the next generation
- UFC 308 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Surf’s up on Fight Island!
- UFC 308 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: ‘Best Khamzat Chimaev’
- UFC 308 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: ‘You all know what el matador does with the bull’
- UFC 308 ‘Embedded,’ No. 5: Max Holloway examines history of Ilia Topuria rivalry with broadcast team
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