It gained’t be Conor McGregor’s comeback battle as initially deliberate, however the UFC is again in Las Vegas with UFC 303, which suggests the favored “Embedded” battle week video sequence is right here to doc what’s taking place behind the scenes.
UFC 303 (pay-per-view/ESPN/ESPN+) takes place Saturday at T-Cell Area and is headlined by a lightweight heavyweight title rematch between champion Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) and former champ Jiri Prochazka (30-4-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC). Within the co-main occasion, former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) takes on rising contender Diego Lopes (24-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC).
The primary episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters whereas they prepare for battle week. Right here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:
Jiri Prochazka lands in Vegas; Anthony Smith will get a brand new opponent. Cub Swanson has household time; Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes seize alternatives. Michael “Venom” Web page exhibits off his restaurant, and champ Alex Pereira trains with Glover Teixeira.
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