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 Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the first time when he takes on former champ Max Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC). In the co-feature, Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) meets former champ Robert Whittaker (27-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) to determine the next top contender at middleweight.
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:
Dan Ige gets a call from his son; Max Holloway has a training session in the hotel; UFC 308 athletes make their Media Day rounds; Robert Whittaker, Khamzat Chimaev; Max Holloway, and champion Ilia Topuria attend open workouts for UFC 308.
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’
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