UFC 216 will be topped by the lightweight interim title bout featuring longtime division contender Tony Ferguson opposite streaking 155-pound up-and-comer Kevin Lee in a five-round showdown inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Oct. 7, 2017.
To help fans get amped for this weekend’s pay-per-view (PPV) extravaganza, the promotion recently released its “Embedded” video series, taking a closer look at the main event, as well as the 125-pound co-headliner pitting flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson opposite top division contender Ray Borg.
From the official YouTube description:
On Episode 1 of UFC 216 Embedded, interim lightweight title contender Tony Ferguson trains on the beach. After a poolside haircut, opponent Kevin Lee gets his heart rate up with laps in a race car. Flyweight title challenger Ray Borg makes breakfast and readies for a new addition to his family. Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson wraps up his fight camp in hopes of making a historic title defense against Borg. UFC 216 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the two title fights at UFC 216 taking place Saturday, October 7 on Pay-Per-View.
If you missed episode one click here to watch the replay.
The winner of Ferguson vs. Lee is expected to face off against current division champion Conor McGregor, depending on when “Notorious” returns from his hiatus from mixed martial arts (MMA).
Also featured on the UFC 216 PPV main card is the heavyweight bout pitting former division champion Fabricio Werdum against power-punching Derrick Lewis, who collide for a spot in the crowded 265-pound title chase.
See the entire UFC 216 fight card and line up here.
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