UFC 309 ‘Embedded’, #6: Behind the scenes at weigh-ins
The UFC is back in New York for UFC 309, and the hit fight week video series ‘Embedded’ is here to document what goes on behind the scenes.
UFC 309 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Hulu/FX, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
In the headliner, heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) puts his title on the line for the first time when he takes on former champion Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) in a battle with postponed for a year. In the co-feature, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) takes on Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) after being left at the altar by Conor McGregor.
The sixth and final episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters as they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC description of the episode on YouTube:
Stipe Miocic plays Euchre with his team; Chris Weidman Loses Weight With Kevin James; Charles Oliveira loses his last few pounds; Athletes step on the scale for the official weigh-ins of UFC 309; Paul Craig gets his war paint applied; The stars of UFC 309 step into Madison Square Garden for ceremonial weigh-ins on a historic scale.
Past UFC 309 ‘Embedded’ Episodes
For more information on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s events hub for UFC 309.
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