“Best Khamzat Chimaev” is promised

The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi for UFC 308 and the popular “Embedded” Fight Week video series is here to document what happens behind the scenes.

UFC 308 (pay-per-view, ESPN+) takes place on Saturday at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Headlining, 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 champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC). In the co-feature, Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (27-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) to determine the next top middleweight contender.

The third episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters as they prepare for fight week. Here is the UFC description of the episode on YouTube:

Magomed Ankalaev and Shara Magomedov hit pads; Athletes will be welcomed to Abu Dhabi with a performance of traditional music and art; UFC 308 athletes begin check-in for fight week; Khamzat Chimaev trains with his teammates.

Previous “Embedded” episodes of UFC 308

For more information on the card, check out MMA Junkie’s UFC 308 event hub.