UFC 242 Embedded, Episode 1: Welcome To Abu Dhabi

On episode one of UFC 242 Embedded, interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier gets a hero’s welcome and a billionaire’s ride when he lands in Abu Dhabi. “The Diamond” is quick to decide on which vehicle he prefers to ride in, selecting a Rolls Royce.

Co-main event stars Edson Barboza and Paul Felder arrive, excited for their upcoming rematch. Related: UFc 242 Free Fights Featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov And Dustin Poirier

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov trains, surrounded by an expanded team that includes his father and lifelong coach for his title defense vs. Poirier.

UFC 242 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the lightweight unification bout taking place Saturday, September 7 at a special time of 2 pm ET/11 am PT. Order the pay-per-view at ESPNPlus.com/PPV

UFC 242: Khabib Vs. Poirier Fight Card

MAIN CARD

UFC Lightweight Championship
Khabib Nurmagomedov (c) vs. Dustin Poirier (ic)

Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Paul Felder

Lightweight: Islam Makhachev vs. Davi Ramos

Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov

Lightweight: Mairbek Taisumov vs. Carlos Diego Ferreira

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight: Ottman Azalta vs. Teemu Packalen

Female Bantamweight: Liana Jojua vs. Sarah Moras

Welterweight: Belal Muhammad vs. Takashi Sato

Welterweight: Nordine Taleb vs. Muslim Salikhov

Middleweight: Omari Akhmedov vs. Zak Cummings

Female Flyweight: Joanne Calderwood vs. Andrea Lee

Featherweight: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Lerone Murphy

Lightweight: Don Madge vs. Fares Ziam

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