As they always do before big events, the UFC has released a handful of episodes in its Embedded series.
The show spotlights the top fighters set for action.
In the latest edition is UFC 244, which will see Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal battle for the “BMF” title. The event takes place Saturday from New York City and Madison Square Garden, marking the 500th event.
Check out the first four episodes released in the vlog series below, along with the current fight card for Saturday’s pay-per-view event.
UFC 244 Embedded, Episode 1
On episode one of UFC 244 Embedded, middleweight Kelvin Gastelum wraps up training camp for his fight against Darren Till with sparring and a family meal.
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— UFC (@ufc) October 28, 2019
Headlining welterweight Jorge Masvidal travels via private plane alongside his father, coach Mike Brown, and UFC 244 heavyweight Andrei Arlovski.
A man of unlimited talents ?
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— UFC (@ufc) October 29, 2019
Brazilian light heavyweight Johnny Walker reports for duty, eager to take on Ultimate Fighter winner Corey Anderson.
UFC 244 Embedded, Episode 2
On episode two of UFC 244 Embedded, a high-energy Kelvin Gastelum lands in New York City. Light heavyweight Johnny Walker ventures into Times Square in search of a haircut.
Welterweight Jorge Masvidal impersonates a pop star and greets fans before joining his team, including heavyweight Andrei Arlovski, for a suit fitting.
A man of unlimited talents ?
Embedded out now ➡️ https://t.co/LS6CL9gYfW #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/wMeufkiiW6
— UFC (@ufc) October 29, 2019
UFC 244 Embedded, Episode 3
On episode three of UFC 244 Embedded, middleweight Kelvin Gastelum takes a call from lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Light heavyweight opponents Corey Anderson and Johnny Walker check in for fight week, as does honorary New Yorker Stephen Thompson.
Welterweight Jorge Masvidal makes the rounds at ESPN, and inimitable headliner Nate Diaz opens up about hat position and childhood banana vandalism.
UFC 244 Embedded, Episode 4
On episode four of UFC 244 Embedded, welterweight Stephen “Wonderboy Thompson” trains with his coach and father; middleweight Kelvin Gastelum trains at the facility belonging to Renzo Gracie, whose grandfather created BJJ.
Fans rally behind both coasts at the open workouts, where headliners Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz entertain with words.
UFC 244: Masvidal Vs. Diaz Fight Card
MAIN CARD (ESPN+ Pay-Per-View)
Welterweight: Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz
Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Darren Till
Welterweight: Stephen Thompson vs. Vicente Luque
Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis vs. Blagoy Ivanov
Lightweight: Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN2)
Light Heavyweight: Corey Anderson vs. Johnny Walker
Featherweight: Shane Burgos vs. Makwan Amirkhani
Middleweight: Brad Tavares vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass)
Female Flyweight: Jennifer Maia vs. Katlyn Chookagian
Welterweight: Lyman Good vs. Chance Rencountre
Featherweight: Julio Arce vs. Hakeem Dawodu
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