The UFC’s second pay-per-view of the year takes place Saturday with UFC 247, and the promotion’s popular “Embedded” series returns to get you ready.
UFC 247 takes place Saturday at Toyota Center in Houston. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+.
In the main event, Jon Jones (25-1 MMA, 19-1 UFC) defends his UFC light heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC). In the co-feature, Valentina Shevchenko (18-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) defends her flyweight title against Katlyn Chookagian (13-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC). Also, heavyweights Derrick Lewis (22-7 MMA, 13-5 UFC) and Ilir Latifi (14-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC) collide in the main-card opener.
The fourth episode of “Embedded” follows the big-name stars at the top of the card. Here’s the UFC’s description:
On Episode 4 of UFC 247 Embedded, flyweight title challenger Katlyn Chookagian hits the court at a Houston Rockets game. Lightweight title challenger Dominick Reyes goes jewelry shopping and breaks down his path to victory. Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones enjoys a hearty breakfast and watches more footage on his opponent. Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko spends hours hitting mitts and grappling. UFC 247 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the two title fights taking place Saturday, February 8th on Pay-Per-View.
'UFC 247 Embedded,' No. 4: 'Luckily, I'm better at fighting than basketball'
