The UFC is back on pay-per-view this Saturday with three title fights at UFC 261, and the promotion is getting fans ready with its popular “Embedded” series.
UFC 261 takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.
In the main event, welterweight champion Kamaru Usman defends his title in a rematch with Jorge Masvidal. In the co-headliner, women’s flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko aims for her fifth consecutive title defense when she takes on Jessica Andrade. A third title fight also sees Zhang Weili defend her strawweight crown against ex-champ Rose Namajunas.
The first episode of “Embedded” follows the big stars who will compete at UFC 261. Here’s the UFC’s description from YouTube:
Rose Namajunas and Kamaru Usman train with Justin Gaethje for their upcoming title fights, excited to have fans in attendance again. Namajunas recovers with an ice bath and team pedicures. Champ Zhang Weili arrives in Jacksonville.
UFC 261 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Trevor Wittman balances Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas training
