UFC 284 video: Yair Rodriguez, Josh Emmett final faceoff for interim title fight

PERTH, Australia – Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett had their final pre-fight faceoff at UFC 284 ceremonial weigh-ins, and now just hours remain before they fight for interim gold.

Rodriguez (14-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) and Emmett (18-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) made the featherweight limit earlier in the day, then proceed to stare each other down for a final time.

With champion Alexander Volkanovski occupied with a move up to lightweight in the main event, Rodriguez and Emmett will battle to see who gets the first shot upon his divisional return.

Watch the video above to see Rodriguez and Emmett face off one last time before UFC 284.

UFC 284 takes place Saturday at RAC Arena. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims oN ESPN and ESPN+.

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