The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday with UFC 263, which means the popular “Embedded” fight week series is back as well.
UFC 263 takes place at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The main card airs live Saturday evening on ESPN + pay-per-view, with prelims on ESPN, and early prelims on ESPN+.
The main event is middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (20-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) facing Marvin Vettori (17-3-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) in a rematch from their split decision bout in 2018. This time, the stakes are much higher with the middleweight title on the line.
The co-main event is a title rematch in the flyweight division, as champ Deiveson Figueiredo (20-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC) looks to defend his title against Brandon Moreno (18-5-2 MMA, 6-2-2 UFC). Their first meeting was one of the best fights of 2020, resulting in a draw.
The third featured bout is a non-title, five-round fight between fan-favorite Nate Diaz (20-12 MMA, 15-10 UFC) and Leon Edwards (18-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) which was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 262.
The first episode of “Embedded” follows the featured competitors as they enter fight week. Here’s the description from Youtube:
Champ Israel Adesanya and Brad Riddell acclimate to the Arizona heat. Marvin Vettori preps for a title rematch. Brandon Moreno shows off his collections. Leon Edwards wraps a long training camp. Nate Diaz and team set up shop in the desert.
Watch the first episode above.
UFC 263 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Fighters adjust to the desert heat
