UFC 216 Embedded: Episodes 1-6
On Episode 1 of UFC 216 Embedded, interim lightweight title contender Tony Ferguson trains on the beach. After a poolside haircut, opponent Kevin Lee gets his heart rate up with laps in a race car. Flyweight title challenger Ray Borg makes breakfast and readies for a new addition to his family. Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson wraps up his fight camp in hopes of making a historic title defense against Borg.
On Episode 2 of UFC 216 Embedded, interim lightweight title contender Tony Ferguson does some top-secret training with Eddie Bravo before road-tripping to Las Vegas. Opponent Kevin Lee keeps his mind sharp with a fight night simulation with his coach. Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum takes over the UFC Performance Institute with his team, and opponent Derrick Lewis goes hard at his home gym in Houston. Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson gets settled in LA for a day of media obligations, while title contender Ray Borg spends time with his family and pets.
On Episode 3 of UFC 216 Embedded, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson tells the media he expects a finish in Saturday’s fight, then taunts interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee at a press lunch in LA. His opponent Ray Borg receives in-cabin applause on the short flight to Vegas. Heavyweight Derrick Lewis pushes his cardio limits in the gym and tries to negotiate a drive-through meal, while opponent Fabricio Werdum continues his training at the UFC Performance Institute. Las Vegas resident Lee returns to a changed city, determined to proceed with business as planned. His opponent Tony Ferguson turns a basketball court into an MMA dojo.
On Episode 4 of UFC 216 Embedded, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson shops for suits and studio equipment. His opponent Ray Borg works out at the UFC Performance Institute. Heavyweight Derrick Lewis does his pre-weigh in under the watchful eye of Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, as opponent Fabricio Werdum announces his arrival in the UFC office. Interim lightweight title contender Tony Ferguson tries on his fight night wardrobe, and fellow headliner Kevin Lee visits a children’s cancer center. Then the stars head to T-Mobile for media day interviews and faceoffs.
On Episode 5 of UFC 216 Embedded, interim lightweight title contenders Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson wind down Thursday on track with their weight cuts, as do flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger Ray Borg. On Friday morning, everyone makes weight on their first try except one fighter, who needs an extra hour to hit the championship limit. Johnson rides to the ceremonial weigh-ins in style, and the stars face off one final time before Saturday night’s world championship bouts.
