UFC 220 Embedded: Episodes 1-6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91T5bgXE4d0UFC 220 Embedded: Episode 1
UFC 220 is a big one and for it to come so early in the year is great for fight fans. The UFC’s stellar embedded series kicks off its UFC 220 Vlogs in a place that seems just as white as it does in the UK right now
On episode 1 of UFC 220 Embedded, heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic wraps up his Ohio camp and tends to snowblowing duties at home. In sunny Florida, light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir hits the gym with high-caliber training partners including former champion Rashad Evans. Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier describes the mental game that drove his return to the Octagon and the love for his family that keeps him focused. Heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou arrives in New York City and kicks off fight week with an African meal. UFC 220 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on Saturday, January 20th
On episode 2 of UFC 220 Embedded, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier travels cross-country with his family and camp. Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic shops for coat hooks alongside the friends who help with his home improvement. Light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir watches teammates compete at Fight Night St. Louis. Back in the gym, he trains with his opponent’s former teammate and close friend Luke Rockhold. In New York City, heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou embarks on a day of media and laughs with Cormier. UFC 220 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on Saturday, January 20th
On episode 3 of UFC 220 Embedded, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier keeps the mood light in the hotel gym. Opponent Volkan Oezdemir finishes his training camp in Florida and packs a Swiss flag for the trip. Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic makes his way to Bristol, Connecticut, where he and challenger Francis Ngannou do a day of media appearances. UFC 220 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on Saturday, January 20th
On episode 4 of UFC 220 Embedded, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier shows off his makeshift in-room kitchen. His opponent Volkan Oezdemir takes in a Celtics game from the front row. Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic works out at a local boxing gym, and challenger Francis Ngannou follows up a training session with physical therapy. Then all four stars put on a show for fans at open workouts. UFC 220 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on Saturday, January 20th
On episode 5 of UFC 220 Embedded, heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic endures his teammates’ teasing through a boxing gym workout. Light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir sticks to his training routine, while champion Daniel Cormier dives into his weight cut. Heavyweight challenger Francis Ngannou meets a fellow imposing Cameroonian, Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid. Tensions rise when the fighters attend UFC 220 media day at Fenway Park, with Cormier and Oezdemir continuing their standoff later at the hotel. UFC 220 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on Saturday, January 20th
On episode 6 of UFC 220 Embedded, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has his kids play as his character in the new EA UFC 3 game, then cuts weight in the sauna alongside teammates including Cain Velasquez. His opponent Volkan Oezdemir and heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou sweat it out in the workout rooms. Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic spends his Thursday evening in an ice bath, and all of the fighters make weight on Friday morning. Ngannou gets his ‘do touched up, and then the fighters square off against their opponents at the ceremonial weigh-in at TD Garden. UFC 220 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on Saturday, January 20th
