The UFC is returning for its second pay-per-view event of 2024, and the well-liked “Embedded” video series will be capturing the behind-the-scenes action. UFC 298 (PPV, ESPN, ESPN+) will be held on Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
In the headline bout, Alexander Volkanovski, the current UFC featherweight champion, will be defending his title against Ilia Topuria. This will be Volkanovski’s latest attempt at a successful title defense, while Topuria aims to maintain his undefeated record. The co-main event will feature a highly anticipated showdown between middleweight contenders Paulo Costa and Robert Whittaker.
Additionally, the card will include a grudge match between Ian Machado Garry and Geoff Neal, as well as a clash between Henry Cejudo and Merab Dvalishvili, who are vying for position in the bantamweight division.
The fifth episode of the “Embedded” series will provide a glimpse into the preparations of the featured fighters leading up to fight week. The UFC has provided the following description of the episode on YouTube: “Champ Alex Volkanovski trains. Robert Whittaker and Henry Cejudo engage with the broadcast team. Merab Dvalishvili gets ready for the press conference. Whittaker squares off against Paulo Costa, while Volkanovski takes a nap as Ilia Topuria sets his sights on the championship belt.”
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