The athletes make weight and the stage is set for two title fights in Boston: Aljamain Sterling looks to turn back Sean O'Malley's quest for gold while Zhang Weili defends her belt against surging Brazilian Amanda Lemos.
Sean O’Malley welcomes his destiny. Ian Machado Garry and Neil Magny get ready for battle. Champ Aljamain Sterling suits up. Words fly at the presser, followed by intense staredowns between champs and their foes.
Marlon "Chito" Vera shops and sightsees. Sean O’Malley visits with Theo Von and Gian Galang. Chris Weidman trains for his return. Champs Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili put in work.
Champ Aljamain Sterling and Amanda Lemos start their mornings strong. Ian Machado Garry gambles his shirt. Sean O’Malley hits the studio; Chito Vera overpacks. Champ Zhang Weili arrives in Boston.
Champ Aljamain Sterling and Amanda Lemos start their mornings strong. Ian Machado Garry gambles his shirt. Sean O’Malley hits the studio; Chito Vera overpacks. Champ Zhang Weili arrives in Boston.
Champions Aljamain Sterling and Zhang Weili take their challengers seriously; Sean O’Malley and Amanda Lemos game plan for gold. Marlon 'Chito' Vera prepares for a cross-country work trip.
Ian Garry has explained the thinking behind his post-fight callout of Neil Magny at UFC Charlotte, and said that he wants to use the opportunity to show another side to his game.
Jamahal Hill produced the performance of a lifetime to defeat Glover Teixeira and capture the undisputed UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Jamahal Hill goes head-to-head with Daniel Cormier. Champ Brandon Moreno keeps his energy high as his weight lowers. Glover Teixeira cuts his final pounds. All the athletes make weight the next day, then face off in front of Brazilian fans.
Champ Deiveson Figueiredo gets support from Charles Oliveira and Urijah Faber. Neil Magny loves life on the road. Paul Craig and Johnny Walker train for a wild matchup. Interim champ Brandon Moreno and Glover Teixeira do interviews. Jamahal Hill sightsees in Rio.