UFC 209 Embedded episode 1: I will become the first Muslim UFC champion
Interim lightweight title contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is surprised after training by some fans, and promises them he will soon be the UFC’s first Muslim champion.
On Episode 1 of UFC 209 Embedded:
•Interim lightweight title contender Khabib Nurmagomedov is surprised after training by some fans, and promises them he will soon be the UFC’s first Muslim champion;
•Opponent Tony Ferguson does freestyle training outdoors, then recovers with an ice bath;
•Welterweight Stephen Thompson pushes his cardio in preparation for his title rematch, then unsuccessfully tries to resist a slice of pizza; and,
•Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley watches his son carry out the family tradition of winning big.
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2 takes place on March 4, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Main Card (PPV)
Tyron Woodley (c) vs. Stephen Thompson
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Rashad Evans vs. Dan Kelly
Lando Vannata vs. David Teymur
Alistair Overeem vs. Mark Hunt
Prelim Card (Fox Sports 1)
Marcin Tybura vs. Luis Henrique
Featherweight Mirsad Bektić vs. Darren Elkins
Iuri Alcântara vs. Luke Sanders
Mark Godbeer vs. Daniel Spitz
Prelim Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Tyson Pedro vs. Paul Craig
Amanda Cooper vs. Cynthia Calvillo
Albert Morales vs. Andre Soukhamthath