The march to UFC 281 grinds on. And the rivals are all in New York making ready to throwdown in Madison Sq. Backyard on Saturday night time. As at all times, with these huge PPVs, the UFC’s cameras are there to seize a few of what’s going on behind the scenes.
On this episode of Embedded we see Carla Esparza wrestling the Bare Cowboy on the road (actually). He claims she punched him within the groin, however the video proof doesn’t assist this.
We’re additionally handled to Molly McCann coaching on the Renzo Gracie Academy and Dustin Poirier getting some work in at Church Avenue Boxing. There, Poirier tells the digital camera his battle will not be in opposition to Michael Chandler on Saturday, however a extra summary opponent as an alternative. “It’s me versus me,” mentioned the Diamond. Including that he doesn’t care in regards to the stage ,information, or purse concerned — he simply actually desires the win.
The episode wraps with McCann gifting Israel Adesanya a signed Alexander Iwobi jersey. Iwobi is a Nigerian participant for McCann’s beloved Everton F.C. McCann additionally made certain to reference the motto below Everton’s crest: Solely the perfect is sweet sufficient.