UFC 273 Embedded Episodes: Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie (VIDEO)

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to pay-per-view with a championship doubleheader at UFC 273 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

In the main event, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling returns to action to take on interim titleholder Petr Yan. If that wasn’t enough to get fans excited, the featured pay-per-view bout pits rising welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev against former title challenger Gilbert Burns.

Ahead of this weekend’s event, the UFC uploaded its behind-the-scenes YouTube series “UFC Embedded” to give you an up-close look at what the fighters go through on fight week as they make their final preparations for Saturday night.

How can you tune in to see how fighters are training leading up to fight week?

Below is all of the information you will need leading up to the fight, including every episode of UFC 273 Embedded.


UFC 273 Embedded: Episode 1

Champ Aljamain Sterling looks for an emphatic win, as does interim champ Petr Yan. Korean Zombie trains with Henry Cejudo. Champ Alexander Volkanovski readies for a fun fight.


UFC 273 Embedded: Episode 2

Champ Alexander Volkanovski explores the Deep South. Korean Zombie enjoys a home-cooked meal. Petr Yan has a night out with his team. Champion Aljamain Sterling studies his own fight film. UFC 273 is Saturday, April 9.


UFC 273 Embedded: Episode 3

Champ Aljamain Sterling shows his old stomping grounds. Gilbert Burns gets coached from Brazil. Korean Zombie embraces fight week. Champ Alexander Volkanovski admires steaks. Khamzat Chimaev arrives with teammate Darren Till. UFC 273 is Saturday, April 9.


UFC 273 Embedded: Episode 4

Gilbert Burns wraps up his training camp. Champion Aljamain Sterling flies to Florida. Khamzat Chimaev focuses on his win. Korean Zombie has Christmas in April. Athletes including Petr Yan and Alexander Volkanovski do photo shoots and interviews. UFC 273 is Saturday, April 9.


UFC 273 Embedded: Episode 5

Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns face off early. Mackenzie Dern and champ Alexander Volkanovski stay sharp in their training rooms. Fans brave the rain to see the press conference, where Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan get heated. UFC 273 is Saturday, April 9.


UFC 273 Embedded: Episode 6

Athletes make weight and then face off for three big bouts at UFC 273: champ Alexander Volkanovski’s title defense vs Korean Zombie; the title unification fight between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan; and welterweights Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev.


UFC 273: Fight Time & Viewing Details

Event: UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie
Date: Saturday, April 9
Location: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida
Main Card Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+

UFC 273 Countdown Video: Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie (VIDEO)
UFC 273 Countdown Video: Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie (VIDEO)