UFC 238 takes place on Saturday from the United Center in Chicago. The card will be headlined by two title fights.
Men’s Flyweight champion Henry Cejudo will face Marlon Moraes for the vacant bantamweight title. The the title became vacant when previous champion TJ Dillashaw was forced to relinquish the belt due to a USADA violation.
Jessica Eye will challenge women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. Both women are currently undefeated as flyweights.
The card will also feature a highly anticipated lightweight bout between Donald Cerrone and Tony Ferguson.
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On the second episode of UFC’s “Embedded” series for UFC 238, open workouts are on full display.
Watch episode 1 here, Watch episode 2 here, Watch episode 3 here.
Official UFC description:
On Episode 4 of UFC 238 Embedded, heavyweight Tai Tuivasa makes poor choices and new friends on the streets of Chicago. Bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes goes for a jog as flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye recovers from a delayed flight. On the way to open workouts, flyweight champion Henry Cejudo reveals that he has an Olympic gold medal; opponent Moraes attends with former UFC champion Frankie Edgar. Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and Eye both bring confidence and energy to the event; former lightweight champion Tony Ferguson embraces his return to the spotlight, and lightweight legend Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone wows with his words. UFC 238 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the two title fights taking place Saturday, June 8th on Pay-Per-View.
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