[chatter]
[gym chatter]
>> We're constantly moving
and then we end with two or three rounds
on the back.
I just you to punch a little bit harder on the body.
That's it 30 minutes,
and tomorrow we do more specific stuff.
And Wednesday and Thursday we're gonna do
what we have to do there and then
we're going to grab that belt and go back home.
>> Sounds like a good plan.
It sounds quick.
Morning. >> Morning, dawg.
How you doing?
>> Fight week, excited.
Okay.
[radio playing music]
>> Yeah, we do a lot of on and off kind of stuff
like this with a partner.
Today we focused on the movement,
footwork, angles.
Sean's actually a guy that I've looked up to,
tried to model my striking after him,
because he is honestly one of the most devastating
strikers on the absolute planet.
For him to get this opportunity
on the same card as me is really cool.
And that's what teamwork is all about.
That's what being part of a great team is all about.
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>> The real [bleep] starts
when my Uhaul blanket comes in.
I have a very good body shield.
For some guys, it's just not enough,
you know, especially I have a couple of guys in the gym
they punch really hard.
And Michael is one of them.
[grunting]
>> I decided for myself as I get a little older,
I'm gonna put something in-between.
I came with the with the Uhaul blanket.
[grunting]
>> I had my little start in the UFC
about 6 years ago.
On Wednesday I got a call saying if I would be ready
to fight next week on Chandler's card,
and I say hell yeah, I'm ready.
UFC gave me the opportunity,
gave me my second chapter.
So I'm excited about it.
Especially with Chandler headlining.
We're going to open with a bang
and close it with a bang.
Done.
>> Check this out.
On the way to my vacation in San Diego,
which got cut short because two days before we left
Hunter Campbell called and said
I was fighting for the title.
This was in my backpack
so I was out of training camp.
I could've eaten this
and I didn't eat it.
My wife got it for me at the airport
because she knows it's my favorite.
So then I've had it with me for two months straight
because as soon as I get done with this fight
this gonna be the first thing that I eat.
For sentimental reasons as well as
it's delicious but nope.
To the laundry room we go.
There it is.
The ole' nut protector.
That's-- this bad dogs been with me
for like 20 fights.
There she is. Bam.
So, don't forget that.
A couple long sleeves for the weight cut.
That's the Mizzou wrestling singlet
that I All-Americaned in in 2000.
157. 157 pounds.
Mizzou Tigers.
I train in this every Wednesday.
Bring back the old Tiger in me.
[phone ringing]
Hap, man!
Hey, are you a Scooby Snack?
>> No.
>> Are you sure?
Are you sure?
Hey, are you just having a lazy fun Sunday
with Mommy?
>> Just a little Sunday.
You got work in the morning?
>> I've got work.
>> You got to go to work in the morning.
Hey, what is-- What is daddy going to do next weekend?
>> Win a big belt.
>> I'm gonna do what?
>> Win a big belt.
>> Win a big belt?
That's exciting.
He knows.
Daddy's gonna win a big belt.
And then we're just gonna hold it
and then we're gonna put it in the closet.
That's what he said.
Oh, he's the best.
>> It's been good.
You know, weight starting to come off.
Woke up pretty, pretty decent this morning.
You start to feel not as energetic
so I'm hoping this coffee will change things
but I got to get to a run.
And then after my run,
I can rest a little bit but we'll see how it goes.
>> There's your treadmill.
>> That's right.
You know I enjoyed the intimacy
of the Apex and no crowd.
But when I watched Florida, there was something--
something special about it.
So I didn't think I'd be looking forward to it, but I am.
You know, I like the spotlight.
I don't mind it.
I guess I can use it.
I've been chasing this dream of mine
for a long time and it seems like
I can't get to it without the spotlight.
[traffic]
>> I travel really light.
What's up, man!
Hey, we're going to Houston.
Let's go.
>> I'm outta here. Is that UFC Embedded?
That's awesome, man. Good luck, man.
>> Thank you, brother.
>> Best of luck.
>> C gates.
>> Again for those who just joined us here on Gate C4.
We will be boarding by boarding group and number.
>> Heading to Houston, boys and girls.
2 hour and 50 minute flight.
Nice and quick.
Get there.
Get into a fight.
Gonna watch this weekend?
>> Come on now. Where's home?
>> Scotland. >> Oh, nice.
I'm from St. Louis.
Just a little tea, man.
I can't give away my secrets, bro.
Sneaky.
[stewardess instructions]
>> Hi, honey. Good luck on Saturday.
>> Thank you, appreciate it.
It was almost as long as Abu Dhabi,
minus 14 hours.
15 hours.
>> Mr. Chandler.
>> How was your flight?
>> Oh, it was nice.
>> Dang, dude.
>> I was like, yeah. Let's go, man.
>> Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to Houston.
>> I love Texas, man.
One of the heartbeats of America.
It's gonna be great, man.
Really, really good.
20,000 American, Texan,
red, white and blue blooded fans.
Alright, thank you, man. I appreciate it.
[dramatic theme music]
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