I sit here in the lobby of the host hotel at 8:00 a.m. waiting for the rest of the media to wake up and board the bus the UFC has arranged to take us to the open workouts.
This is the third UFC event that I have covered and the first that has been for my new home at Bleacher Report.
When I found out the UFC was returning to New Jersey, I jumped at the opportunity as I would be able to not only cover the event, but also see some friends as well. However, with fight week beginning officially in an hour, I know that there won’t be any time to do anything but cover the fights this weekend.
Today, the UFC has arranged for the open workouts to be held at the Church Street Boxing Gym in Manhattan. Each fighter has their own routine at workouts, with some going full bore on the mat while others will skip them entirely and just speak with the media.
I will be video taping all of the interview opportunities and will post them here today.
Welcome to fight week. I hope you enjoy the ride.
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