Video: UFC 317 'Countdown' for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France
Brazilian flyweight champ Pantoja goes after fourth title defense in rematch from Season 24 of 'The Ultimate Fighter'
Did you miss the debut of UFC 317 "Countdown" or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the flyweight title fight between former champion Alexandre Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and challenger Kai Kara-France (25-11 MMA, 8-4 UFC).
UFC 317 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. "Countdown" goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don't miss the entire episode in the video below.
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