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Video: UFC 252 ‘Countdown’ for Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera

Did you miss the debut of “UFC 252 Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.

The segment takes a special look at the night’s bantamweight co-main event, which sees fast-rising contender Sean O'Malley (12-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) taking on Ecuadorian veteran Marlon Vera (17-6-1 MMA, 9-5 UFC), who hopes to stop an undefeated prospect with a massive amount of hype.

UFC 252 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN/ESPN+.

“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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