Video: UFC on ESPN 47 media day interviews

LAS VEGAS – The UFC schedule for July kicks off Saturday with UFC on ESPN 47, which takes place at the UFC Apex with a card that airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.

A middleweight bout serves as the main event, with Sean Strickland (26-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) taking on Abus Magomedov (25-4-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a matchup between one established contender and an opponent looking to make a splash in just his second octagon appearance.

Before fight night arrives, though, 14 athletes from this weekend’s card spoke to reporters Wednesday at media day.

If you happen to miss any of the individual sessions on the live stream above, check below for the archived videos of each media day session.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 47.

Melissa Gatto thinks Ariane Lipski matchup was inevitable

Rinat Fakhretdinov ready to welcome Kevin Lee back to UFC

Abus Magomedov responds to critics of main event spot

Grant Dawson doesn't think he'll be able to finish Damir Ismagulov

Kevin Lee ready to shine in UFC return

Brunno Ferreira plans to spoil opponent's debut

Max Griffin wasn't thrilled with 'bullsh*t' matchup vs. Michael Morales

Benoit Saint-Denis wants quick win, fight at UFC Paris

Unbeaten Michael Morales has big plans for UFC career

Sean Strickland explains fighting unranked Abus Magomedov

Ismael Bonfim wants to upstage debut knockout win

Nursulton Ruziboev thrilled to make UFC debut after long road

Damir Ismagulov calls out Justin Gaethje

Ariane Lipski hopes to get winning streak going