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Video: UFC 296 ‘Countdown’ for Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson

Did you miss the debut of UFC 296 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the featured bout preview now.

The segment takes a special look at the featured bout between undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former title challenger Stephen Thompson (17-6-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC).

UFC 296 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on 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.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 296.

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