UFC 193 goes down this Saturday in Melbourne, Australia, potentially in front of 70,000 screaming fans. Aussie locals, Jake Matthews and Daniel Kelly will both be competing on the prelims of the monumental event.
In the videos above, Submission Radio presents the "First Fight Series", which provides an intimate look into the stories behind both fighters' MMA debuts.
Jake and Dan describe the actual night of the fight, what was going through their minds backstage, the struggles and feelings that took place in the cage ring, and how exactly they came away from the experience.
Enjoy both videos in the playlist above.
21-year-old Matthews is 8-1 in MMA and 2-1 in the UFC. He'll be meeting Akbarh Arreola. Kelly is 9-1 in MMA and also has a 2-1 record in the UFC. He meets Steve Montgomery.
UFC 193 takes place Nov. 14 at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia and is headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm.
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