A slew of stateside UFC talent have hit the road this week in anticipation of this weekend’s UFC 179 event in Rio.

Here are some reactions, comments, and updates from some notables.

Here we go! See u tomorrow Brazil! @ab_raines @touchyfili @jbmma155 @urijahfaber @fabiopradobjj

A photo posted by Chadmendes (@chadmendes) on Oct 10, 2014 at 12:05pm PDT

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Nothing says fun like a Monday in the middle seat… Brazil here I come #ufc179 ✈