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Wednesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Wednesday
4:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Fisticuffs - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from San Manuel Casino.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Johnson vs. Moraga - The UFC's first-ever flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson, readies for a hometown title defense, while super-tough John Moraga trains to pull off the upset of a lifetime.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar - Featherweight title fight.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira - UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones aims to defend his title for a record-breaking seventh time against Brazilian heavy-hitter Glover Teixeira. Go inside the training camps of both men, then re-visit the Octagon's Baltimore debut.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso - Champions and trash talkers made for one of the most anticipated nights of 2014: Conor McGregor had a grudge match against Dustin Poirier; Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon; and Demetrious Johnson fought Chris Cariaso.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz/Belfort vs. Akiyama - Former light heavyweight champions Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz get a rematch of their 2007 bout. In the co-main event. Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama. See how the fighters prepared, then watch the action unfold on Main Event: UFC 133.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano - Prelims
Ruan Potts vs. Derrick Lewis; Tim Means vs. Dhiego Lima; Roman Salazar vs. Kid Yamamoto; Roan Carneiro vs. Mark Munoz. From Los Angeles.
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
On the Brink: Pettis vs. Melendez - Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez offer unfiltered access to their lightweight championship at UFC 181; Ben Saunders' Omoplata submission analyzed in Gracie Breakdown; former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks unlocks his warrior code. Read more -
Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche - The first women's fight in UFC history.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Weigh-In
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano - Rousey vs. Zingano in Los Angeles.
9:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
British Invasion 134 - Paul Daley vs. Douglas Lima, welterweight title fight; Liam McGeary vs. Emanuel Newton; Rameau Sokoudjou vs. Linton Vassell; Bobby Lashley vs. James Thompson; Curtis Millender vs. Michael Page. From Uncasville, Conn.
10:00 p.m. ET AXS TV: Legacy Fighting Championship 39
Leo Leite vs. Larry Crowe; Thomas Webb vs. Daniel Pineda; Jon Harris vs. Mike Bronzoulis; Kevin Aguilar vs. Alex Black; Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jan Finney; Brice Ritani-Coe vs. Dale Mitchell. From Houston.
10:30 p.m ET Boxing
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Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
4:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 13 Episode 8: Team Lesnar vs. Dos Santos: Shut Him Up - A surprise visit from UFC fighter and US Marine Brian Stann; Clay battles an injury as he takes on Ramsey; Shamar gets his chance to shut up Chris Cope in the cage.
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Bigfoot vs. Mir – Prelims - T.J. Waldburger vs. Wendell Oliveira; Mike de la Torre vs. Tiago Trator; Matt Dwyer vs. William Patolino; Marion Reneau vs. Jessica Andrade. From Porto Alegre, Brasil.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Women - When the UFC introduced the women's bantamweight division its new athletes brought an unprecedented level of charisma and skill to the sport.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman/Edgar vs. Oliveira - Anderson Silva, braces for a title matchup against undefeated Chris Weidman. Plus, former champion Frankie Edgar meets Charles Oliveira in the co-main event. See all four athletes train then see their bouts from UFC 162.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
Anthony Pettis - Step inside the octagon as Pettis relives his three exciting first round finishes, including his thrilling submission of Benson Henderson to capture the Lightweight title.
5:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II - The first fight was a classic. The buildup to the rematch was intense. See how both men trained and the eventual outcome.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Countdown
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Wednesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Rousey vs. Zingano, Straweights on the Brink - Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano's real-time accounts of a grueling training day; a never-before-seen look inside Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas' inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight championship clash.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. ET Fight Network: Hip Show: Arena Combat
Tag-team mixed martial arts inside a 12m by 12m arena with three-level obstacle structures.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Women - When the UFC introduced the women's bantamweight division its new athletes brought an unprecedented level of charisma and skill to the sport.
6:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Duke City - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Albuquerque, N.M.
8:00 p.m. ET MAvTV: King of the Cage
Tactical Strike - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Coeur D'Alene Casino.
10:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Duke City - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Albuquerque, N.M.
12:00 a.m. ET MAvTV: King of the Cage
Tactical Strike - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Coeur D'Alene Casino. Read more -
Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir - Junior dos Santos defends his title for the first time against Frank Mir; Joe Lauzon and Jamie Varner; Donald Cerrone vs. Melvin Guillard, and Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler
12:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
Conor McGregor - The Notorious Conor McGregor offers a first hand perspective inside the octagon, as he revisits his meteoric rise to MMA stardom.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 184: Ronda Rousey vs. Cat Zingano
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman - UFC 162 made history in July of 2013 when longtime champion and future Hall of Famer Anderson Silva first took on undefeated Chris Weidman.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman I - Enhanced replay of Silva vs. Weidman I.
5:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz/Belfort vs. Akiyama
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
7:00 p.m. ET AXS TV: The Voice Versus
Bas Rutten - Pancrase and UFC champion Bas Rutten discusses his fights, Hollywood and 'El Guapo'.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 184: Ronda Rousey vs. Cat Zingano
9:00 p.m. ET AXS TV: AXS TV Fights
Lion Fight 20 - Jorina Baars faces Chantal Ughi; Chris Mauceri fights Sittisak Muay; live from Mashantucket, Conn.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: World MMA Awards
The Seventh Annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. MMA's leading athletes, executives and personalities will celebrate the greatest moments and achievements in mixed martial arts from 2014.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Benson Henderson vs. Brandon Thatch - Chris Kelades vs. Ray Borg; Kevin Lee vs. Michel Prazeres; Patrick Walsh vs. Daniel Kelly; Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Neil Magny; Cole Miller vs. Max Holloway; Brandon Thatch vs. Benson Henderson. From Broomfield, Colo.
11:30 p.m. ET AXS TV: Inside MMA
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Wednesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Wednesday
3:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Rising Stars - See the wild finishes that put up-and-coming fighters on the fast-track to becoming big stars. With Conor McGregor, Cat Zingano, Myles Jury, and more.
4:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Duke City - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Albuquerque, N.M.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman - UFC 162 made history in July of 2013 when longtime champion and future Hall of Famer Anderson Silva first took on undefeated Chris Weidman.
4:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 168: Rousey vs. Tate - Heated rivals Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate rematch in one of the most exciting fights in the women's bantamweight division.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz/Belfort vs. Akiyama
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman I - Enhanced replay of Silva vs. Weidman I.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Countdown
UFC 184: Ronda Rousey vs. Cat Zingano
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
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Video: UFC 184 ‘Rousey vs. Zingano’ Extended Preview
By: C.J. Tuttle
Every time Ronda Rousey enters the Octagon, it’s a sight to be seen. On Feb. 28, the undefeated former Strikeforce champion looks to defend her title against Cat Zingano, when the two meet at UFC 184 “Rousey vs. Zingano.” In preparation for the bout, Ultimate Fighting Championship has released this nine minute extended preview.
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Wednesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
4:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Headhunter - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from The Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn. The main event features Sam Cleavland vs. Jeff Feiock.
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman/Edgar vs. Oliveira - Anderson Silva, braces for a title matchup against undefeated Chris Weidman. Plus, former champion Frankie Edgar meets Charles Oliveira in the co-main event. See all four athletes train then see their bouts from UFC 162.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: World MMA Awards
The Seventh Annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. MMA's leading athletes, executives and personalities will celebrate the greatest moments and achievements in mixed martial arts from 2014.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira - Jon Jones faces Brazilian bruiser Glover Teixeira, the most dangerous threat to his title to date. In the co-main event, Anthony Johnson returns to the Octagon against national wrestling champion Phil Davis.
3:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Sanchez vs. Melendez - Sanchez vs. Melendez is an enhanced replay, featuring never-before-seen footage from state-of-the-art cameras, and exclusive new sound.
3:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Thatch/Sterling/Zingano - Brandon Thatch has aided Aljamain Sterling and taps into his potential. Analyze the value of a world title shot and Cat Zingano unlocks her 'warrior code'.
4:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Team Alpha Male - Great fights from Team Alpha Male.
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Thatch/Sterling/Zingano - Brandon Thatch has aided Aljamain Sterling and taps into his potential. Analyze the value of a world title shot and Cat Zingano unlocks her 'warrior code'.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Heavyweights - The greatest finishers from the heavyweight division including Cain Velasquez, Minotauro Nogueira, Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski and more.
9:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Silva vs. Weidman I - Enhanced replay of Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman I.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 13 Episode 6: Team Lesnar vs. Team Dos Santos: Mean Streak - Injuries on Team Lesnar put two fighters in jeopardy; Dos Santos must make a drastic decision; preliminary fights and wild card announcement.
11:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: World MMA Awards
The Seventh Annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. MMA's leading athletes, executives and personalities will celebrate the greatest moments and achievements in mixed martial arts from 2014. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Reloaded
UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto - After pulling off the upset of the year to capture the bantamweight crown, T.J. Dillashaw makes his first title defense against Joe Soto, a fellow Californian who's already worn gold in two other MMA organizations.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Brown vs. Silva - Louis Smolka vs. Chris Cariaso; Ruan Potts vs. Soa Palelei; Tim Means vs. Neil Magny; Daron Cruickshank vs. Erik Koch; Lorenz Larkin vs. Costas Philippou; Erick Silva vs. Matt Brown. From Cincinnati.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Overeem vs. Lesnar - The best fights from the UFC archives, featuring Alistair Overeem vs Brock Lesnar, Roy Nelson vs Mirko Filipovic, Lavar Johnson vs Joey Beltran, Pat Barry vs Christian Morecraft, and Frank Mir vs Rodrigo Nogueira.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Thatch/Sterling/Zingano - Brandon Thatch has aided Aljamain Sterling and taps into his potential. Analyze the value of a world title shot and Cat Zingano unlocks her 'warrior code'.
10:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Ultimate Fighter Alumni - We bring you exciting finishes from the top-tier fighters who first made their names on The Ultimate Fighter reality show, including Rashad Evans, Diego Sanchez, Roy Nelson, Nate Diaz, and T.J. Dillashaw.
6:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Rebellion - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Lake of the Torches, Lac Du Flambeau, Wis.
8:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Headhunter - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from The Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn. The main event features Sam Cleavland vs. Jeff Feiock.
10:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Rebellion - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Lake of the Torches, Lac Du Flambeau, Wis.
12:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Headhunter - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from The Northern Lights Casino in Walker, Minn. The main event features Sam Cleavland vs. Jeff Feiock. Read more
