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Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
3:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
3:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
4:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Magnaflow 1
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cub Swanson shares his inspiring story of perseverance; Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez full blast; Bruce Buffer reflects on a career; behind the scenes with the Octagon girls.
6:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Best of Urijah Faber As a pioneer for the lighter weight classes, Urijah Faber quickly became an icon and a champion.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 145
7:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
8:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Mauricio Rua vs. Brandon Vera
Mauricio Rua vs. Brandon Vera; Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader; Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner; DaMarques Johnson vs. Mike Swick. From Los Angeles. (Card subject to change)
12:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
12:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
1:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 10: Traitor
3:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 101: Gracie Jiu Jitsu
Rener and Ryron Gracie cover the core positions, principles and techniques of Gracie Jiu Jitsu that were made famous in the UFC.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
4:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 137: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz. Nick Diaz returns to the UFC to face former Welterweight Champion BJ Penn; Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Cro Cop.
6:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
Summer Series 1 Muhammed Lawal vs. Seth Petruzelli; Renato Sobral and War Machine in separate fights.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
8:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Fight Master: Bellator MMA
Season 1 Episode 1: Fight to Choose The elimination round begins as ten fighters battle in the cage to determine who will make the Fight Master Tournament.
8:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Greatest Submissions Some of the most spectacular submissions ever witnessed in the history of PRIDE.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
EPISODE: 78
11:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Fight Master: Bellator MMA
Season 1 Episode 1: Fight to Choose The elimination round begins as ten fighters battle in the cage to determine who will make the Fight Master Tournament.
11:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC From All Angles
Rener & Ryron Gracie Rener and Ryron Gracie detail the Gracie Jiu Jitsu legacy, past to present.
11:30 p.m. ET Sportsnet Ontario: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
11:30 p.m. ET Sportsnet East: UFC Central
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Podcast: Jacob Volkmann, Rose Gracie
By: Sherdog.com Staff
TJ De Santis flew solo Wednesday for another edition of "Beatdown" on the Sherdog Radio Network. Joining the program was Jacob Volkmann and Rose Gracie.
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Halfway into the first hour, Rose Gracie joined the program to talk with TJ about the upcoming "Gracie Worlds" tournament being held at the 2013 FitExpo in Santa Clara, Calif., on June 29 and 30.
Later, UFC lightweight Jacob "Feelgood" Volkmann calls in to go over his recent WSOF 3 win against Lyle Beerbohm and reveals to TJ some rather shocking information. Check it out!
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Radio Poll: Georges St-Pierre Vs Johny Hendricks, Who Wins?
By: TJ De Santis
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Tommy Messano Joins Press Row
By: Jordan Breen
Every Wednesday, Administrative Editor Jordan Breen welcomes a member of the mixed martial arts media into “Press Row” on the Sherdog.com blog. This week, Breen is joined by Sherdog.com contributor and ULTMMA.com founder Tommy Messano.
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Following Roy Nelson's upset loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 161, Breen and Messano examine the heavyweight's choice to take the bout on two weeks notice after having just fought six weeks prior, defeating Cheick Kongo. The two look at the potential leverage Nelson would've had if he had won the last fight on his deal, just how much “Big Country” potentially lost on his next promotional contract and just which company it might be with.
Breen and Messano also weigh in on the tempestuous nature of late replacement fights in MMA history, how the maturation of MMA as a professional sport has changed how injuries are dealt with and the curious late replacement histories of fighters like Mark Hunt, Chris Leben, Brian Ebersole, Dustin Pague and more.
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Josh Burkman: Criticism of Steve Mazzagatti ‘Harsh,’ But He Was Out of Position
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Josh Burkman, on “Beatdown,” discussing Dana White’s criticism of referee Steve Mazzagatti for not stopping Burkman’s fight against Jon Fitch:
“I think Dana White’s justified. I didn’t really realize it until I just watched the video again, and Mazzagatti’s very out of place. He’s standing straight up, and that choke was pretty deep. I think Mazzagatti’s getting a little bit of harsh criticism because he was out of place, but at the same time I understand why he’s getting it because what if there was a feud there with me and Fitch? What if I really did want to hurt him or vice versa? A referee should definitely be in better places for those things, but the criticism from what I’m hearing is a little harsh. I remember Fitch was fighting, fighting and he went out pretty quick and I let go of the choke. I believe it’s a little bit harsh, but again, Mazzagatti should have been in better position considering a fighter was in that choke.”
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Wednesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Wednesday
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 8: Not on the Concrete Dana White sits down with the Coaches to decide the 4 quarterfinal match-ups. A brutal street fight takes place in the house that has serious ramifications.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 9: It Was a Brawl In the second quarterfinal fight Brandon Melendez (Team Pulver) takes on Gray Maynard (Team Penn).
9:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cub Swanson shares his inspiring story of perseverance; Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez full blast; Bruce Buffer reflects on a career; behind the scenes with the Octagon girls.
10:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Best of Urijah Faber As a pioneer for the lighter weight classes, Urijah Faber quickly became an icon and a champion.
11:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 145
11:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
2:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
3:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida
Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida; Spencer Fisher vs. Sam Stout; Brian Ebersole vs. T.J. Waldburger. From Atlantic City, N.J.
3:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator 360
The Featherweights featuring Pat Curran The Featherweights are highlighted with guest Pat Curran.
4:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator 360
The Middleweights
5:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator 360
The Welterweights featuring Ben Askren The Welterweights are highlighted with guest Ben Askren.
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Countdown of the fastest fights.
6:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator 360
The Lightweights featuring Michael Chandler The Lightweights are highlighted with guest Michael Chandler.
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
7:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator 360
The Featherweights featuring Pat Curran The Featherweights are highlighted with guest Pat Curran.
7:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Magnaflow 1
7:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 137: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz Nick Diaz returns to the UFC to face former Welterweight Champion BJ Penn; Roy Nelson vs. Mirko Filipovic.
8:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
Summer Series 1 Muhammed Lawal vs. Seth Petruzelli; Renato 'Babalu' Sobral and War Machine in separate fights.
8:00 p.m. ET The Score: UFC Wired
Joe Rogan hosts this UFC highlight show featuring some of the best bouts from years past.
9:00 p.m. ET The Score: The Ultimate Fighter Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen
The Ultimate Fighter features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized contract with the UFC.
9:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 2
Devastating knockouts that changed the history of MMA.
10:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Fight Master: Bellator MMA
Season 1 Episode 1: Fight to Choose The elimination round begins as ten fighters battle in the cage to determine who will make the Fight Master Tournament.
10:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Magnaflow 1
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 10: Traitor
11:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Fight Master: Bellator MMA
Season 1 Episode 1: Fight to Choose The elimination round begins as ten fighters battle in the cage to determine who will make the Fight Master Tournament.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet West: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
12:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Ontario: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
12:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet East: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
12:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 2
Devastating knockouts that changed the history of MMA.
12:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
Summer Series 1 Muhammed Lawal vs. Seth Petruzelli; Renato Sobral and War Machine in separate fights.
12:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 161: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson Prelims
Roland Delorme vs.Edwin Figueroa; Sean Pierson vs. Kenny Robertson; Sam Stout vs. James Krause; Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley. From Winnipeg. Read more -
Podcast: War MMA’s Caleb Mitchell, Bruce Buffer
By: Sherdog.com Staff
The Sherdog Radio Network was live Tuesday afternoon with new episodes of “Cheap Seats” and “It’s Time!!! with Bruce Buffer.”
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Jordan Breen and Greg Savage were back on the Sherdog Radio Network Tuesday for another edition of “Cheap Seats.” Joining the guys was Nick Diaz’s War MMA co-headliner Caleb Mitchell.
Mitchell is a veteran of mixed martial arts and life itself. The Cesar Gracie protégé talked about his life inside and outside of mixed martial arts competition. The California-based fighter chats about his family’s historic rise in the pornography business, fending off machete-wielding thugs in Guatemala, and his upcoming fight on Nick Diaz’s War MMA card this Saturday night.
Bruce Buffer and TJ De Santis switched gears on “It’s Time!!!” when they welcomed in Sammy Phillips. The crew talked sex, relationships and what signs to look for when considering if it’s time to ask for your lover’s hand in marriage.
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Radio Poll: Are You Going To Watch Nick Diaz's War MMA Card?
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Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 9: It Was a Brawl In the second quarterfinal fight Brandon Melendez (Team Pulver) takes on Gray Maynard (Team Penn).
4:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Fight Edition - Highlights from UFC 161: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.
5:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
Chuck Liddell and Rich Franklin meet in the octagon; Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against Jason Brilz.
1:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Fight Edition - Highlights from UFC 161: Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 68: Tim Sylvia vs. Randy Couture. Randy Couture comes out of retirement to challenge for the heavyweight title; Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 161: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson Prelims
Roland Delorme vs. Edwin Figueroa; Sean Pierson vs. Kenny Robertson; Sam Stout vs. James Krause; Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley. From Winnipeg.
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Fastest Fights in Pride History Countdown of the fastest fights.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 9: It Was a Brawl In the second quarterfinal fight Brandon Melendez (Team Pulver) takes on Gray Maynard (Team Penn).
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
Chuck Liddell and Rich Franklin meet in the octagon; Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against Jason Brilz.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 104
10:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 146
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 161: Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson Prelims
Roland Delorme vs. Edwin Figueroa; Sean Pierson vs. Kenny Robertson; Sam Stout vs. James Krause; Jake Shields vs. Tyron Woodley. From Winnipeg.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE: UFC Central
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Ricardo Liborio: Nick Newell Belongs in the UFC
By: Sherdog.com Staff
American Top Team coach Ricardo Liborio, on “Cheap Seats,” discussing Nick Newell’s ability:
Nick Newell
“It is mind-blowing. If you talk to this kid and you see the amount of confidence that he has in himself and the way he’s doing it, he knows that it is not just about winning for him. For him it is a mission to prove not just everybody wrong but to prove and to support the idea that there are a lot of guys, amputees, there’s a lot of guys that are actually normal, that can reach that type of mentality, that can reach that type of mindset. Nick Newell is a huge example for everybody, not just because of his congenital problem but now mainly because of his mindset. This kid can go far. I don’t know how far he goes, but I’ll tell you this, this kid belongs fighting in the UFC. At one point he’s going to prove to everybody that he belongs to try to get to the UFC. … There’s still a lot of barriers to break, but I think this is the guy that has to break those barriers. … I’ll tell you this. I’ve been seeing this kid train a lot and he’s ready. He’s ready. … Give him a little more time to train even more, to learn even more, to bring more tools to the table and this kid is going to be shocking the world.”
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