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Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
4:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Central Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider Matt Brown's journey; the Signature Moves of Travis Browne; Miesha Tate mic'd up for the historic Ronda Rousey vs Liz Carmouche; Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar off the cuff about fight films.
6:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider Jordan Mein has been fast tracked to stardom; Gilbert Melendez and host Jon Anik discuss his debut; Benson Henderson and NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald; fighters reveal how fans in the audience can truly influence the outcome in the Octagon.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
From Iceland emerges Gunnar Nelson; Phil Davis entertains; Alan Belcher's jiu-jitsu skill; visit the Tristar Dorms.
7:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
8:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - Prelims
Yancy Medeiros vs. Rustam Khabilov; Sheila Gaff vs.Sara McMann; Ovince Saint Preux vs. Gian Villante; Johnny Bedford vs. Bryan Caraway. From Newark, N.J.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC News for the week of April 30.
4:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
7:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC News for the week of April 30.
10:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
FOX 7 Fight Flashback Ultimate Fighter upset winner Kelvin Gastelum in studio.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
Featuring Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck; Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni; Ben Saunders vs. Marcus Davis.
12:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 3: This is My Zone B.J. and his coaches are unhappy with Team Penn's effort; Gabe goes to extreme measures to cut weight. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific:UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 92: Forrest Griffin defends his Light Heavyweight title against Rashad Evans; Minotauro Nogueira fights Frank Mir for the Interim Heavyweight belt.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 92: Forrest Griffin defends his Light Heavyweight title against Rashad Evans; Minotauro Nogueira fights Frank Mir for the Interim Heavyweight belt.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 2: Not in the House
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
EPISODE: 2 Jon Jones vs. Jake O'Brien; Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
EPISODE: 93
10:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 128
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - Prelims
Yancy Medeiros vs. Rustam Khabilov; Sheila Gaff vs. Sara McMann; Ovince St. Preux vs. Gian Villante; Johnny Bedford vs. Bryan Caraway. From Newark, N.J.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news. Read more -
Podcast: Pat Healy, Bryan Caraway, Greg Jackson
By: Sherdog.com Staff
TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of “Beatdown.” Joining them were UFC 159 luminaries Pat Healy, Bryan Caraway, and Jon Jones’ coach, Greg Jackson.
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The Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., played host to a bizarre night of mixed martial arts action. Healy opened the night on pay-per-view with an upset submission victory over hometown favorite Jim Miller. The former Strikeforce number one contender joined De Santis and Sherwood to talk about his return to the UFC seven years after his Octagon debut. Healy recounts the excitement leading up to the bout, if he felt this was a return or his true debut in the UFC, and what it took to dispatch Miller.
Caraway stepped up to face Johnny Bedford on short notice. “The Ultimate Fighter” alum chats about his decision to take the fight, what it was like facing a friend and former training partner, and what it’s like fighting in the shadow of his girlfriend, fellow UFC fighter Miesha Tate.
Jones was victorious over Chael Sonnen in dominant fashion in the main event of UFC 159. Coach Greg Jackson shares his experience being in the corner of the UFC light heavyweight champion. Jackson discusses the mindset of Jones entering the fight, the game plan, and the grotesque injury to Jones’ foot, which left his toe mangled.
De Santis and Sherwood also took listener calls, emails, and tweets. The guys also take a look at officiating coming out of the UFC 159 event and what can be done to deal with eye injuries more efficiently. Listen to “Beatdown” here
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Post-Surgery Photo: Jon Jones Gets Toe Fixed
By: Mike Fridley
Got my big toe back intact :) twitter.com/JonnyBones/sta…
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 28, 2013
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones posted a photo of a surgically repaired toe Sunday morning on his verified Twitter account.
Jones, 18-1, suffered an open fracture dislocation in the first round of his successful title defense against Chael Sonnen at UFC 159.
No timetable has been given for the 25-year-old’s return to action.
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Sunday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Sunday
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Countdown
UFC 159 Countdown
4:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez battle for the light heavyweight title; Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier; Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson. From San Jose, Calif.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight ShowUFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen
Postfight show for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC 159: Postfight show for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
8:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC 159: Postfight show for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
8:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 21
The best collection of knock outs ever caught on camera and featuring some of today's biggest stars in MMA.
9:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC 159: Postfight show for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
9:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC 159: Postfight show for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
11:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez battle for the light heavyweight title; Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier; Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson. From San Jose, Calif.
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Fight Edition, UFC 159: Highlights from UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
6:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Roundtable
Welterweights II Jay Glazer sits down and gets personal with the UFC's top welterweight fighters.
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Shogun Grand Prix Mauricio Rua's epic run in the PRIDE 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix tournament.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
EPISODE: 2 Jon Jones vs. Jake O'Brien; Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher.
8:00 p.m. ET The Score: The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series (SFS) features fighters from North America and beyond with a focus on exciting match-ups and developing the next generation of great fighters. Tune in for non-stop action from events across the country.
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 1: It's Like Anarchy Here
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Episode 2: Not in the House
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - Prelims
Yancy Medeiros vs. Rustam Khabilov; Sheila Gaff vs.Sara McMann; Ovince St. Preux vs. Gian Villante; Johnny Bedford vs. Erik Perez. From Newark, N.J. Read more -
Jon Jones: I Fight for More Than Just the Belt
By: Tristen Critchfield
UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones will attempt to defend his title for the fifth time against Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 on Saturday. While a victory would tie him with Tito Ortiz for most title defenses all-time within the division, the Jackson’s MMA Product said during a recent conference call that he fights for more than just 205-pound gold:
"I definitely fight for more than just the belt. I have two brothers that are in the NFL. What drives me is to not be the lesser brother – not to be the brother who didn't quite make it or the one who needs to borrow money 10 years from now. It drives me to show that a UFC fighter can have the type of success that an NFL player can have if not more. Another thing that drives me is my kids. I can’t let them down. Another thing that drives me is knowing I inspire a lot of people. I get that a lot. It’s something that I have a lot of pride in. That's why I tweet a lot of motivational things and try to be positive. If I quote someone or say something that makes someone better, that means a lot to me to be able change someone's life. I won’t be able to do that if I don’t have a platform. Being a champion means more than having the belt." Read more -
Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
4:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - Preview of all the action for UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
4:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
5:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 2: Not in the House
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Best Of Sonnen Chael Sonnen all-access account of his UFC on FOX; the greatest trash talker of them all; Sonnen mic'd up for his real time reaction to the legendary fight between Shogun and Henderson.
6:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Matt Brown's journey; the Signature Moves of Travis Browne; Miesha Tate mic'd up for the historic Ronda Rousey vs Liz Carmouche; Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar off the cuff about fight films.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 126
7:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
8:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping Prelims
Ildemar Alcantara vs. Wagner Prado; Pedro Nobre vs. Yuri Alcantara; Lucas Martins vs. Edson Barboza; Nik Lentz vs. Diego Nunes; Andrew Craig vs. Ronny Markes; Milton Vieira vs. Godofredo Pepey. From Sao Paulo, Brazil.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - Preview of all the action for UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
4:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 145: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen - Preview of all the action for UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
8:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Greatest Heavyweights Some of Pride's greatest heavyweights of all time.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
EPISODE: 2 Jon Jones vs. Jake O'Brien; Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Countdown159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen
Leading up to UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage.
12:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
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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.
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet West: UFC Countdown
UFC 159 Countdown Leading up to UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage.
5:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Countdown159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen
Leading up to UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Countdown159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen
Leading up to UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 1: It's Like Anarchy Here
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Best Of Sonnen Chael Sonnen all-access account of his UFC on FOX; the greatest trash talker of them all; Sonnen mic'd up for his real time reaction to the legendary fight between Shogun and Henderson.
10:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Matt Brown's journey; the Signature Moves of Travis Browne; Miesha Tate mic'd up for the historic Ronda Rousey vs Liz Carmouche; Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar off the cuff about fight films.
11:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 126
11:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 159: Preview of all the action for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
2:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
3:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez battle for the light heavyweight title; Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier; Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson. From San Jose, Calif.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 1: It's Like Anarchy Here
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Countdown159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen
Leading up to UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage.
7:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 159: Preview of all the action for UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
7:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
EPISODE: 127
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Reloaded
UFC 140: Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces former champ Lyoto Machida; the Nogueira brothers, Frank Mir and Tito Ortiz.
9:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 21
The best collection of knock outs ever caught on camera and featuring some of today's biggest stars in MMA.
10:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 5 Episode 2: Not in the House
12:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage: Greatest KO's 21
The best collection of knock outs ever caught on camera and featuring some of today's biggest stars in MMA.
12:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez battle for the light heavyweight title; Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier; Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson. From San Jose, Calif. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:30 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific UFC Countdown
UFC 159 Countdown UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen Leading up to UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage for the biggest fights with in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of their training camps.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 135 Jon Jones vs Quentin Jackson.
Mixed martial arts’ greatest fighters and epic fights are only on UFC Reloaded. UFC 135, featuring, Jon Jones vs Rampage Jackson (Light Heavyweight Title Fight) and Co-Main event Matt Hughes vs Josh Koscheck.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 125: Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields
Relive all the action for UFC 125: Jake Ellenberger vs. Jake Shields.
7:00 p.m. Sportsnet West: UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Countdown
UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen Leading up to UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage for the biggest fights with in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of their training camps.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
UFC 159: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen - Preview In this edition of UFC Tonight, get a preview of all the official news, views, and action for UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
10:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider 2
Go beyond the cage and behind-the-scenes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship with UFC Ultimate Insider.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet West: UFC Countdown
UFC 159 Countdown UFC 159: Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen Leading up to UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen, UFC Countdown sets the stage for the biggest fights with in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of their training camps.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: FOX UFC Saturday: Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
UFC: Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez Get up close to all the mind-blowing action from FOX UFC Saturday Henderson vs Melendez at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA, as some of the world's best mixed martial artists go head-to-head.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE :UFC Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
11:30 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE :UFC Countdown
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Audio: UFC 159 Media Conference Call
By: Sherdog.com Staff
UFC 159 headliners Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen, plus middleweights Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher, spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s card in New Jersey. Read more

