-
Saturday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Saturday
3:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le
Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le; Stanislav Nedkov vs. Thiago Silva & more. From Macau, China.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum Weigh-in
From the Ginásio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Michael McDonald vs. Renan Barao
Michael McDonald vs. Renan Barao; Dustin Poirier vs. Cub Swanson; Cyrille Diabate vs. Jimi Manuwa; Jorge Santiago Gunnar Nelson; Ryan Jimmo vs. James Te Huna; Matt Riddle vs. Che Mills. From London.
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
3:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum - Preview of all the action for Big Nog vs. Werdum, in Brazil.
3:30 p.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.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Ilir Latifi vs. Gegard Mousasi
From the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Prefight Show
UFC: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum at the Ginásio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum
From the Ginásio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum at the Ginásio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil.
12:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Post-Fight Show
UFC: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum at the Ginásio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Brazil. Read more -
Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
3:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Unleashed
The best fights from the UFC archives, featuring Mauricio Rua vs Dan Henderson, Alexander Gustafsson vs Vladimir Matyushenko, and Rogerio Nogueira vs Tito Ortiz.
7:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi Weigh-In
From the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockhom, Sweden.
11:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
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.
11:30 a.m. ET fuelTV: UFC Tonight
Preview for UFC: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi in Stockholm, Sweden.
12:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Fight Night
Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Fight Night
UFC Thiago Silva vs. Alexander Gustafsson from Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Fight Night
UFC: Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier From Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman
Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman; Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna; Jon Fitch vs. Aaron Simpson. From San Jose, Calif.
9:00 p.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 286 Referees Big John McCarthy and Herb Dean join Kenny and Bas; Ron Kruck reports on the qualifications needed to become an MMA referee.
10:00 p.m. ET AXS: TV Fights The Best Knockouts of 2012
Highlights from the year.
10:30 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.
11:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
EPISODE: 1 Pat Curran vs. Shahbulat Shamhalaev; Brett Cooper vs. Doug Marshall; Mike Richman vs. Frodo Khasbulaev; Rick Hawn vs. Karo Parisyan. From Atlantic City, N.J.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Stefan Struve vs. Stipe Miocic
Stefan Struve vs. Stipe Miocic; Dan Hardy vs. Amir Sadollah; Brad Pickett vs. Yves Jabouin; Paul Sass vs. Matt Wiman; John Hathaway vs. John Maguire; Che Mills vs. Duane Ludwig. From Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England. (Card subject to change)
12:00 a.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 286 Referees Big John McCarthy and Herb Dean join Kenny and Bas; Ron Kruck reports on the qualifications needed to become an MMA referee. Read more -
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 Central
Hosted by "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. UFC highlights and news.
5:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC 101: The Fundamentals
Fighters Kenny Florian and Rashad Evans teach you the fundamentals of watching the UFC.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Demetrios Johnson vs. John Dodson
Demetrious Johnson takes on John Dodson for the flyweight title; Quinton Jackson vs. Glover Teixeira; Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone; Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch. From Chicago.
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Johny Hendricks' single-minded focus on GSP; Rory MacDonald Full Blast; Daniel Cormier's ambitions for both the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions; and Frank Mir on the warrior code.
10:30 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
The Gracie brothers break down Georges St.Pierre's historic arm bar; the greatest UFC Feuds; Carlos Condit remains committed to his title aspirations; the Strikeforce newcomers.
11:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Hendricks on the Brink. Johny Henricks all-access account of his UFC 158; Alexander Gustafsson provides a tour of his home; Cain Velasquez's Harley Davidson photo shoot.
11:30 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 Mauricio Rua and Dan Henderson.
2:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Preview for UFC: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi in Stockholm, Sweden.
2:30 p.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.
3:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald vs. Renan Barao; Dustin Poirier vs. Cub Swanson; Cyrille Diabate vs. Jimi Manuwa; Jorge Santiago Gunnar Nelson; Ryan Jimmo vs. James Te Huna; Matt Riddle vs. Che Mills. From London.
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Greatest fights in Pride history.
7:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Preview for UFC: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi in Stockholm, Sweden.
7:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
KOTC Restitution Joshua Miranda vs. Marcelo Mafra; Daniel Hernandez vs. Kenny Ento; Daniel Hernandez vs. Kenny Ento; Carlos Ortega vs. Charles Lee; Manny Murillo vs. Vince Alaalatoa; Alejandro Garcia vs. Roberto Vargas.
7:30 p.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.
8:00 p.m. ET UFC Reloaded
Relive UFC 141, Brock Lesnar versus Alistair Overeem.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: King of the Cage
KOTC Restitution Joshua Miranda vs. Marcelo Mafra; Daniel Hernandez vs. Kenny Ento; Daniel Hernandez vs. Kenny Ento; Carlos Ortega vs. Charles Lee; Manny Murillo vs. Vince Alaalatoa; Alejandro Garcia vs. Roberto Vargas.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan. Read more -
Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
3:30 a.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 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Fight Night
Episode 21: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Nate Quarry vs. Tim Credeur; Roger Huerta vs. Gray Maynard.
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Fight Night
Episode 21: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Nate Quarry vs. Tim Credeur; Roger Huerta vs. Gray Maynard.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: Best of PRIDE Fighting Championship
Greatest fights in Pride history.
5:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
The Gracie brothers break down Georges St.Pierre's historic arm bar; the greatest UFC Feuds; Carlos Condit remains committed to his title aspirations; the Strikeforce newcomers.
5:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Johny Hendricks all-access account of his UFC 158; Alexander Gustafsson provides a tour of his home; Cain Velasquez's Harley Davidson photo shoot.
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Fight Night
Episode 21: Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard Nate Quarry vs. Tim Credeur; Roger Huerta vs. Gray Maynard.
8:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
9:00 p.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 285 Scott Jorgensen joins Kenny and Bas; Ron Kruck sits down with Prince Fielder.
10:00 p.m. ET AXS: A Night of Champions
Highlights from DREAM, Legacy FC and the IFL; fighters include Roy Nelson, Shinya Aoki and Daniel Pineda.
10:30 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.
11:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
EPISODE: 12 David Rickels vs. Saad Awad; Mikhail Zayats vs. Emanuel Newton; Luis Melo vs. Trey Houston. From Tampa, Fla.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Before They Were Champs The earliest octagon moments of future title-holders Georges St.Pierre, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones and Cain Velasquez.
11:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Johny Hendricks all-access account of his UFC 158; Alexander Gustafsson provides a tour of his home; Cain Velasquez's Harley Davidson photo shoot.
12:00 a.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 285 Scott Jorgensen joins Kenny and Bas; Ron Kruck sits down with Prince Fielder.
12:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 17 Episode 10: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen: The Quarterfinals Begin A fighter gets a surprise visit from world champion Ronda Rousey; two fighters face off trying to secure a spot in the final four. Read more -
Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
3:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
10:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Shogun vs. Vera Prelims
Nam Phan vs. Cole Miller; Wagner Prado vs. Phil Davis; Rani Yahya vs. Josh Grispi; Oli Thompson vs. Phil De Fries; Michihiro Omigawa vs. Manny Gamburyan; John Moraga vs. Ulysses Gomez. From Los Angeles. (Card subject to change)
12:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Fighter's Cut - Frank Mir relives some of his most memorable UFC fights.
12:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Ultimate Insider
Johny Hendricks' single-minded focus on GSP; Rory MacDonald Full Blast; Daniel Cormier's ambitions for both the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions; and Frank Mir on the warrior code.
9:00 p.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 282 Kenny and Bas with the latest news; Ron Kruck sits down with Silva.
11:00 p.m. ET AXS: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 282 Kenny and Bas with the latest news; Ron Kruck sits down with Silva.
11:30 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
EPISODE: 10 Dan Cramer vs. Brett Cooper; Doug Marshall vs. Sultan Aliev; Alexandre Bezerra vs. Mike Richman; Magomedrasul Khasbulaev vs. Marlon Sandro. From Temecula, Calif. Read more -
Sunday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Sunday
12:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Unification Episode 2 Wes Crank vs. C.L. Johnson; Bryan Robertson vs. Mat Thomas; Cody East vs. Andenilson Clementino; Josh Bryant vs. Sean Strickland.
1:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
4:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Tonight
Fight Edition UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann – Review The highlights from FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
4:30 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Roundtable
Analysts FUEL TV's expert panel of analysts, Rashad Evans, Chael Sonnen, Kenny Florian and Brian Stann sit down with Jay Glazer.
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 17 Episode 5: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen: The Reflection of Perfection Mickey Rourke visits Team Sonnen to share insights from his days as a boxer; coach Jones wonders if a competitor is ready to fight; two fighters meet for the fourth preliminary fight.
9:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet ONE: UFC Live Silva vs. Stann
Fight Edition UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann – Review The highlights from FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 17 Episode 6: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen: Path to Greatness A fighter's attitude ignites a blowup at the house; the fighters battle it out in a night of bowling; two fighters meet in the octagon for the fifth preliminary fight.
11:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen
Season 17 Episode 5: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen: The Reflection of Perfection Mickey Rourke visits Team Sonnen to share insights from his days as a boxer; coach Jones wonders if a competitor is ready to fight; two fighters meet for the fourth preliminary fight.
11:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan. Read more -
Saturday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Saturday
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen
One of the longest running reality series in television history, The Ultimate Fighter brings together promising MMA prospects from across the world, who must live together in a house and battle each other for a coveted UFC contract. The contestants are divided into two teams, each coached by a star UFC fighter, and they battle it out in pursuit of one goal, one dream: to become The Ultimate Fighter.
3:00 a.m. ET Sportsnet West: The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen
One of the longest running reality series in television history, The Ultimate Fighter brings together promising MMA prospects from across the world, who must live together in a house and battle each other for a coveted UFC contract. The contestants are divided into two teams, each coached by a star UFC fighter, and they battle it out in pursuit of one goal, one dream: to become The Ultimate Fighter.
5:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Weigh-in
From the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo.
6:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Chan Sung Jung vs. Dustin Poirier
From Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.
9:00 a.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman
Mark Munoz vs. Chris Weidman; Brandon Vera vs. James Te Huna; Jon Fitch vs. Aaron Simpson. From San Jose, Calif.
11:00 a.m. ET SpikeTV: Bellator MMA Live
EPISODE: 7 Christian M'Pumbu vs. Attila Vegh; Will Brooks vs. Saad Awad; David Rickels vs. Jason Fischer. From Rio Rancho, N.M.
12:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Stefan Struve vs. Stipe Miocic
Stefan Struve vs. Stipe Miocic; Dan Hardy vs. Amir Sadollah; Brad Pickett vs. Yves Jabouin; Paul Sass vs. Matt Wiman; John Hathaway vs. John Maguire; Che Mills vs. Duane Ludwig. From Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England. (Card subject to change)
3:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le
Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le; Stanislav Nedkov vs. Thiago Silva & more. From Macau, China.
6:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC: Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald vs. Renan Barao; Dustin Poirier vs. Cub Swanson; Cyrille Diabate vs. Jimi Manuwa; Jorge Santiago Gunnar Nelson; Ryan Jimmo vs. James Te Huna; Matt Riddle vs. Che Mills. From London.
9:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Prefight Show
UFC: Prefight show for FUEL TV 8: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann.
10:00 p.m. ET FuelTV: UFC Live Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
10:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet Pacific: UFC Live Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
10:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet West: UFC Live Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
10:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet Ontario: UFC Live Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan.
10:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet East: UFC Live Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann; Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve; Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez; Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami; Rani Yahya vs. Mizuto Hirota; Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Dong Hyun Kim. From Saitama, Japan. Read more