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The McGregor Sweepstakes: Aldo, Edgar, Nurmagomedov Ruled Out for UFC 196
By: Sherdog.com Staff
As soon as news broke on Tuesday that UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos had withdrawn from UFC 196, people began to speculate on potential replacement opponents for Conor McGregor.
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Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw - Renan Barao puts his UFC bantamweight title on the line when he faces talented contender T.J. Dillashaw in the main event of UFC 173.
9:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw prepares for the biggest test of his championship reign; Rashad Evans and Ryan Bader square off.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Embedded
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Reigning bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw embraces a new training camp as he gets set to take on Dominick Cruz, the UFC's first 135-pound champion, who was derailed by injury rather than opponent.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Dillashaw vs. Barao 2 - Takanori Gomi vs. Joe Lauzon; Paul Felder vs. Edson Barboza; Jessica Eye vs. Miesha Tate; T.J. Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao. From Chicago.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Embedded
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Reigning bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw embraces a new training camp as he gets set to take on Dominick Cruz, the UFC's first 135-pound champion, who was derailed by injury rather than opponent.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dillashaw vs. Barao - Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw must defend his title against the man he won it from, Renan Barao.
3:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
T.J. Dillashaw - Join UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw as he relives some of the biggest fights in his meteoric rise to the top of his division.
3:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Barao vs. Dillashaw - One of the most memorable title fights in UFC history.
4:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Dillashaw vs. Barao 2 - Takanori Gomi vs. Joe Lauzon; Paul Felder vs. Edson Barboza; Jessica Eye vs. Miesha Tate; T.J. Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao. From Chicago.
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw - Renan Barao puts his UFC bantamweight title on the line when he faces talented contender T.J. Dillashaw in the main event of UFC 173.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Embedded
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Reigning bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw embraces a new training camp as he gets set to take on Dominick Cruz, the UFC's first 135-pound champion, who was derailed by injury rather than opponent.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Unleashed
Pettis vs. Melendez - With Rafael dos Anjos, Nate Diaz, Anthony Pettis, Alistair Overeem, Roy Nelson, Minotauro Nogueira and more. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
UFC Bantamweights - Champions and Rising Stars - Thomas Almeida takes on Brad Pickett and Dominick Cruz looks to even the score with rival Urijah Faber.
4:00 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.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dillashaw vs. Barao - Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw must defend his title against the man he won it from, Renan Barao.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Presents
T.J. Dillashaw: Fearless - The emergence of T.J. Dillashaw as a top-ranked fighter.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
The Best of Anthony Pettis - The best fights of Anthony Pettis' career, from the famous 'Showtime' kick to winning the UFC lightweight title.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Pettis vs. Melendez - With Rafael dos Anjos, Nate Diaz, Anthony Pettis, Alistair Overeem, Roy Nelson, Minotauro Nogueira and more.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Embedded
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Reigning bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw embraces a new training camp as he gets set to take on Dominick Cruz, the UFC's first 135-pound champion, who was derailed by injury rather than opponent.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - From the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
3:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Embedded
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Reigning bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw embraces a new training camp as he gets set to take on Dominick Cruz, the UFC's first 135-pound champion, who was derailed by injury rather than opponent.
4:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber - UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz puts his belt on the line against the last man to defeat him, Urijah Faber.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: 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.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Behind-the-scenes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
8:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
T.J. Dillashaw - Join UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw as he relives some of the biggest fights in his meteoric rise to the top of his division.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Embedded
Dillashaw vs. Cruz - Reigning bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw embraces a new training camp as he gets set to take on Dominick Cruz, the UFC's first 135-pound champion, who was derailed by injury rather than opponent.
11:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: Boxing
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Video: UFC ‘Road to the Octagon: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone’
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos and challenger Donald Cerrone are featured in a new, full-length “Road to the Octagon” special, as well as heavyweight co-headliners Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem.
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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
Bad Reputation - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz - Henderson vs. Diaz; Swick vs. Brown; Ellengerger vs. Kampmann.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz - Henderson vs. Diaz; Swick vs. Brown; Ellenberger vs. Kampmann.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm - Prelims
Danny Martinez vs. Richie Vaculik, flyweight bout; Gian Villante vs. Anthony Perosh, light heavyweight bout; Peter Sobotta vs. Kyle Noke, welterweight bout; Akbarh Arreola vs. Jake Matthews, lightweight bout. From Melbourne, Australia.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
Fight Night Japan: Hunt vs. Nelson - Heavyweight legend Mark Hunt returns to Japan for a headlining clash against fellow knockout artist Roy Nelson.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Mental Breakdown - Two members of Team Faber come face to face in a drunken confrontation at the house. An explosive and highly anticipated American fighter steps into the octagon to face off against a very tough European opponent in the sixth preliminary fight.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Heart Is Not Enough - The seventh preliminary fight pits a hard-hitting striker from Team McGregor against an American brawler. Then, two more warriors step into the octagon for the eighth preliminary fight.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Bad Blood - Bitter rivalries and grudge matches.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz - Henderson vs. Diaz; Swick vs. Brown; Ellengerger vs. Kampmann.
3:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm - Prelims
Danny Martinez vs. Richie Vaculik, flyweight bout; Gian Villante vs. Anthony Perosh, light heavyweight bout; Peter Sobotta vs. Kyle Noke, welterweight bout; Akbarh Arreola vs. Jake Matthews, lightweight bout. From Melbourne, Australia.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - UFC superstar and lightweight champion Anthony Pettis makes his second title defense against hard-nosed Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos.
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler - Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler battle for the welterweight championship.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Heart Is Not Enough - The seventh preliminary fight pits a hard-hitting striker from Team McGregor against an American brawler. Then, two more warriors step into the octagon for the eighth preliminary fight.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Bullseye
11:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Dodson on the Brink - Flyweight John Dodson shares moments from UFC 191 fight week; Aljamain Sterling interview; Luke Rockhold discusses secrets behind his signature moves.
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
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Sunday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Sunday
3:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Best of Conor McGregor - Conor McGregor On the Brink with featherweight gold on the line at UFC 189; Joe Rogan riffs on the McGregor phenomenon; the Irish superstar's take on the hype game and mental warfare.
4:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber: Snake In the Grass - An unorthodox fighter from Team Faber faces one of the top competitors of Team Europe in the fifth preliminary fight of the season. UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw arrives to help Urijah. When Conor calls him a traitor, all hell breaks loose.
11:30 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.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3: Prelims
KJ Noons vs. George Sotiropoulos; Jessica Eye vs. Sarah Kaufman; Hector Lombard vs. Nate Marquardt; CB Dollaway vs. Tim Boetsch. From Houston.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann - In the main event, dominant bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, an Olympic bronze medalist in judo, seeks to defend her title against Sara McMann, an Olympic silver medalist in wrestling. Plus, Daniel Cormier makes his light heavyweight debut.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider
Jedrzejczyk vs. Letourneau / Cejudo / Rockhold
5:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Unleashed
Debuts - The UFC's best fighters made unforgettable marks as soon as they got to the organization. See the Octagon debuts of Anderson Silva, Cain Velasquez, Alexander Gustafsson, Conor McGregor and more on UFC Unleashed.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Fastest Knockouts - Fastest finishes in MMA history -- knockouts that took 60 seconds or less. With Johny Hendricks, B.J. Penn, The Korean Zombie and more.
7:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Head-Kick Knockouts - Vicious head-kick knockout highlights from Anderson Silva, Anthony Pettis, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans and more.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
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Saturday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Saturday
4:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck - Featuring Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck; Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni; Ben Saunders vs. Marcus Davis.
5:00 a.m. ET AXS TV: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 402 - Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice break down UFC FN Poirier vs Duffy; Pat Miletich and Michael Schiavello discuss Lion fight 25 and the AXS TV Fight's 300th show; guests Robery Maysey and Dan Henderson.
5:00 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.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dos Anjos vs. Diaz - Lightweights contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz battle.
6:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
UFC Strawweights - Three fights highlighting impressive Jedrzejczyk, Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson.
11:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Pena vs. Rakoczy - Women's final bout.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Rare and Unusual Knockouts - Flying knees, spinning kicks and backfists are just a few of the methods used to end fights in this episode of UFC Ultimate Knockouts. Featuring Carlos Condit, Travis Browne, Dennis Siver, Renan Barao and more.
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck - Featuring Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck; Amir Sadollah vs. Phil Baroni; Ben Saunders vs. Marcus Davis. Read more -
Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
10:00 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.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Knockouts - Kenda Perez presents head kicks and flying-fist finishes with Anthony Pettis, Jamie Varner, Mike Brown and more.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
UFC Featherweights - Conor McGregor, Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 1 on 1
The career resurgence of Urijah Faber.
1:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dos Anjos vs. Diaz - Lightweights contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz battle.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Melendez vs. Sanchez - Diego Sanchez vs. Gilbert Melendez is an enhanced replay, featuring never-before-seen footage from state-of-the-art cameras, and exclusive new sound.
2:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Behind-the-scenes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Reloaded
UFC 183: Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz - Anderson Silva makes his return to the Octagon to face Nick Diaz.
11:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber - Featuring Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber and Sam Stout vs. Yves Edwards.
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Submissions - With Urijah Faber, Jens Pulver, Brad Pickett and more; hosted by Kendra Perez. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber - Featuring Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber and Sam Stout vs. Yves Edwards.
7:00 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.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Submissions - With Urijah Faber, Jens Pulver, Brad Pickett and more; hosted by Kendra Perez.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Submissions - With Urijah Faber, Jens Pulver, Brad Pickett and more; hosted by Kendra Perez.
9:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Answers
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Machida vs. Mousasi - Andy Ogle vs. Charles Oliveira; Nico Musoke vs. Viscardi Andrade; Takenori Sato vs. Erick Silva; Francis Carmont vs. Jacare Souza; Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi. From Jaragua do Sul, Brazil.
12:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 1 on 1
Urijah Faber - The career resurgence of Urijah Farber.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Melendez vs. Sanchez - Sanchez vs. Melendez is an enhanced replay, featuring never-before-seen footage from state-of-the-art cameras, and exclusive new sound.
1:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dos Anjos vs. Diaz - Lightweights contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz battle.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
UFC Featherweights - Conor McGregor, Chad Mendes, Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Behind-the-scenes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dos Anjos vs. Diaz - Lightweights contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz battle.
6:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Future Legends 29 - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
UFC: Henderson vs. Dos Anjos From Tulsa, Okla.
8:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Awakening - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
10:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Future Legends 29 - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
12:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Awakening - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition. Read more -
Sunday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Sunday
5:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
Chris Weidman
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Diaz vs. Penn - Nate Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi; Nick Diaz vs. Josh Neer; Nick Diaz vs. B.J. Penn.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber - UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz puts his belt on the line against the last man to defeat him, Urijah Faber.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Weidman vs. Machida
1:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Answers
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Answers
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Middleweights & Light Heavyweights
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Submissions
The best submissions by UFC superstars.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Training Day
American Kickboxing Academy
9:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider
Behind-the-scenes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Unleashed
UFC Featherweights
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 161: Evans vs. Henderson From Winnipeg. Read more
