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Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
4:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 11: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Pushing the Limits
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Team AKA - Fights from some of the biggest stars who train at San Jose's American Kickboxing Academy. Featuring Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, Josh Thomson and Luke Rockhold.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Lawler vs. Brown - Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown battle it out with a title shot on the line.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 11: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Pushing the Limits
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 10: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Do or Die - It's do or die for Dan and the American Top Team as they find themselves at a critical turning point in the competition; with the end in sight, Glenn and the Blackzilians make their plan to crush their competition, once and for all.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 11: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Pushing the Limits
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Machida vs. Romero - Levan Makashvili vs. Hacran Dias; Steve Bosse vs. Thiago Santos; Eddie Gordon vs. Antonio Carlos Junior; Lorenz Larkin vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio; Yoel Romero vs. Lyoto Machida. From Hollywood, Fla.
3:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate - Enhanced coverage of classic bout between female fighters.
4:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 9: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: No Guts, No Glory - The pressure is on both teams to choose their fighters wisely for their first 100-point fight. Both teams dig deep in their rosters for fighters they feel can rise to the occasion.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 10: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Do or Die - It's do or die for Dan and the American Top Team as they find themselves at a critical turning point in the competition; with the end in sight, Glenn and the Blackzilians make their plan to crush their competition, once and for all.
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 11: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Pushing the Limits
9:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider
Lawler On the Brink
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
UFC 167: MacDonald vs. Lawler - Two years before they were scheduled to clash for the welterweight championship, Rory MacDonald and Robbie Lawler met in a Las Vegas showdown.
10:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fight Flashback
Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes 2
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Tonight
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'Showdown' Joe Ferraro Joins Press Row
By: Jordan Breen
This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and ”Showdown” Joe Ferraro celebrate Canada Day by taking stock of MMA north of the border, including the UFC's future in Toronto and Calgary and whether Rory MacDonald will earn welterweight gold at UFC 189.
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UFC Full Fight: Rory MacDonald Hands Tarec Saffiedine First TKO Loss
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Rory MacDonald staked his claim to the welterweight division’s No. 1 contender spot last October, as he become the first person to defeat Tarec Saffiedine via KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night in Halifax. “The Red King” will attempt to capture 170-pound gold when he squares off against Robbie Lawler in the UFC 189 co-headliner at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 11.
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Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
4:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 10: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: Do or Die
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
6:00 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.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler II - Prelims
Urijah Faber vs. Francisco Rivera; Eddie Gordon vs. Josh Samman; Corey Anderson vs. Justin Jones; Raquel Pennington vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith. From Las Vegas.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Johnson; Lamas; The Korean Zombie - Nonstop action by lightweight fighters.
6:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
Dos Anjos vs. Diaz - Lightweights contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz battle.
7:00 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.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 21 Episode 9: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians: No Guts, No Glory - The pressure is on both teams to choose their fighters wisely for their first 100-point fight. Both teams dig deep in their rosters for fighters they feel can rise to the occasion.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider
Behind-the-scenes of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
9:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
UFC 167: Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald
10:00 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.
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 79: St. Pierre vs. Hughes - Georges St. Pierre vs Matt Hughes; Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva.. Read more -
Tuesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Tuesday
3:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: 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.
4:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Presents
Anthony Pettis Showtime
5:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: 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.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Silva vs. Weidman I - Enhanced replay of Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman I.
6:30 a.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.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Presents
Anthony Pettis Showtime - Anthony Pettis prepares for his championship bout.
8:00 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.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
UFC: Maia vs. LaFlare - Andre Fili vs. Godofredo Pepey; Alex Oliveira vs. Gilbert Burns; Shayna Baszler vs. Amanda Nunes; Tony Martin vs. Leonardo Santos; Josh Koscheck vs. Erick Silva; Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare. From Rio de Janeiro.
12:00 p.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.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Presents
T.J. Dillashaw: Fearless - The emergence of T.J. Dillashaw as a top-ranked fighter.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov - Demetrious Johnson defends his UFC title for the fourth time against Ali Bagautinov at UFC 174.
6:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Future Legends 27 - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider
Woodley/ Hendricks/ Condit/ MacDonald - Tyron Woodley's tough path to becoming a UFC star; Johny Hendricks learns about his Native American heritage; Carlos Condit tours one of MMA's greatest fight towns; Rory MacDonald reveals the warrior code he lives by.
7:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz – B.J. Penn welcomed Strikeforce Champion Nick Diaz back into the octagon. Go to training camps and the fight.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
Lawler vs. Brown - Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown battle it out with a title shot on the line.
8:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Fighting Spirit - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fight Flashback
Hendricks vs. Lawler An enhanced replay of the one of the most memorable fights in UFC history, featuring never-before-seen footage from state-of-the-art cameras, and exclusive new sound. Watch it again, like you've never seen it before.
9:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler II - The title rematch between UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks and challenger Robbie Lawler.
10:00 p.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
Future Legends 27 - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
10:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fight Flashback
St. Pierre vs. Hendricks Reliving the epic UFC 167 title fight between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and challenger Johny Hendricks.
11:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov – Demetrious Johnson defends his UFC title for the fourth time against Ali Bagautinov at UFC 174.
12:00 a.m. ET MavTV: King of the Cage
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UFC 189 ‘Lawler vs. MacDonald 2’ Poster Revealed
By: C.J. Tuttle
The event poster for the co-main event of UFC 189 has just hit the internet and features UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler along with challenger Rory MacDonald.
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Click to enlarge poster.
If you missed the poster for Conor McGregor versus Jose Aldo, check it out here.
The event takes place July 11 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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J.T. Torres on Rory MacDonald, Metamoris 5
By: Mike Fridley
J.T. Torres discusses his Metamoris 5 opponent.
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Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
3:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine. From Halifax.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine. From Halifax.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
Finishes - Knockouts, submissions and memorable finishes in the WEC.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter
Season 20 Episode 3: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: Don't Fight Fate - Jessica Penne and Lisa Ellis vie for a quarterfinal spot.
3:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Presents
T.J. Dillashaw: Fearless - The emergence of T.J. Dillashaw as a top-ranked fighter.
4:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Benson Henderson vs. Clay Guida from UFC on FOX; Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard from UFC 136. Read more -
Saturday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Saturday
4:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Head-Kick Knockouts Spectacular head-kick knockouts.
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
Demetrious Johnson takes on John Moraga.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Hendricks on the Brink - Johny Hendricks becomes a UFC champion.
7:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 1 on 1
Welterweight champion Johny Hendricks.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine. From Halifax.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 1 on 1
Welterweight champion Johny Hendricks.
11:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson - Enhanced replay of a memorable title fight. Read more -
Wednesday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Wednesday
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed Machida vs. Couture - The best fights from the UFC archives, featuring Lyoto Machida vs. Randy Couture, Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama, Nam Phan v.s Leonard Garcia, and Donald Cerrone vs. Dennis Siver.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine. From Halifax.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 2: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: We All Came Here to Fight! Joanne Calderwood faces Emily Kagan.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 3: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: Don't Fight Fate - Jessica Penne and Lisa Ellis vie for a quarterfinal spot.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 4: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: Make A Big Strike - Tensions escalate after a third straight loss.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded UFC 155: Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez 2 Junior dos Santos defends his title.
4:00 p.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.
7:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet 360: UFC Ultimate Submissions
7:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fight Flashback Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson - Enhanced replay of a memorable title fight.
7:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Ultimate Insider Hendricks on the Brink - Johny Hendricks becomes a UFC champion.
7:30 p.m. ET Sportsnet 360: UFC Ultimate Fights
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 2: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: We All Came Here to Fight! Joanne Calderwood faces Emily Kagan.
8:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet 360: UFC Wired Joe Rogan hosts this UFC highlight show featuring some of the best bouts from years past.
9:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet 360: UFC Unleashed The best fights from the UFC archives
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 3: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: Don't Fight Fate - Jessica Penne and Lisa Ellis vie for a quarterfinal spot.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 4: Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis: Make A Big Strike- Tensions escalate after a third straight loss.
10:00 p.m. ET Sportsnet 360: The Ultimate Fighter Team Pettis vs. Team Melendez
11:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine – Prelims From Halifax. Read more
