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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
Future Legends 27 - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
4:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: King of the Cage
Future Legends 27 - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition.
4:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fighter's Cut
Conor McGregor - The Notorious Conor McGregor offers a first hand perspective inside the octagon, as he revisits his meteoric rise to MMA stardom.
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Presents
The Notorious: Conor McGregor - In April of 2013, a future superstar made his UFC debut, as Irish prospect Conor McGregor got his buzzed-about shot in the big show. Follow the featherweight's rapid rise in the first six months of his UFC career.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Women - When the UFC introduced the women's bantamweight division its new athletes brought an unprecedented level of charisma and skill to the sport.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: Best of WEC
WEC's Final Event - Take a look back at WEC 53 for two memorable lightweight fights: Benson Henderson vs. Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone vs. Chris Horodecki.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira - UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones aims to defend his title for a record-breaking seventh time against Brazilian heavy-hitter Glover Teixeira. Go inside the training camps of both men, then re-visit the Octagon's Baltimore debut.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Women - When the UFC introduced the women's bantamweight division its new athletes brought an unprecedented level of charisma and skill to the sport.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Night
A Champion Will Be Crowned: Esparza vs. Namajunas - The Ultimate Fighter Finale main event in Las Vegas. The UFC's first strawweight champion will be crowned, plus featherweight contenders Jeremy Stephens and Charles Oliveira will square off.
7:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate - Enhanced coverage of classic bout between female fighters.
8:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Tonight
UFC highlights, analysis and interviews.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Main Event
Johnson vs. Moraga - The UFC's first-ever flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson, readies for a hometown title defense, while super-tough John Moraga trains to pull off the upset of a lifetime.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fighter's Cut
Demetrious Johnson
10:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Fight Flashback
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Gracie Breakdown Featuring Lyoto Machida: How Rafael Dos Anjos Should have Broke Anthony Pettis’ Grip at UFC 185
By: Mike Fridley
Rener Gracie and Lyoto Machida break down Rafael dos Anjos' grappling mistake against Anthony Pettis at UFC 185.
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Saturday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Saturday
3:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Weigh-In
UFC 185: Anthony Pettis vs. Rafael dos Anjos
4:00 a.m. ET AXS TV: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 377 - Bas Rutten, Ron Kruck and Kenny Rice breakdown UFC 185; Pat Miletich and Michael Schiavello discuss CES MMA 28; plus UFC lightweight Ross Pearson.
5:00 a.m. ET AXS TV: The Voice Versus
Alistair Overeem - Michael Schiavello and Alistair Overeem discuss steroid allegations and an appetite for horse meat.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Gilbert Melendez vs. Diego Sanchez - Sanchez vs. Melendez is an enhanced replay, featuring never-before-seen footage from state-of-the-art cameras, and exclusive new sound.
8:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cejudo/Pettis/Esparza/Velasquez - Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo's; Milwaukee Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis; inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champ Carla Esparza; Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez watches his teammate Daniel Cormier collide with Jon Jones.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Weigh-In
UFC 185: Anthony Pettis vs. Rafael dos Anjos
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Diaz vs. Condit - UFC 143 Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit; UFC 142 Rousimar Palharesand and Mike Massenzio; Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC 144.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Weigh-In
UFC 185: Anthony Pettis vs. Rafael dos Anjos
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso - Champions and trash talkers made for one of the most anticipated nights of 2014: Conor McGregor had a grudge match against Dustin Poirier; Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon; and Demetrious Johnson fought Chris Cariaso.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cejudo/Pettis/Esparza/Velasquez - Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo's; Milwaukee Lightweight champion Anthony 'Showtime Pettis; inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champ Carla Esparza; Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez watches his teammate Daniel Cormier collide with Jon Jones.
2:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Weigh-In
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Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
3:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
Anthony Pettis - Step inside the octagon as Pettis relives his three exciting first round finishes, including his thrilling submission of Benson Henderson to capture the Lightweight title.
3:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II - The first fight was a classic. The buildup to the rematch was intense. See how both men trained and the eventual outcome.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis - World lightweight champion Benson Henderson defends his title against the last man to defeat him, Anthony Pettis.
10:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: 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.
11:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cejudo/Pettis/Esparza/Velasquez - Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo's; Milwaukee Lightweight champion Anthony 'Showtime Pettis; inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champ Carla Esparza; Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez watches his teammate Daniel Cormier collide with Jon Jones.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis - World lightweight champion Benson Henderson defends his title against the last man to defeat him, Anthony Pettis.
5:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Weigh-In
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos
7:00 p.m. ET AXS TV: The Voice Versus
Alistair Overeem - Michael Schiavello and Alistair Overeem discuss steroid allegations and an appetite for horse meat.
9:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate Enhanced coverage of classic bout between female fighters.
9:00 p.m. ET SpikeTV: Boxing
Premier Boxing Champions - Andre Berto (29-3, 22 KOs) takes on Josesito Lopez (33-6, 19 KOs). Also: Roberto Garcia (36-3, 23 KOs) vs. Shawn Porter (24-1, 15 KOs). From Ontario, Calif.
9:00 p.m. ET AXS TV: AXS TV Fights
Ces MMA XXVIII - Veterans Rick Hawn and Derek Loffer face off; Luis Felix fights Richard Patishnock; live from Lincon, R.I.
9:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
10:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Weigh-In
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos
11:30 p.m. ET AXS TV: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 377 - Bas Rutten, Ron Kruck and Kenny Rice breakdown UFC 185; Pat Miletich and Michael Schiavello discuss CES MMA 28; plus UFC lightweight Ross Pearson.
11:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cejudo/Pettis/Esparza/Velasquez - Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo's; Milwaukee Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis; inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champ Carla Esparza; Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez watches his teammate Daniel Cormier collide with Jon Jones.
12:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso - Champions and trash talkers made for one of the most anticipated nights of 2014: Conor McGregor had a grudge match against Dustin Poirier; Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon; and Demetrious Johnson fought Chris Cariaso. Read more -
Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
11:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso - Champions and trash talkers made for one of the most anticipated nights of 2014: Conor McGregor had a grudge match against Dustin Poirier; Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon; and Demetrious Johnson fought Chris Cariaso.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cejudo/Pettis/Esparza/Velasquez - Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo's; Milwaukee Lightweight champion Anthony 'Showtime Pettis; inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champ Carla Esparza; Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez watches his teammate Daniel Cormier collide with Jon Jones.
12:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
12:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown. Read more -
Video: Watch UFC 185 ‘Pettis-dos Anjos’ Embedded Episode 2
By: Mike Fridley
On Episode 2 of UFC 185 “Embedded,” Anthony Pettis, Rafael dos Anjos, Matt Brown and Johny Hendricks check in before their fights in Dallas.
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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
Beastmaster - KOTC Championship mixed martial arts competition from Menominee Casino.
5:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 1: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Unleashed
Diaz vs. Condit - UFC 143 Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit; UFC 142 Rousimar Palhares and and Mike Massenzio; Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC 144.
7:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
8:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III - A new look at the final chapter of this trilogy. Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos clash for the UFC Heavyweight belt at UFC 166.
8:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
Cejudo/Pettis/Esparza/Velasquez - Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo's; Milwaukee Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis; inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight champ Carla Esparza; Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez watches his teammate Daniel Cormier collide with Jon Jones.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis - World lightweight champion Benson Henderson defends his title against the last man to defeat him, Anthony Pettis.
12:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso - Champions and trash talkers made for one of the most anticipated nights of 2014: Conor McGregor had a grudge match against Dustin Poirier; Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon; and Demetrious Johnson fought Chris Cariaso.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fighter's Cut
Anthony Pettis - Step inside the octagon as Pettis relives his three exciting first round finishes, including his thrilling submission of Benson Henderson to capture the Lightweight title.
1:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Velasquez vs. Dos Santos III - A new look at the final chapter of this trilogy. Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos clash for the UFC Heavyweight belt at UFC 166.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Countdown
UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos - Lightweight champion Anthony Pettis takes on Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos. Women's strawweight champ Carla Esparza defends her title for the first time against Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And Johny Hendricks meets Matt Brown.
6:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso - Champions and trash talkers made for one of the most anticipated nights of 2014: Conor McGregor had a grudge match against Dustin Poirier; Donald Cerrone welcomed Eddie Alvarez to the Octagon; and Demetrious Johnson fought Chris Cariaso. Read more -
Video: Watch UFC 185 ‘Pettis-dos Anjos’ Embedded: Episode 1
By: C.J. Tuttle
The first episode of UFC “Embedded” takes fans inside the lives of Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos as they prepare for UFC 185, where both men will vie for the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title.
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Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Friday
6:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano - Prelims
Ruan Potts vs. Derrick Lewis; Tim Means vs. Dhiego Lima; Roman Salazar vs. Kid Yamamoto; Roan Carneiro vs. Mark Munoz. From Los Angeles.
8:00 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.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
On the Brink: Pettis vs. Melendez - Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez offer unfiltered access to their lightweight championship at UFC 181; Ben Saunders' omoplata submission analyzed in Gracie Breakdown; former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks unlocks his warrior code.
10:00 p.m. ET AXS TV: Resurrection Figthing Alliance 24: Smith vs. Romero
Benjamin Smith vs. Indalecio Tat Romero. From Prior Lake, Minn.
10:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 1: Boxing
Golden Boy Live: Joseph Diaz Jr. vs. Juan Luis Hernandez - From Los Angeles, Calif.
12:00 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.
12:30 a.m. ET AXS TV: Inside MMA
EPISODE: 376 - Bas Rutten and Ron Kruck break down UFC 185; Pat Miletich and Michael Schiavello discuss RFA 24. Read more -
Thursday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide
By: Jeff Sherwood
Thursday
8:30 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
On the Brink: Pettis vs. Melendez - Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez offer unfiltered access to their lightweight championship at UFC 181; Ben Saunders' omoplata submission analyzed in Gracie Breakdown; former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks unlocks his warrior code.
9:00 a.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Reloaded
UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2 - Two titles are on the line at UFC 169. In the main event, now-undisputed bantamweight king Renan Barao faces the former WEC champion Urijah Faber. In the co-main event, featherweight Jose Aldo gets his toughest test in the form of Ricardo Lamas.
12:00 p.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.
1:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Main Event
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz/Belfort vs. Akiyama - Former light heavyweight champions Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz get a rematch of their 2007 bout. In the co-main event. Vitor Belfort vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama. See how the fighters prepared, then watch the action unfold on Main Event: UFC 133.
2:00 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Fight Flashback
Barao vs. Dillashaw - One of the most memorable title fights in UFC history.
2:30 p.m. ET Fox Sports 2: UFC Ultimate Insider
On the Brink: Pettis vs. Melendez - Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez offer unfiltered access to their lightweight championship at UFC 181; Ben Saunders' omoplata submission analyzed in Gracie Breakdown; former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks unlocks his warrior code. Read more
