Countdown to UFC

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Countdown to UFC is a show aired on Spike TV that presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes angle on the final days of preparation leading up to a UFC event. It follows the fighters as they train and get ready to fight in the Octagon. The show is hosted by an experienced MMA personality and consists of a series of interviews, training footage, and insightful analysis of the fighters and their styles, motivations, and histories.

Throughout each episode, the show covers the training routines of different fighters, from weight loss and strength training to practice sparring sessions. The interviews with the fighters give viewers an idea of their mindset, what they're thinking about as they prepare and how they plan to defeat their opponents. The show also covers the personal life stories of the fighters and how they got into mixed martial arts.

One of the things that makes Countdown to UFC unique is its use of statistical analysis to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter. It takes viewers through different fighter matchups and how they stack up against each other on paper. For example, it may compare the striking accuracy of one fighter versus the takedown defense of another, or how a fighter has performed against southpaws versus orthodox fighters. This statistical analysis helps to give viewers an idea of the different ways the fight could play out, and sets the stage for exciting matchups.

Another notable aspect of Countdown to UFC is the access it provides to fighters' daily lives. The show follows fighters from the gym to their homes, documenting their meal prep and recovery routines. As such, it provides viewers with a deeper understanding of what MMA fighters go through in order to stay in shape and compete at the highest level.

Throughout each episode, the show also provides commentary from various MMA experts and analysts. These commentators draw on their experience to highlight certain aspects of each fighter's training that are worth paying attention to. They may offer predictions about the upcoming fight and explain the reasoning behind their predictions based on what they've seen during the fighter's training.

Viewers can expect high-quality production standards throughout the show. The cinematography is excellent, with the camera crew capturing every punch and kick in slow motion and from multiple angles. The show's soundtrack is also carefully crafted to create an atmosphere of excitement and tension leading up to the fight.

In conclusion, Countdown to UFC is a must-watch show for any MMA fan. It offers an inside look at what goes into preparing for a fight, as well as an opportunity to learn about the personal stories of the fighters. The show's use of statistical analysis and expert commentary adds an extra layer of depth to the coverage, making it both informative and exciting. The production quality is top-notch, making it a treat for the eyes and the imagination. Any MMA fan would be doing themselves a favor by tuning in to Countdown to UFC.

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Countdown to UFC 116
16. Countdown to UFC 116
June 28, 2010
Brock Lesnar will make his way back to the Octagon July 3 to defend the Heavyweight title against newcomer Shane Carwin who has yet to let an opponent escape the first round.
Countdown to UFC 115
15. Countdown to UFC 115
June 10, 2010
UFC legend Chuck Liddell makes his return to the Octagon at UFC 115 when he takes on the former Middleweight Champ, Rich Franklin. Powerhouse Mirko Cro Cop takes on up-and-comer Pat Barry.
Countdown to UFC 114
14. Countdown to UFC 114
June 7, 2010
Finally, Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans will meet in the Octagon at UFC 114 for their long awaited battle. Michael Bisping goes up against Dan Miller and Little Nogueira fights Jason Brilz. Countdown with the UFC to a card that is sure to be memorable.
Countdown to UFC 157
1. Countdown to UFC 157
February 14, 2013
UFC 157: Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche will be the first two women to ever compete in the UFC, and alongside this bantamweight title match, Dan Henderson takes on Lyoto Machida and Urijah Faber faces "The Pride of El Salvador" Ivan Menjivar.
Countdown to UFC 124
124. Countdown to UFC 124
December 9, 2010
Georges St-Pierre returns to the octagon to defend his UFC welterweight championship, in front of his hometown crowd, against the very brash Josh...
Countdown to UFC 125
125. Countdown to UFC 125
December 29, 2010
Chris Leben VS Brain Stann
Countdown to UFC 126
126. Countdown to UFC 126
February 2, 2011
Anderson "The Spider" Silva VS Vitor "The Phenom" Belfort
Countdown to UFC 127
127. Countdown to UFC 127
February 24, 2011
BJ Penn takes on Jon Fitch.
Countdown to UFC 128
128. Countdown to UFC 128
March 15, 2011
Warriors Shogun and Jones, veterans Faber and Wineland and headhunters Cro Cop and Schaub are all on this episode of Catch Countdown to UFC.
Countdown to UFC 129
129. Countdown to UFC 129
April 27, 2011
Get hyped for three unbelievable bouts - the indestructible GSP takes on relentless Jake Shields, the champion Aldo faces The Machine, and Lyoto Machida prepares for rebirth as Randy Couture winds down an amazing career.
Countdown to UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill
130. Countdown to UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill
May 25, 2011
Get an exclusive look into the training and preparations for "Rampage" Jackson and Matt "The Hammer" Hamill before they meet at the UFC 130.
Countdown to UFC 131
131. Countdown to UFC 131
June 8, 2011
Virtually no one has been able to withstand the crushing power of heavyweight contenders Junior dos Santos and Shane Carwin. As the Countdown to UFC 131 begins, find out how the most feared men in the division prepare for battle.
Countdown To UFC 132
132. Countdown To UFC 132
June 29, 2011
Can Dominick Cruz turn the tables at UFC 132 and avenge the only loss of his career against Urijah Faber? Plus, watch modern day legends Wanderlei Silva and Tito Ortiz prepare for Chris Leben and Ryan Bader in the countdown to UFC 132.
Countdown to UFC 133
133. Countdown to UFC 133
August 1, 2011
It's the calm before the storm, as the Countdown to UFC 133 checks in with light heavyweight stars Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz in the gym and at home before their pivotal UFC 133 main event bout.
UFC Rio
134. UFC Rio
August 25, 2011
The Octagon comes home! The UFC returns to Brazil for UFC Rio with a stacked card including UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, former champions Shogun Rua, Forrest Griffin and Minotauro Nogueira.
Countdown to UFC 135
135. Countdown to UFC 135
September 20, 2011
Can Jon Jones spectacular run through the 205-pound weight class continue against hungry former champ Rampage Jackson? Follow these light heavyweight stars, along with Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck, on the countdown to UFC 135.
Countdown to UFC 136
136. Countdown to UFC 136
October 3, 2011
Supremacy in the lightweight and featherweight divisions will be determined in October. But before the first bell rings, the work takes place in the gym, where Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard, Jose Aldo, and Kenny Florian count down to UFC 136.
Countdown to UFC 137
137. Countdown to UFC 137
October 24, 2011
Two former titleholders collide as BJ Penn fights Nick Diaz, plus heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo meet with their eyes on becoming the future champ.
UFC On FOX Free Fight Feature
138. UFC On FOX Free Fight Feature
November 11, 2011
Saturday, Nov. 12, UFC champion Cain Velasquez collides with Brazilian knockout artist Junior dos Santos.
Countdown to UFC 139
139. Countdown to UFC 139
November 17, 2011
Countdown to UFC 139 - six champions; one night in San Jose. Watch the preparations for Shogun vs. Hendo, Silva vs. Le and Faber vs. Bowles.
Countdown to UFC 141
141. Countdown to UFC 141
December 29, 2011
Brock Lesnar welcomes Alistair Overeem into the UFC, and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone meets Nate Diaz in a pivotal lightweight matchup at UFC 141.
Countdown to UFC 147
147. Countdown to UFC 147
June 18, 2012
Since their epic first meeting in 2009, Wanderlei Silva has sought redemption against former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, eager to even the score. Brazilian legend Fabricio Werdum looks to square off against heavyweight Mike Russow.
Countdown to UFC 148
148. Countdown to UFC 148
July 2, 2012
UFC® Countdown takes an exclusive look into the lives and training camps of UFC® stars. In this episode, Countdown follows middleweight champion Anderson Silva and challenger Chael Sonnen as they prepare for their rematch at UFC® 148.
Countdown to 149
149. Countdown to 149
July 16, 2012
Former WEC king Urijah Faber faces what could be his final shot at championship metal, while Renan Barao looks to extend his undefeated streak to 32 in a row and become a UFC titleholder in the process. Also hear from Lombard, Boetsch, Kongo, and Jordan.
Countdown to 150
150. Countdown to 150
August 7, 2012
Follow the stories of Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson as they prepare for their rematch August 11. Former champ Edgar is hungry to get the belt back, but 'Smooth' Henderson isn't going to let that happen.
Countdown to 152
152. Countdown to 152
September 18, 2012
Go inside the UFC training camps of UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and contender and former champ Vitor Belfort. Then see British bad boy Michael Bisping get ready for All-American striker, Brian Stann.
Countdown to 153
153. Countdown to 153
October 8, 2012
Two unstoppable forces will meet in the Octagon as Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar prepare for UFC 153. Erick Silva meets top-ten-ranked Jon Fitch, while Glover Teixeria aims to prov
Countdown to UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez
155. Countdown to UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez
December 24, 2012
Heavyweight powerhouses Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez renew their rivalry at the last event of the year.
Countdown 158
158. Countdown 158
March 9, 2013
The battle for the belt is on at UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz.
Countdown to 160
160. Countdown to 160
May 21, 2013
Cain Velasquez looks to wing Bigfoot Silva again but Silva says his fists are ready this time and looks to become the new champion in the UFC 160 Heavyweight Title.
Countdown to 161
161. Countdown to 161
June 11, 2013
At UFC 161, light heavyweight stars face off when former UFC champion Rashad Evans faces Dan Henderson. Heavyweight knockout Roy Nelson squares off against Stipe Miocic in a pivotal bout for the big-boy division, and Shawn Jordan faces Pat Barry.
Countdown to UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
163. Countdown to UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
July 30, 2013
Will the unpredictable, darn-near-unstoppable Chan Sung Jung -- aka "The Korean Zombie" -- be the one to end Jose Aldo's reign over the featherweight division? See how both fighters are preparing for their upcoming title test.
Henderson Vs. Pettis
164. Henderson Vs. Pettis
August 25, 2013
They first met at WEC 53, where Anthony Pettis stole the belt from Benson Henderson with a kick still seen on highlight reels today. Now Bendo has the UFC belt, and this time he doesn't plan on giving it up. See both men prepare for a storybook rematch.
Jon Jones
165. Jon Jones
September 18, 2013
Find out if 26-year-old Jon Jones breaks the light heavyweight title record or if Swedish superstar Alexander Gustafsson dethrones the p4p best fighter in the world? Hear from both men before they clash.
Countdown to 166
166. Countdown to 166
October 16, 2013
All roads lead to Houston as heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former champion Junior Dos Santos prepare to complete their epic title trilogy.
Countdown to 167
167. Countdown to 167
November 11, 2013
Georges St. Pierre has successfully defended his welterweight title a UFC-record 10 times. But No. 1 contender Johny Hendricks asserts that he is a different fighter than anyone the current champ has faced.
Countdown to 168
168. Countdown to 168
December 24, 2013
Chris Weidman shocked the world when he knocked out then-champion Anderson Silva for the middleweight title at UFC 162. While Weidman attempts to validate his first win, Silva looks to regain the respect he had before losing the belt.
Countdown to 169
169. Countdown to 169
January 25, 2014
UFC Countdown takes you behind the scenes before UFC 169 where two UFC titles will be on the line. New bantamweight champ Renan Barao defends his belt against Urijah Faber and Jose Aldo defends the featherweight title against Ricardo Lamas.
Countdown to 170
170. Countdown to 170
February 17, 2014
Womens bantamweight champion and Olympic medalist in judo Ronda Rousey looks to defend her title for tthe second time in eight weeks, this time against Sara McMann, an Olympic medalist in wrestling.
Countdown to UFC 171
171. Countdown to UFC 171
March 8, 2014
Heavy-handed, decorated wrestler Johny Hendricks trains to take home the belt in his hometown of Dallas. But in his way is veteran Robbie Lawler, a devastating striker whose career has re-surged since his 2013 return to the UFC.
Countdown to UFC 172
172. Countdown to UFC 172
April 20, 2014
Owning the 205 pound division since he won the crown in 2011, Jon Jones will put his belt on the line for the 7th straight time at UFC 172. Looking to dethrone the young champ is 22-2 veteran Glover Teixeira, who hasn't lost a fight in over nine years.
Countdown to UFC 175
175. Countdown to UFC 175
June 29, 2014
Go behind the scenes of as two undefeated champions prepare to defend their titles against hungry challengers at UFC 175 on July 5.
Countdown to UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso
178. Countdown to UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso
September 21, 2014
Demetrious Johnson, the most active champion on the UFC roster, prepares for his sixth title fight in two years against hard-hitting Arizonan Chris Cariaso.
Countdown to UFC 179
179. Countdown to UFC 179
October 19, 2014
Countdown takes you behind the scenes before UFC 179 as three Brazilians brace to fight. Reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo welcomes Team Alpha Male rival Chad Mendes back to the country, his mind as intent on victory as Mendes' is on redemption.
UFC 180 Free Fight: Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson
180. UFC 180 Free Fight: Fabricio Werdum vs. Roy Nelson
November 3, 2014
Both Fabricio Werdum and Mark Hunt have taken on Roy Nelson and come out on top. Which fighter will become the interim heavyweight champion at UFC 180?
Countdown to UFC 181: Johny Hendricks vs Robbie Lawler
181. Countdown to UFC 181: Johny Hendricks vs Robbie Lawler
November 30, 2014
UFC Countdown goes behind the scenes as four of the sport's best athletes prepare for their title fights at UFC 181. Welterweight champion Johny Hendricks braces for a championship rematch of his Fight of the Year against Robbie Lawler.
Countdown to UFC 182
182. Countdown to UFC 182
December 28, 2014
Go behind the scenes with four of the world's best athletes. Light heavyweight king Jon Jones braces for the most challenging - and personal - fight of his career against Daniel Cormier, a former Olympic wrestler with an undefeated record.
Ronda Rousey vs Cat Zingano
183. Ronda Rousey vs Cat Zingano
February 18, 2015
UFC Countdown takes you inside the training camps and lives of four of the best women's bantamweights in the world. UFC champion, Olympic medalist and bona fide superstar Ronda Rousey faces fellow undefeated fighter Cat Zingano.
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  • Premiere Date
    February 14, 2013