UFC Countdown 87 for 'Seek and Destroy' on Spike TV this week
by MMAmania.com on Aug 6, 2008 11:08 AM EDT
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"UFC Countdown" to the major "Seek and Destroy" pay-per-view (PPV) event this weekend will debut on Spike TV on Thursday, August 7 at 11 p.m. ET.
The hour-long special presentation will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline perhaps the biggest mixed martial arts show of the summer.
Here’s the official description:
"See Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre as he trains in his hometown to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY against Jon Fitch. First time Welterweight title challenger Jon Fitch prepares to take on the fight of his career. Also see Heath Herring and Brock Lesnar as they get ready for a Heavyweight battle."
Of course, we’ll also get to check out some footage of the camps for lightweights Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta –- a 155-pound number one contender eliminator match that UFC President Dana White anticipates being a possible "Fight of the Year" candidate.
UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" is set for the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on August 9. MMAmania.com will provide all the coverage you can handle, including LIVE blow-by-blow UFC 87 results of the main card action on fight night.
Come check us out.
For those who miss the "Countdown" premier it will re-air on Thursday, August 7 at 1 a.m. ET and Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. ET.
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I wonder why it airs on THursday instead of the regular day, Tuesday? I wish it wasnt at 11:00 on THursday. I try to go to bed as early as possible on thursdays so that I can wake up to a FRIDAY! Especially this week cause My Eagles are playing the steelers in the preseason, and I am dying to get a look my team, and I like this years preseason cause I will get to watch a lot of Kevin Kolb!
by john on Aug 6, 2008 11:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding! I can’t remember the last UFC countdown i actually watched on tv. Spike plays them so late, I have to watch them online from another source. Start them at 10:00. I can get enough beauty rest going to bed at 11:00.
by Open24hrz on Aug 6, 2008 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ironic that your name is Open24hrz??? Move to he west coast and get Direct TV, Spike is on East Coast time. Or just get a DVR.
by BNF on Aug 6, 2008 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if GSP’s boyfriends will be on this one again?
by kevin doesn't know shit on Aug 6, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bed at 11 huh, this summer, I’m averaging 4 hours of sleep a night
by kevin doesn't know shit on Aug 6, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry John, but your Eagles are in trouble! The guys the Steelers are going to cut are going to kill the guys the Eagles are going to cut….LOL!
Just jokes man…I’m a huge Steelers fan, so I had to bust your chops a little.
by TonyDrip on Aug 6, 2008 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its cool, my lil brother is a steelers fan, so I will have to hear him run his mouth through out the game anyway! MIght as well get use dto it@!
by john on Aug 6, 2008 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m a cowboys fan John… I hope we smoke you guys again this season
by Kory on Aug 6, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats ok the eagles owned the cowboys for what 8 seasons prior to last year
by roy on Aug 6, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NY GIANTS!!!! SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!! Oh yeah.. the PAts 18- 1.
by PhilQNY on Aug 6, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FU phil, I’m a pats fan..LOL!!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Aug 6, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it hurts then.. 18-1.. hey you guys had a great season last year. undefeated during the regular season.. and then got stomped by my GIANTS in the SUPER BOWL. BIG BLUE!! It’s GIANT’s COUNTRY! Ask the Pats..they know..and they’ll never forget the final score.
by PhilQNY on Aug 6, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep they had a great season. 18 wins and one Giant Loss.
by kitsunex on Aug 6, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my opinion this card is more stacked than UFC 73: Stacked. Cant wait until Saturday.
by the_mexicutioner on Aug 6, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DREAM has signed Gilbert Yvel and it looks like he will eventually fight his teammate Alistar Overeem, that will be an awesome fight with excellent Muy tai displayed! He signed for 3 fights!
by john on Aug 6, 2008 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here are my predictions for the individual bonus awards at UFC 87:
Fight of the night will be hUERTA VS. Florian
Submission of the night will go to Maia
KO of the night will come out of the Kongo vs. Elverson match up. Its really ashame that this fight wont air because Kongo is an amazing Kickboxer and Elverson is a Muy Tai fighter who hates wrestlers. These 2 are going to stand tow to toe and exchange punches, Knees, Kicks and elbows till someone goes down. Its a travesty that I have to watch Manny/amerson instead of this fight!
by john on Aug 6, 2008 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I won’t get to see any of the build up or get to see it live. You’ve got to feel for us British :(
I will only get to see the fight using the usual video sites. I’m gutted, f_@king hate this part. Especially as GSP is fighting in one of his hardest tests to date
by Automation on Aug 6, 2008 12:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Setanta. Its only £13.99 a month and all the events are live around 3am. Does mean that you have to try and stay awake after a Sat night out and you get all the Premiership.
by UKmmaBOY on Aug 6, 2008 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Setanta, because of them, Bravo doesn’t get to broadcast live events.
You have to pay £13.99 per month to watch any UFC event including the free ones. Setanta wanted all the rights. Setanta doesn’t show anything else of interest to me.
As I have a young family, it is impossible for me to stay up throught the night.
On a promising note, BT have a Broadband, Telephone a freeview package for £24.50 per month and that includes Setanta channels.
by Automation on Aug 6, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Bravo never did the events live, it was a cut 3 hr show the night after which meant you couldn’t use the Internet the day after. So even if you didn’t know the results you could figure out if a the main event was going to a decision by how long was left in the programme. Live events are better as the round breaks are a minute and you get the swing matches.
£13.99 isnt too much if you convert it into USD and mutiply it by 12, im sure our American friends would be happy to pay $85 for all UFC events.
by UKmmaBOY on Aug 6, 2008 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$85 for the whole year. damn you brits are lucky. i would stay up till 3 am for only $85 for every ufc ppv. im so jealous.
by b.w. on Aug 6, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot to say there was a delay in Bravo’s broadcast and LMAO at working out the main event. It was easy to work out lol.
The US conversion is x 2 which would make it $335 per year
by Automation on Aug 6, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol, maths was never my good point. Thats why I was sacked from my job in a bank!!
by UKmmaBOY on Aug 6, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That really sucks Auto… Can’t you do like UKmmaBoy says, but just record it and watch on Sunday???
by BNF on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol You don’t know my wife.
All electrical items need to be switched off when we got to bed. She can’t sleep knowing that something electrical is still on.
Maybe its not feel for the British, just feel for me :( lol
by Automation on Aug 6, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL… You just have to drop the hammer like I do. Just explain to her very nicely MMA comes 1st and she is a close 2nd! LMAO!
by BNF on Aug 6, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I do feel bad for you Auto, don’t worry I will let you know how great it was on Sunday!!
by UKmmaBOY on Aug 6, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I need some info, I just joined BetUS.com and I’m wondering about the “FP” checkbox. Is that freeplay? Does this mean that you don’t have to wage anything, but can still see how much you could’ve won?
by MikeD on Aug 6, 2008 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s strange that the “Countdown” show is on a Thursday in the US, as it aired last night (Tuesday evening) here in Canada on Sportsnet at both 7:00 and 10:00 pm EST.
by JimmyC on Aug 6, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know id anybody seen this but, Swick puts real Quick on his boy Fitch. Swick seems to think that Fitch beat all the big names in the WW division. yeah yeah..Real Quick with Mike Thick.
by Ro-J on Aug 6, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know id anybody seen this but, Swick puts real Quick on his boy Fitch. Swick seems to think that Fitch beat all the big names in the WW division. yeah yeah..Real Quick with Mike Thick.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/7/29/581995/mike-swick-talks-ufc-87-gs
by Ro-J on Aug 6, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know id anybody seen this but, Swick puts real Quick on his boy Fitch. Swick seems to think that Fitch beat all the big names in the WW division. yeah yeah..Real Quick with Mike Thick.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/7/29/581995/mike-swick-talks-ufc-87-gs
by Ro-J on Aug 6, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m a little mad about Huerta running his mouth so soon but I think it might be a smart business move on his part.
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Aug 6, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“smart business move” might works in Huerta’s favor if he does win this next fight against Florian. Since he already run his mouth and if he does lose, then UFC will have gained a leverage against Huerta.
by 123boogie on Aug 6, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Swick fights like a girl. Better yet he doesnt even fight. He gets by. Swick can keep on living his dream through Fitch cause thats the closest he will ever get to the 170 title.
by rbang on Aug 6, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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