UFC Countdown to 99: 'The Comeback' to debut on Spike TV June 9

by MMAmania.com on Jun 8, 2009 10:57 AM EDT

"UFC Countdown" to UFC 99: "The Comeback" will debut on Spike TV tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9) at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming event this weekend (June 13) at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.

The hour-long special presentation will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, including main event participants former middleweight champion, Rich "Ace" Franklin, and ex-Pride FC smashing machine, Wanderlei Silva.

We’ll also get the skinny on the heavyweight showdown between Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo, as well as hear more from feuding welterweights, Marcus Davis and Dan Hardy.

For those who miss the "Countdown" to UFC 99 premier it will re-air on Thursday, June 11 at 2 a.m. ET and then again on Saturday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. ET. To check out a preview special of "UFC Countdown" to 99 click here.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide all the coverage you can handle, including LIVE blow-by-blow UFC 99 results of the main card action at 3 p.m. ET on fight afternoon, as well as the latest quick results earlier in the day as they happen.

To check out the complete UFC 99 fight card click here.

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I thought Heath Herring is not on the card. He got injured and kongo is the replacement.

by vyapaar on Jun 8, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

sorry about the double post. I thought the first did not go thru — having internet problems

by Vyapaar on Jun 8, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

franklin is getting beat down in this fight… silva is gonna bring the pressure to franklin and shut him down in the first via brutal knees

by brendan on Jun 8, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

everyone has a dream

by Jared on Jun 8, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

So basically this will be an hour of Wand running around like a lunatic with a snorkel on as Rich bores the crap out of everyone while sporting a shiner.

by Jeremyjackson on Jun 8, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

FRANKLIN WILL WIN!!!!!!!!!!

by NM on Jun 9, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought Herring is not on the card due to injury and Kongo is fighting instead.

by Vyapaar on Jun 8, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah I know. Thanks. Just on auto pilot I guess.

by MMAmania on Jun 8, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

has the UFC changed the TV ad yet?

by john on Jun 8, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

yessir

by Jared on Jun 8, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

They’ve changed it, but they still air the one w/ herring every once in a while.

by LJ on Jun 8, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Both great fighters with a lot of heart and class. I have always been a fan of both, but Wandy needs this more. I can’t see ace finishing this fight, but I can see Wandy finishing it. If it goes to the judges than I see Rich taking it.

by BOW on Jun 8, 2009 11:21 AM EDT reply actions

I think Silva does not need this as much as Rich does. I think they both need a win but Rich needs it more in my opinion

by Vyapaar on Jun 8, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions

I think its the opposite.

Franklin was very close to winning his last agains Hendo.
Silva was nowhere close to winning against Jackson.

by Green Inferno on Jun 8, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

This should of been a free fight. These overseas card are usually pretty weak. I’ll be flying on Sat night, but even if I wasn’t I wouldn’t pay $60 for this card.

by kibbled_bits on Jun 8, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

If Kongo wins he better get a title shot after Saturday.

by Anon on Jun 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

why i think carwin is #1 contender. atleast carwin took out a legit top 10 fighter. kongo has beat 2 cans and one semi decent heavyweight in hardonk. winner of kongo-cain is after carwin.

by Jared on Jun 8, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

if kongo wins the ufc should put kongo/carwin in ufc 102 4 number 1 contender thtt give enough time to be ready to fight 4 the title in ufc 104 vs mir/lesnar IMO

by JoW on Jun 8, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions