Programming reminder: 'Countdown to UFC on Versus 1' immediately follows WEC 47 live broadcast (March 6)

by Jesse Holland on Mar 5, 2010 1:59 PM EST

Countdown to UFC on Versus 1 will debut Saturday, March 6 at 12:30 a.m. ET (Saturday night into Sunday) on the Versus network to promote the network TV event scheduled for the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado, on Sunday, March 21.

The network special, which premieres immediately following the live broadcast of WEC 47: "Bowles vs. Cruz," will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current UFC light heavyweight contenders Brandon "The Truth" Vera and Jon "Bones" Jones.

For those who miss the "Countdown to UFC on Versus 1" premier it will re-air on March 8 at 4 a.m. ET.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC on Versus 1, beginning with the network TV telecast. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.

We’re still a couple of weeks weeks away from showtime; therefore, feel free to share your thoughts and predictions on "Vera vs. Jones" in the comments section below. And remember that MMAmania.com will be the spot for the latest news and event-related highlights before, during and after the event.

For more on the UFC Versus debut event click here.

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What a sick card for free.

Gonzaga is getting KO’d again.

by HappyLittleTreez on Mar 5, 2010 2:28 PM EST reply actions

jds vs cain

hope jds, wins then we get to see him and cain bang. that will be a sick fight.

by pjpierce on Mar 5, 2010 2:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions

thinking jones is gonna work vera...

and should be in title contention very soon!

I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.

by Newfie3 on Mar 5, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions

HELLLLLPPPPPP

WHICH UK CHANNEL I CAN WATCH IT ? PLEASE HELP

by HAVANA on Mar 5, 2010 3:03 PM EST reply actions

no

Move to North America.

worbanizer

by daniel worby on Mar 5, 2010 5:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Mate chill

It should be on espn. Whenever a event is on spike it on espn. Whenever a event is on pov it on espn so whenever a event is on vs it should be on espn lol.

Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.

by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Mar 5, 2010 6:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Ppv not pov

Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.

by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Mar 5, 2010 6:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Jones by UD

I think GG is going to pull of the upset as well, and hoping Mike Pierce brings home another win for the great Vancouver, WA!!

by LJ. on Mar 5, 2010 3:04 PM EST reply actions

For those DirecTV viewers...

Looks like VS and Directv finally announced a truce and DTV will finally be carrying VS again. However, they think it might be a week before it’s back on. Missing this weekends WEC, but should be golden for this UFC card.

by Slim473 on Mar 5, 2010 3:18 PM EST reply actions

I heard

They werent getting that worked out until at least april. And when Versus comes back, its going to be part of a paid sports package. Fucking annoying, i like my directv, but i miss all the WEC stuff so bad. And now that theyre bringing the UFC there…

Going to church doesnt make you any more Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car.

by GreenThumb on Mar 5, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions

love how it says...

…for those of you who miss the countdown tomorrow you can catch it at 3am on March 8th. Like it aint no thang. Just chill and watch it at 3am on the 8th morons. No sweat.

worbanizer

by daniel worby on Mar 5, 2010 5:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions

which channel is this on in Canada?

I dont even know what Versus is.

by ElStIkO on Mar 5, 2010 5:39 PM EST reply actions

you'll need to be watching tsn2

My fellow canuck.

worbanizer

by daniel worby on Mar 5, 2010 6:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

good stuff thanks

by ElStIkO on Mar 6, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

I wonder if bones is going 2 try & stand at all with Vera!

I think if bones can get his hands on him he’s guna throw hima around like a rag doll like he did with everybody so far. His throws & wrestling is some of the best I’ve seen in a wile. I used 2 be a big Vera fan till he lost his mojo. I pulled for him almost every fight since he came back 2 the ufc but been disapointef everytime. I wana see the killer that was knocking every1 out when he 1at started

by d*locc on Mar 5, 2010 10:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions