Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) aired its traditional "Countdown" preview show for UFC 144: "Edgar vs. Henderson" on Tuesday night, featuring a behind-the-scenes look as current Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar prepares to defend his strap against former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) kingpin Ben Henderson on Saturday night (Feb. 25, 2012) at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

To check out immediate reactions to the 30-minute special be sure to check out our live UFC 144 "Countdown" discussion thread right here.

"Countdown" to UFC 144 will also feature a closer look at the 205-pound match up between PRIDE FC legend Quinton Jackson and The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 Champion Ryan Bader.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Feb. 25), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the preliminary card action will begin to flow earlier than that around 7 p.m. ET.

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