Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) aired its traditional "Countdown" preview show for UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" on FUEL TV earlier tonight (April 17, 2012), which featured a behind-the-scenes look as current Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones prepares to defend his strap against former 205-pound division kingpin -- and now bitter rival -- Rashad Evans this Saturday night (April 21, 2012) at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

To check out immediate reactions to the 30-minute special be sure to check out our live UFC 145 "Countdown" discussion thread right here.

The "Countdown" to UFC 145 video special also features a closer look at the co-main event, a Welterweight showdown between rising star Rory MacDonald surging British prospect Che Mills.

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

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