We're literally just hours away from the start of UFC 73: "Stacked."
Before the blockbuster show begins, I just want to hit a few points and recap our coverage for those readers who may not be regulars or don't want to go hunting around for some information we passed along earlier.
Here's some stuff in case you missed it:
UFC 73 live blogging — UFCmania reader "DrubySunshine" will be back to live blog the UFC 73 main card on the pay-per-view (PPV) telecast at 10 p.m. ET, providing comprehensive round-by-round fight commentary. The quick results of the undercard action should begin to flow between 7 and 8 p.m. ET. For these up-to-the minute UFC 73 results click here. Swing by if you get a chance ... there should be some good discussion throughout the night.
Any Given Saturday — Our online radio program will begin right before showtime at 9 p.m. ET. The hour-long segment will feature UFC middleweight Travis Lutter, who will share his thoughts on the card tonight, as well as discuss his upcoming fight with Ryan Jensen at UFC 74. Visit this Web site at 9 p.m. and listen to host Luke Thomas run through the various match ups. It's a fan-friendly show, which means you can also call-in and talk to Travis and Luke at anytime during the PREFIGHT program at 9 p.m. and the POSTFIGHT broadcast immediately following the show. It's the only online radio show dedicated to covering UFC events before and after ... don't miss it.
UFC 73 predictions — Me and Jesse went at it again in our UFC 73 quick preview, analysis and predictions. Because of the tight match ups on the main card tonight it is really a toss-up. Hell, every mixed martial arts bout is a toss up. Regardless, it's a fun post ... check it out when you have some time.
UFC 73 betting — Don't forget to check out the free betting tips and advice from our resident handicapper, Desert Dog, for UFC 73. There are still some good bets out there and it always makes the evening that much more interesting when there's some green on the line. Check out the odds and "smart bets" when you have some time. Or, skip all that and head over to BetUs.com and Bodog to get in on the action right now.
Watch UFC 73: We rolled out a comprehensive list of restaurants, pubs, sports bars and other fine establishments across the nation that are airing the event tonight. This is one of the most competitive cards the UFC has put together in some time -- not to mention there are two titles on the line. I think you need to watch it. So if you don't want to sit at home or on your buddies beat-up couch, do yourself a favor and hit up one of these spots later on tonight. Thank me later.
Fantasy MMA — Don't forget to sign up for free over at MMAPlayground.com and join our fight camp, UFCmaniacs. Pick winners and make fantasy bets on UFC 73 and other events during this "fight season" for a chance to win cool prizes and cold hard cash. Leave your MMAPlayground.com username in the comments section below and I'll go ahead and invite you to join our squad.
I think that's all for now.
Don't forget to check out our UFC 73 archives for all the news you can handle about this event and anything else I may have missed. From interviews to stories to videos, we've got all the bases covered for UFC 73 located in there.
I hope many of you stop-in tonight for the LIVE UFC 73 results. It's gonna be a a great show.
For the final UFC 73 line up click here.
See you in a few ... enjoy the show tonight.
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