Programming alert: UFC 'Countdown to 110' debuts on Spike TV Feb. 18

Countdown to UFC 110: "Nogueira vs. Velasquez" will debut Thursday, Feb. 18, at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring current UFC heavyweight contenders Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira and Cain Velasquez.

For those who miss the "Countdown to UFC 110" premier it will re-air on Friday, Feb. 19 at 1:00 a.m. ET and again on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. ET on Spike TV.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, Feb. 21), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view from Sydney. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 8 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts.

To get up to speed on the "Nogueira vs. Velasquez" event be sure to check out the complete UFC 110 archive by clicking here.