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Programming reminder: 'Countdown to UFC 130' debuts tonight (May 25) on Spike TV

Countdown to UFC 130: "Rampage vs. Hamill" will debut TONIGHT (Wednesday, May 25, 2011) at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

The network special will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, featuring former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and division stalwart Matt "The Hammer" Hamill.

UFC.com currently lists the replay of "Countdown to UFC 130" at the following times:

Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m. ET on Spike TV.
Saturday, May 28 at 6 p.m. ET on Spike TV.

"Rampage vs. Hamill" will also feature a co-main event between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir and Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 10 Champion Roy "Big Country" Nelson.

Here is the current UFC 130 fight card and line up:

Main Event:

205 lbs.: Quinton Jackson vs. Matt Hamill

Main Card (Pay-per-view):

265 lbs.: Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson
265 lbs.: Travis Browne vs. Stefan Struve
185 lbs.: Jorge Santiago vs. Brian Stann
170 lbs.: Thiago Alves vs. Rick Story

Preliminary Card (Spike TV at 8 p.m.):

185 lbs.: Tim Boetsch vs. Kendall Grove
135 lbs.: Demetrious Johnson vs. Miguel Torres

Preliminary Card (Facebook at 7 p.m.):

155 lbs.: Rafaello Oliveira vs. Gleison Tibau
135 lbs.: Chris Cariaso vs. Michael McDonald
135 lbs.: Renan Barao vs. Cole Escovedo

Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 130, beginning with the pay-per-view telecast at 9 p.m. ET on May 28. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.

To get up to speed on all the action for the Memorial Day weekend event, check out our UFC 130: "Rampage vs. Hamill" news archive by clicking here.

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