MetroPCS fan chat with UFC President Dana White and Jon Jones live blog and updates

When Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White arrives at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington, today (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012), he'll do so for the UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" event that will air live and free on network television at 8 p.m. ET.

But before all that, the Octagon king will be joined backstage by Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones for a live fan chat courtesy of MetroPCS.

The press release explains:

MetroPCS will host a live fan chat with Ultimate Fighting Championship® President Dana White and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones backstage during UFC® on FOX 5: HENDERSON vs. DIAZ. Participants are invited to tweet questions to #AskDana or submit questions on the MetroPCS' Facebook page leading up to or during the chat. White, Jones and other special guests will weigh in on the coveted fourth spot on #TeamMetro, discuss the event, recent news and answer questions live from participants. Fans are invited to "like" MetroPCS' Facebook page and check out the UFC tab to participate in the action.

The chat begins at 6 p.m. ET, and we'll cover it live with complete updates on anything important said by White or Jones or anyone else who pops in.

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It's Geno in da hizzy and the chat will be up shortly.

Technical problems are marring this thing, folks. Might have to just relay the video later, if that's a possibility. Stand by. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Sorry again, everybody.