Programming alert: UFC on FUEL TV part of network's free preview from Feb. 13-19

Good news for fight fans expecting to be left in the dark this Wednesday night.

The upcoming UFC on FUEL TV: "Sanchez vs. Ellenberger" fight card, emanating from the Omaha Civic Auditorium on Feb. 15, 2012, in Omaha, Nebraska, will be available as part of the network's free preview beginning TONIGHT (FEB. 13) at 7 p.m. ET with "UFC Reloaded."

As the network says, now's the time to UFC'it.

On Fight Night, the network will be airing five straight hours of LIVE fight programming, including a one-hour live Prefight Show (7:00 PM ET), three hours of live fighting, and a one-hour live Postfight show (11:00 PM ET). In addition, the network presents an entire Fight Week featuring all the best UFC programming including signature shows like "UFC Tonight," "UFC Ultimate Insider," "Best of Pride," "UFC Champions Roundtable" and more.

More details, after the jump.

"As a salute to UFC fans, FUEL TV will telecast an unprecedented amount of UFC programming - more than 100 hours' worth - this week," says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "If you're a UFC fan, this is a must-see week highlighted by an amazing must-watch live fight on Wednesday night. Fans should check with their local television provider to see if the special preview is available so they can take advantage FUEL TV's Fight Week upgrade opportunity."

UFC on Fuel TV 1 will be headlined by a welterweight war featuring top division contenders Diego Sanchez and Jake Ellenberger facing off for a spot in the crowded 170-pound title chase. Stefan Struve and Dave Herman are also set to return to the Octagon for a heavyweight showdown in the co-featured fight of the night.

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