Live 'Countdown' to UFC 148 discussion thread for 'Silva vs Sonnen 2' on FUEL TV

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns with its "Countdown" preview show for UFC 148: "Silva vs. Sonnen 2," featuring a behind-the-scenes look as current Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva prepares to defend his strap against division number one contender Chael Sonnen on Saturday night (July 7, 2012) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tune in TONIGHT (Tues., July 3) at 9 p.m. ET on FUEL TV and talk, complain, whine, boast -- whatever it is you do -- about the program in the comments section below.

"Countdown" to UFC 148 will also feature a closer look at the 205-pound rubber match between former Light Heavyweight Champions Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin.

Replays will air on FUEL TV at the following days and times (ET):

Wednesday (July 4) at 5 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Thursday (July 5) at 11 p.m.
Friday (July 6) at 4 p.m.
Saturday (July 7) at 7 p.m.

Remember: MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., July 7), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on pay-per-view. The latest quick updates of the live action will begin to flow earlier than that around 6:30 p.m. ET with the preliminary bouts.

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