MMA Television Programming for September 2008

MMA Television Programming for Hawaii – September 2008 (All shows are in HST on Oceanic Time Warner Cable):
Info may be updated after original post date so keep checking back.

• Wed, September 3 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: John and Julie: On this episode of TapouT, the guys head to Greg Jackson’s gym in Albuquerque, NM to check out fighter John Dodson. While there the guys see another amazing fighter, Julie Kedzie, and decide to also see if she has what it takes to be the first female TapouT sponsored fighter.
• Wed, September 3 @ 5PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  UFC 88 Breakthrough Countdown: Watch UFC® legend Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell in training while he prepares to face undefeated light heavyweight contender Rashad “Sugar” Evans. See how he came back from the terrible hamstring injury that originally put this match on hold. Go behind-the-scenes with Rashad Evans as he gets ready to take on his most dangerous challenge in hopes of getting a title shot.
• Fri, September 5 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: MMA Legend Bas Rutten, Fight Master Kenny Rice, and Combat Correspondent Ron Kruck provide all the latest news, highlights, interviews, in-depth analysis, and fighter rankings. Guests include actor Michael Jai White and former IFL Middleweight Champ Matt Horwich.
• Fri, September 5 @ 4:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Tomorrow’s Champions, Vol 2: A showcase of future Mixed Martial Arts stars who have fought on HDNet Fights. You may not know all the fighters now, but they have shown the ability to one day be champions. Fighters include Rory Markham, Clay French, Johny Hendricks, Mike Budnik and Dave Jansen.
• Sat, September 6 @ 4PM on PPV Channel 0701 or HDPPV Channel 1700 (preshow starts at 3:30PM)
  UFC 88 Breakthrough: Liddell vs. Evans: In his first fight since a stunning victory over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79, UFC legend Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell is back to face undefeated light heavyweight contender Rashad “Sugar” Evans. Will Evans plow through Liddell to jump to the top of the 205-lb. rankings? Or will Liddell successfully continue his crusade to regain the UFC Light Heavyweight Title? [Fight Card]
• Sun, September 7 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Wed, September 10 @ 3PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  WEC Live on Versus: Urijah Faber vs. Mike Brown, Paulo Filho vs. Chael Sonnen, Jens Pulver vs. Leonard Garcia, Danillo Villefort vs. Jake Rosholt, Rob McCullough Vs. Donald Cerrone, Jose Aldo Vs. Jonathan Brookins, Alex Schoenauer Vs. Steve Steinbeiss, Ed Ratcliff Vs. Danny Castillo, Johny Hendricks Vs. Alex Serdyukov, Rani Yahya Vs. Yoshiro Maeda. [Fight Card]
• Wed, September 10 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: Pat Curran: On this episode of TapouT, the guys head to Lakemoor, IL to meet up with UFC fighter Jeff Curran who has been training his cousin, Pat Curran for the past few years. Pat has just turned Pro MMA and TapouT believes he might have what it takes to go far.
• Wed, September 10 @ 4PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  UFC Unleashed: The best fights in the Octagon. UFC Unleashed is a themed hour of the best fights, legendary fighters and previews of upcoming battles.
• Fri, September 12 @ 2PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Fri, September 12 @ 3PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Ring of Combat XXI: Mixed Martial Arts returns to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey with two championship belts on the line. In the Main Event, undefeated Ricardo Romero defends his Light Heavyweight title against Glen Sandull. In the Co-Main Event, undefeated Charlie Brenneman goes up against John “Doomsday” Howard for the Ring of Combat Welterweight title.
• Fri, September 12 @ 5:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  DREAM 6 Middleweight Grand Prix Finals Preview: Ron Kruck is joined by top middleweight Nate Marquardt to preview the Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament Finals scheduled for DREAM 6. Semifinal match-ups on the September 23rd card are Gegard Mousasi vs. Melvin Manhoef and Zelg Galesic vs. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, with the winners squaring off that same night for the title. Each fighters first two 2 bouts in the tournament will be analyzed, and predictions will be made for will become the champion at DREAM 6.
• Sat, September 13 @ 4PM on ????
  Strikeforce Young Guns III: Mike Davis vs. OJ Dominguez, Gennaro Strangis vs. Alex Trevino, Hussain Rasouli vs. Jonathan Arce, Eric Castile vs. Adam Antolin, Yohan Banks vs. Dave Ashkinaz, Chris Bostick vs. Jorge Interiano, Daniel Hernandez vs. Ron Keslar, Evan Esguerra vs. Gabby Solorio, David Barrios vs. Andrew Valladares, Brandon Michaels vs. Luke Rockhold, Alvin Cacdac vs. Jose Palacios.
• Sun, September 14 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Wed, September 17 @ 1PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer: Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer, Clay Guida vs. Mac Danzig, Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer, Ed Herman vs. Alan Belcher, Joe Lauzon vs. Kyle Bradley, Jeremy Horn vs. Wilson Gouveia, Drew McFedries vs. Mike Massenzio, Jason Brilz vs. Brad Morris, Dan Miller vs. Rob Kimmons. [Fight Card]
• Wed, September 17 @ 4PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  The Ultimate Fighter Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir: The eigth season of The Ultimate Fighter® features Lightweight and Light Heavyweight tournaments. Interim UFC® Heavyweight Champion ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira and former UFC® Heavyweight title holder Frank Mir are coaches of this seasons’ fighters.
• Wed, September 17 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: Travis Marx: On this episode of TapouT, the guys make their way to Salt Lake City, UT where they have heard of a Utah Highway Patrol Officer, Travis Marx who has been making quite a name for himself in the MMA world.
• Fri, September 19 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Fri, September 19 @ 4:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  HDNet Fights Presents: SportFight XXIV: Domination: Enoch Wilson vs. Brian Geraghty, Michael Pierce vs. Mark Miller, Mychael Clark vs. DJ Lindermann, Mike Joy vs. Cody Stevens, Aaron Stark vs. Ron Fields, Damian Dantibo vs. Joey Guel, Dave Jansen vs. Sterling Ford, Cody McKenzie vs. Ian Loveland, Tyson Jeffries vs. Will Courchaine, Colt Tombs vs. Colin Porter. [Fight Card – PDF]
• Sat, September 20 @ 5PM on ????
  Strikeforce at the Playboy Mansion: Joe “Diesel” Riggs vs. Kazuo Misaki, Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Anthony “El Roro” Ruiz, Josh “The Punk” Thomson vs. Ashe Bowman, Cory “The One” Devela vs. Terry Martin.
• Sun, September 21 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Tue, September 23 @ ???PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  HDNet Fights Presents: DREAM 6: Ronaldo Jacare vs. Zelg Benkei Galesic, Melvin Manhoef vs. Gegard Mousasi, Hideo Tokoro vs. Atsushi Yamamoto. [Fight Card]
• Wed, September 24 @ 4PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  The Ultimate Fighter Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir: The eigth season of The Ultimate Fighter features Lightweight and Light Heavyweight tournaments. Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira and former UFC Heavyweight title holder Frank Mir are coaches of this seasons’ fighters.
• Wed, September 24 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: TJ Cook: On this episode of TapouT, the guys travel to Ocala, FL to meet up with their old friend Tommy Trauma Sauer and check out up and coming fighter, TJ Cook, who he trains.
• Fri, September 26 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Fri, September 26 @ ???PM on Showtime Channel 0633 or HD Showtime Channel 1633
  ShoXC Challenger Series: Abel Cullum vs. Wilson Reis, Shane Del Rosario vs. Carl Seumanutafa, Monkhon WiWasuk vs. David Douglas, Erik Apple vs. Matt Makowski.
• Sun, September 28 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!

Ongoing/repeat shows include UFC Unleashed (UFC) on SpikeTV (0559), Various Specials on HDNet Fights (1355), World Extreme Cagefighting and WEC Wreckage (WEC) on Versus (0210) or HGOLF (1216), TapouT on Versus (0210) or HGOLF (1216), UFC Wired (UFC) on KFVE (0005), Strikefoce on NBC on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL 1008, EliteXC or ShoXC on Showtime (0633) or HD Showtime (1633), and ICON Sport TV on KFVE (0005). See also: Sherdog.com., Yahoo! Sports, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, MMA Weekly, MMA Mania.

If I missed anything, send it on over and I’ll add it to the list. Thanks!

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MMA Television Programming for August 2008

MMA Television Programming for Hawaii – August 2008 (All shows are in HST on Oceanic Time Warner Cable):
Info may be updated after original post date so keep checking back.

• Fri, August 1 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Guest panelists include MMA legend Randy Couture with details on his new book Becoming the Natural, his co-author Loretta Hunt, and combat sports medical specialist Dr. Johnny Benjamin.
• Fri, August 1 @ 4:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Best of 2008, Vol. 2: The second installment of the best Mixed Martial Arts fights from 2008 on HDNet Fights. Fighters in action include IFL stars Roy Nelson and Waggney Fabiano, former 4-time All-American wrestler Jake Rosholt, and SportFight Featherweight Champion Enoch Wilson.
• Sat, August 2 at the Neil Blaisdell Arena (local event – not televized)
  Icon Hard Times: Kala Kolohe Hose vs. Rolando Dominique, Bao Quach vs. Mark Oshiro, Phil Baroni vs. Ron Verdadero, Ross Ebanez vs. Keoni Bryant, Sidney Silva vs. Hideto Kondo, etc.
• Sun, August 3 @ 3PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  WEC Live on Versus: Brian Stann defends his WEC™ light heavyweight title for the first time against Steve Cantwell, and WEC™ welterweight title holder Carlos Condit takes on Hiromitsu Miura. Watch live on Versus 6pm PT / 9pm ET Sunday night. [Fight Card]
• Sun, August 3 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Wed, August 6 @ 3PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  UFC Unleashed Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin: UFC® Unleashed™ is a themed hour of the best fights, legendary fighters and previews of upcoming battles.
• Wed, August 6 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: Danny Lauzon: TapouT we follow the TapouT crew as they head out to East Bridgewater, MA to check out up-and-coming MMA fighter Dany Lauzon, little brother to UFC fighter Joe Lauzon. Before heading to meet Dany, the guys decide to stop in Boston to check out some historical landmarks where typical TapouT antics ensue. Once on the road again Mask and Skrape continue the fun by driving Punkass to the edge of losing it. Once they finally reach Dany who lives outside of Boston in East Bridgewater they soon discover that Dany has all the potential to be a great fighter but does not have the proper trainers. TapouT brings Dany to Mark DellaGrotte’s gym to show him that there are other options for him if he truly wants to be a professional fighter. The episode builds to the climatic ending where Dany fights at the World Championship Fighting in Wilmington, MA. Special Guest appearance by UFC President Dana White, who stops by the WCF fights.
• Fri, August 8 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Fri, August 8 @ 4:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Strikeforce™: Undercover: The best young fighters in action from Strikeforce, one of the top Mixed Martial Arts promotions in the world. Featured fights include: Lightweight contender Nam Phan (14-4) vs. undefeated Billy Evangelista (6-0), and 21 year-old Miesha Tate vs. veteran Elaina “Beef” Maxwell.
• Sat, August 9 @ 4PM on PPV Channel 0701 or HDPPV Channel 1700 (preshow starts at 3:30PM)
  UFC 87 Seek and Destroy: St-Pierre vs. Fitch: Georges ‘Rush’ St-Pierre defends the UFC® Welterweight Championship at UFC® 87: SEEK AND DESTROY, as number one contender Jon Fitch steps up to take on the newly crowned champion. Then, hometown hero Brock Lesnar returns to the Octagon™ to seek redemption in the Heavyweight Division. Plus, in what could end up being the matchup of the year, lightweight contenders face off as Kenny ‘KenFlo’ Florian battles Roger ‘El Matador’ Huerta. [Fight Card]
• Sun, August 10 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Wed, August 13 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: Greg McIntyre: On this episode of TapouT we follow the TapouT crew as they check in with an old friend Greg McIntyre in San Diego, CA who’s reentering the MMA world after having his colon removed. After stocking up on some TapouT gear, the crew heads to Throwdown Elite Training Facility to catch up with Greg and his trainer, UFC veteran Dean Lister. During the episode, TapouT learns more about Greg, his illness and the struggles he has gone through to get back into the cage. TapouT decides to sponsor Greg at the PURECOMBAT fight event in Visalia, CA where Greg will have to prove whether or not he is physically ready to be back in the cage fighting.
• Fri, August 15 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Fri, August 15 @ 5PM on Showtime Channel 0633 or HD Showtime Channel 1633
  SHOXC Elite Challenger Series: Po`ai Suganuma vs. Jared Hamman. [Fight Card]
• Mon, August 18 @ 3PM on Spike TV Channel 0559
  UFC Unleashed Liddell vs. Silva: UFC® Unleashed™ is a themed hour of the best fights, legendary fighters and previews of upcoming battles.
• Sun, August 17 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Wed, August 20 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: Johny and Jake: The TapouT crew travels to Las Vegas, NV looking for a 185 pounder to fill out their roster – Jake Rosholt and Johny Hendricks are both put to the test it out to see if they have what it takes to be a TapouT fighter in this unbelievable double header.
• Fri, August 22 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Sun, August 24 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!
• Wed, August 27 @ 4PM on Versus Channel 0210 or HGOLF Channel 1216
  TapouT: Albert Manners: On this episode of TapouT, the guys head back to Hilo, HI to scope out fighter Albert Manners who trains with MMA fighter BJ Penn.
• Fri, August 29 @ 3:30PM on HDNET Channel 1355
  Inside MMA: Inside MMA is your opportunity to step inside the world of mixed martial arts and find out what it takes to be a champion. Hosts Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice provide all the latest news and highlights, along with features, analysis, and rankings.
• Sun, August 31 @ 3:30AM on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL Channel 1008
  Strikeforce on NBC: Strikeforce on NBC brings you face-to-face with some of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the nation, every Saturday night! From top professional competitors and champions to the up-and-coming challengers, you’ll get an insider’s perspective on the world’s most extreme sport. Experience the adrenaline-filled, heart-pounding action that comes with each round in the cage – this is a series that will put MMA fans on the edge of their seats!

Ongoing/repeat shows include UFC Unleashed (UFC) on SpikeTV (0559), Various Specials on HDNet Fights (1355), World Extreme Cagefighting and WEC Wreckage (WEC) on Versus (0210) or HGOLF (1216), TapouT on Versus (0210) or HGOLF (1216), UFC Wired (UFC) on KFVE (0005), Strikefoce on NBC on KHNL Channel 0008 or HDKHNL 1008, EliteXC on Showtime (0633) or HD Showtime (1633), and ICON Sport TV on KFVE (0005). See also: Sherdog.com., Yahoo! Sports, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, MMA Weekly, MMA Mania.

If I missed anything, send it on over and I’ll add it to the list. Thanks!