While the main card for UFC 146 is going to get all the attention because of the all-heavyweight gimmick and Junior dos Santos defending the UFC Heavyweight Championship in the main event, the preliminary card offers a number of appealing fights that are worth watching.
As is the case with all UFC shows, you can catch most of the preliminary card on the FX Network starting at 8 p.m. ET. There will be four fights taking place on that network, but that leaves three non-main card fights you won’t be able to see.
Using a formula that appears to be working well for the company, UFC 146 will feature the first three fights streaming live on the UFC Facebook page. All you have to do is “Like” UFC and a video stream will show up.
Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
When: Saturday, May 26
Start Time: Preliminary Fights Start at 6:45 p.m. ET
Live Streaming: Facebook
FACEBOOK PRELIMINARY FIGHT CARD
| WEIGHT CLASS | MATCHUP (RECORD) |
|---|---|
| Featherweight | Mike Brown (25-8) vs. Daniel Pineda (17-7) |
| Light Heavyweight | Kyle Kingsbury (11-3) vs. Glover Teixeira (17-2) |
| Lightweight | Jacob Volkmann (14-2) vs. Paul Sass (12-0) |
One of the smart things about airing these fights on Facebook is the fighters will get the exposure they normally wouldn’t get just fighting in front of a live crowd—most of which will arrive late just to see the main card and go home.
In order to keep the sport growing, UFC has to do all it can to make new stars. To do that, it has to make everyone’s fights easily accessible. Live streaming the preliminary card will continue to work wonders for the company and the fighters.
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