From
Spike TV:
New York, NY, February 9, 2012 – Dan
Henderson, one of mixed martial arts’ all time greats, will serve as the first
guest on Spike TV’s new primetime mixed martial arts magazine show, “Spike’s
MMA Uncensored Live,” on Thursday, February 23 at 11:00pm ET/PT.
Henderson, a former Strikeforce light heavyweight and Pride middleweight
champion, most recently fought and defeated Mauricio Rua at UFC 139 in
November, in what many consider one of the best fights in recent memory.
The premiere episode will also feature a comprehensive look at mixed martial
arts in Japan on the eve of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will air on
pay-per-view on Saturday, February 25 from Saitama, Japan.
Japan is the birthplace of modern competitive mixed martial arts, but in the
ten years since a UFC event was last held there, the fortunes of MMA in Japan
have seen an astonishing rise and a dramatic fall, precipitated by widespread
corruption, death threats, and the influence of the ruthless Japanese mafia.
The “MMA Uncensored Live” panelists will also breakdown UFC 144, discussing the
highly anticipated battle between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Ben
Henderson and a light heavyweight showdown between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
and Ryan Bader.
The recently re-named “MMA Uncensored Live” features radio personality Craig
Carton as host with middleweight fighter Nate Quarry and mixed martial arts
veteran journalist Mike Straka as fight experts. More information on the
premiere telecast will be announced shortly.
“MMA Uncensored Live” will broadcast each week from the heart of New York City
at the iconic MTV Studios in Times Square. This half-hour, multi-platform
show will feature a look ahead at the weekend’s big mixed martial arts fights,
and a look back at the action from recent bouts. The show will feature
lively debate and discussion with the show hosts along with live in-studio
interviews with many of the world’s top fighters, in-depth investigative
features and action-packed highlights, as well as viewer interaction via
Twitter, Facebook, and other social media channels.
Jay Peterson, David Larzelere, and Jon Gerstel of Original Media along with Jon
Slusser from Spike TV serve as Executive Producers. Christopher Martello
serves as Vice President, Sports for Spike TV.
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