For those who have enjoyed watching the preliminary UFC bouts on network television, there is a spoiler alert!  In an article written by Michael David Smith, of Fanhouse fame, it has been reported that Spike TV has only been contracted to show 10 evenings of preliminary matches for the year 2010.  The Spike network has already showed two evenings worth of preliminary activity so far this year.  Therefore, it has been decided that due to UFC 110 being held in Australia, and the obvious issues that arise for broadcasters concerning the time difference, that the preliminary bouts from UFC 110 will not be aired on Spike.  This comes as a blow to fight fans everywhere, as according to Spikes network ratings, it has become customary for payperview subscribers to watch the preliminaries on Spike.  According to Smith, “Spike and the UFC haven’t determined the future dates that prelims will be aired, but UFC 111 on March 27, UFC 113 on May 8, UFC 114 on May 29, UFC 115 on June 12 and UFC 116 on July 3 would seem to be safe bets.”

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~Pastor Bob

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