UFC Primetime Special to Air on Fox October 30

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One of the major factors that will determine the success of the UFC on Fox is how well the network integrates their new fight toy with other programming. Early indications are positive. I've seen a UFC teaser trailer (it was the same hype video that played as an intro to the press conference announcing the deal) during the single preseason NFL game I watched this year, and now Fox has announced plans to air a one-hour Primetime special:

On Sunday, Oct. 30, in anticipation of the UFC's landmark live primetime FOX debut in November, FOX Sports offers UFC PRIMETIME, an intense, one-hour, behind-the-scenes look at the fighters' preparation leading up to the Nov. 12 main event. FOX Sports recently announced a multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement that features programming on several FOX networks including FX and FUEL TV. Featured programming includes live fights, pre and post shows, countdown shows, and a variety of UFC-produced original programs.

The one-hour Primetime special will air preceding or following NFL football, dependent on the regional market. Fox's October 30 NFL schedule looks like this (all times ET):

1:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers
New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams
Arizona Cardinals at Baltimore Ravens

4:05 PM
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos
Washington Redskins at Buffalo Bills (Toronto)

The UFC has yet to announce matchups for the November 12 special on Fox.

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