AXS TV and the Legacy Fighting Championship are delivering an early Christmas gift with a stacked card LIVE from San Antonio this Friday at 10 ET|7 PT!
Legacy FC ends their busy year with one last title fight - former UFC fighter Leonard Garcia battles the undefeated Kevin Aguilar for the Featherweight belt. The card also features Legacy regulars George Pacurariu, Thomas de Almeida, Patrick Ybarra, Chris Pecero, and Ryan Hollis.
But first, catch an encore presentation of “The Voice Versus” at 8 ET|5 PT. Tito Ortiz sits down to talk about getting booted from “The Ultimate Fighter,” who he would most like to fight, and his relationship with Jenna Jameson.
At 9 ET|6 PT Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are LIVE on “Inside MMA” to preview UFC FN 33. Plus, Ron Kruck visits with Jon Jones and his brother, NFL lineman Arthur Jones. And The Voice and Pat Miletich are LIVE from San Antonio to preview the night’s MAIN EVENT: #Legacy26.
Catch #axsFIGHTS kicking off this Friday at 8 ET|5 PT, with “Legacy FC 26” LIVE at 10 ET|7 PT, only on AXS TV.
Broadcast Fight Card (subject to change)
- 145 lbs Kevin Aguilar (8-0) vs. Leonard Garcia (17-11-1)
- 135 lbs Thomas de Almeida (14-0) vs. George Pacurariu (5-2)
- 145 lbs Chris Pecero (9-5) vs. Raynaldo Rodriguez (5-3)
- 135 lbs Patrick Ybarra (5-1) vs. Johnny Ray Rodriguez (4-1)
- 135 lbs Ryan Hollis (4-3) vs. Billy Buch (4-2)
- 145 lbs Matt Mazurek (2-2) vs. Dimitre Ivy (2-2)
Keep the conversation going online using #axsFIGHTS & #Legacy26, and share with fellow fans at social hub The Cage. And don’t forget to download the “AXS TV Fights” app, too – where you can vote on fights in real-time and win the champs’ signed gloves – available on iTunes.
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“Inside MMA” announces nominations for its 2013 Bazzie Awards, the annual award show recognizing the best fights, fighters, and moments from this year in mixed martial arts.
The 6th Annual Bazzie Awards, hosted by Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice, will air Friday, Dec. 27 at 9 ET|6 PT.
Named after MMA legend Bas Rutten, the Bazzie Awards have been handed out annually since 2008. This year the hosts will be joined by World Series of Fighting ring girl Emily Miller. Plus, a new prize category – “Prime Cuts” – let’s viewers vote for their favorite knockout of the year.
You can catch a compilation of “Prime Cuts” nominees below, and cast your vote on the “Inside MMA” website HERE.
Check out the 2013 Bazzie Award nominees below, and be sure to tune in Dec. 27 at 9 ET|6 PT to see the winners, only on AXS TV.
Fight of the Year
- Eddie Alvarez vs Michael Chandler II- Bellator 106
- Dennis Bermudez vs Matt Grice – UFC 157
- Anthony Birchak vs Ryan Benoit – MFC 37
- Leonard Garcia vs Nick Gonzalez – Legacy 23
- Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson – UFC 165
- Gilbert Melendez vs Diego Sanchez – UFC 166
Male Fighter of the Year
- Jose Aldo
- Vitor Belfort
- Demetrious Johnson
- Jon Jones
- Anthony Pettis
- Cain Velasquez
Female Fighter of the Year
- Alexis Davis
- Holly Holm
- Cris “Cyborg” Justino
- Julianna Pena
- Ronda Rousey
- Cat Zingano
Breakthrough Fighter
- TJ Grant
- Robbie Lawler
- Conor McGregor
- Khabib Nurmagomedov
- Glover Teixeira
- Chris Weidman
Upset of the Year
- Josh Burkman vs Jon Fitch – WSOF 3
- Emanuel Newton vs Mo Lawal – Bellator 90
- Anthony Pettis vs Benson Henderson- UFC 164
- Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva vs Alistair Overeem – UFC FN 26
- Daniel Straus vs Pat Curran – Bellator 106
- Chris Weidman vs Anderson Silva – UFC 162
Rising Star
- Henry Cejudo
- Carlos Diego Ferreira
- Holly Holm
- Sergio Pettis
- Mike “Biggie” Rhodes
- Tiffany Van Soest
KO Punch of the Year
- Mark Hunt vs Stefan Struve – UFC on Fuel 8
- Derrick Mehmen vs Rolles Gracie – WSOF 5
- Emanuel Newton vs Mo Lawal – Bellator 90
- George Pacurariu vs Steven Peterson – Legacy 19
- Chris Weidman vs Anderson Silva – UFC 162
- Tyron Woodley vs Josh Koscheck – UFC 167
KO Kick of the Year
- Vitor Belfort vs Luke Rockhold – UFC on FX 8
- Paul Daley vs Patrick Vallee – Cage Contender 16
- Uriah Hall vs Adam Cella – TUF 17
- Anthony Hamilton vs Smealinho Rama – MFC 38
- Holly Holm vs Allanna Jones – Legacy 21
- Chinzo Machida vs Brian Wood – RFA 11
Submission of the Year
- Takuya Eizumi vs Teppei Masuda – Pancrase 250
- Urijah Faber vs Ivan Menjivar – UFC 157
- Matt Lozano vs Klayton Mai – Legacy 24
- Rose Namajunas vs Kathina Catron – Invicta 5
- Coty Shannon vs Justin Jovanovic – Nemesis Fighting Alliance
- Patrick Ybarra vs Billy Buch – Legacy 17
Inside MMA Prime Cuts
- Nick Laney’s Superman Punch KO
- Claudiere Freitas’ Spinning Heel Kick KO
- Collin Reuter’s Bend Over Backward KO
- Alain Ngalani’s Spinning Hook Kick KO
- Jinh Yu Frey’s KO of Darla Harris
- Paul Gaffney’s Choke Slam KO
- Zach Rosol’s Slam KO
- Alida Gray’s 5 Second KO
Keep the conversation going online using #axsFIGHTS, and share with fellow fans at social hub The Cage. And don’t forget to download the “AXS TV Fights” app, too – where you can vote on fights in real-time and win the champs’ signed gloves – available on iTunes.
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“The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” returns for a 3rd season on AXS TV! Hosted by music maven Katie Daryl, the one-hour concert series features bands performing tributes to some of music’s most iconic acts LIVE from the world famous “Whisky A Go-Go” on the Sunset Strip. The 15 new bands playing this season are so authentic you won’t believe your eyes or ears! And with incredible tributes, including Stevie Nicks, Motley Crue, Bruce Springsteen, and Beastie Boys, TWGTB’s music taste crosses genres and decades – just like yours.
Join us Mon. Jan. 6 at 11 ET|8 PT for the PREMIERE of “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” on AXS TV or IN PERSON!
We are giving away FREE TICKETS to fans in the Los Angeles area for ALL 15 EPISODES! Click HERE to snag your pass, and check out the full schedule below.
• Jan. 6 – Purple Reign – A Tribute to Prince
• Jan. 13 – Bella Donna – A Tribute to Stevie Nicks
• Jan. 20 – Rhymin’ N Stealin’ – A Tribute to the Beastie Boys
• Jan. 27 – The Long Run – A Tribute to The Eagles
• Feb. 3 – The Garth Guy – A Tribute to Garth Brooks
• Feb. 10 – No Duh – A Tribute to No Doubt
• Feb. 17 – True 2 Crue – A Tribute to Motley Crue
• Feb. 24 – The Pettybreakers – A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
• March 3 – Draw The Line – A Tribute to Aerosmith
• March 10 – Wings Band – A Tribute to Paul McCartney
• March 24 – Bruce in the USA – A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
• March 31 – Abbacadabra – A Tribute to ABBA
• April 7 – The Nirvana Experience – A Tribute to Nirvana
• April 14 – Bonfire – A Tribute to AC/DC
• April 21 – Mr. Speed – A Tribute to KISS
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Forget the cutesy Christmas specials, and catch some seriously. funny. comedy on AXS TV this Thursday.
The laughs kick off with back-to-back episodes of “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” starting at 8 ET|5 PT with The Demon trying to decide on a face lift.
At 9 ET|6 PT catch an encore presentation of award-winning, internationally-acclaimed stand-up comedian Russell Peters’ appearance on “Tom Green Live.”
And stay tuned for “Gotham Comedy Live” at 10 ET|7 PT with a “Best of Season 1” rundown of the funniest moments from Carlos Mencia, Jim Norton, Lynne Koplitz and other folks who took the stage in our premiere season.
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Ready for Summer in December? On Dec. 15th, AXS TV celebrates the Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary with a never-before-seen-on-TV concert PREMIERE.
To get you warmed up, tune in this Thursday morning starting 11:30 ET|8:30 PT for back-to-back concerts honoring America’s favorite songwriters – Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson, and James Taylor.
Each year, renowned musicians come together to fete the MusiCares® Person of the Year. At 1:25p ET|10:25a PT the concert to celebrate Brian Wilson brings rocking performances of his biggest hits and fan favorites from artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Richie Sambora and Jeff Beck. And catch the mellow opening show at 11:30 ET|8:30 PT, when Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Urban and more come together to honor the one and only James Taylor.
And don’t miss “The Beach Boys 50” TV PREMIERE Dec. 15th.
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