FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves viewing and schedule guide
To make sure you don't miss any of the action from Brazil, here's a full viewing and schedule guide for all the events leading up to Carlos Condit vs. Thiago Alves on Saturday night.
Former interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon this weekend as he faces a stiff challenge from fellow knockout artist Thiago Alves in the main event of UFC Fight Night from Brazil.
Condit has been out of action for more than a year mending his knee after completely tearing his ACL during his last fight against Tyron Woodley. The New Mexico native rehabbed his knee, and now he's ready to resume his career while trying to tackle another title shot in the near future.
Alves suffered a similar fate as Condit as injuries robbed him of well over a year of his career as well, but he's gone 2-0 in recent fights, including a knockout victory over Jordan Mein in his last trip to the Octagon.
Also on the card, Brazilian featherweight Charles Oliveira takes on Nik Lentz in a highly-combustible matchup after these two first met back in 2011. The original bout was ruled a no contest after Oliveira cracked Lentz with an illegal knee strike that precipitated the end of the fight.
Now these two will look for some closure as both men try to climb into the top five of the rankings at 145 pounds.
To ensure you don't miss any of the action from Brazil, here's an easy guide to follow along with for all the places to catch the event this weekend.
Friday at 3p ET - FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves weigh-ins
Where to watch: FOX Sports 2 or FOX Sports GO
To officially kick off the fight weekend, get ready to see all the fighters hit the scale before staring down just 24 hours away from the show. The weigh-ins can often times tell the tale before the fights on Saturday night, so this is a great way to see who has the edge before even stepping foot in the cage.
Saturday at 7p ET - FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves Pre-Fight Show
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
Before the fights kick off at the bottom of the hour, hear analysis and picks from the best crew in the sport. How will Condit return after an ACL surgery took him out of action for more than a year? Is Thiago Alves still a top flight welterweight who could challenge for the title? Listen to the best breakdowns ahead of the fights by watching the pre-fight show on FOX Sports 1.
Saturday at 7p ET - FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves early prelims
Where to watch: UFC Fight Pass
The first two fights of the night kick off on UFC Fight Pass including:
Julianna Lima vs. Ericka Almeida
Luiz Dutra vs. Tom Breese
Saturday at 8p ET - FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves prelims
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
The next four fights of the night will kick off on FOX Sports 1, including a matchup between top 15 flyweights, as well as former "Ultimate Fighter Brazil" winner Rony Jason back in action. The four fights featured on the prelims include:
Rony Jason vs. Damon Jackson
Jussier Formiga vs. Wilson Reis
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Nicolas Dalby
Lucas Martins vs. Mirsad Bektic
Saturday at 10p ET - FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves Main Card
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
The main card will kick off at 10p sharp with six featured bouts all leading to the five round headline bout in the welterweight division pitting Carlos Condit against Thiago Alves.
MAIN EVENT: Carlos Condit vs. Thiago Alves
Charles Oliveira vs. Nik Lentz
KJ Noons vs. Alex Oliveira
Francimar Barroso vs. Ryan Jimmo
Francicso Trinaldo vs. Norman Parke
Wendell Oliveira vs. Darren Till
Sunday at 1a ET -- FOX Sports Live: UFC Post Fight Show
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
Following the night's action, don't change the channel because to hear a breakdown of all the events that just happened, as well as exclusive post-fight interviews with the biggest winners of the night, keep it locked to FOX Sports 1 with the special UFC post-fight show during FOX Sports Live.
