Friday MMA: A TV Viewer’s Guide

3:30 p.m. ET HDNet: Legacy Fighting Championship 10
Justin Reiswerg and Pat Audinwood face off in a battle of top lightweight prospects. UFC veteran Gerald Harris meets Eric Davila.

5:00 p.m. ET The Score: Bodog Fight
Bodog Fight staged some of the most exciting MMA fights and developed some of the sports biggest stars in events around the world. The promotion was founded by online gambling magnate Calvin Ayre and features some of the sports most well known fighters including Chael Sonnen, Gegard Mousasi, Dan Hornbuckle, Fedor Emelianenko and Cung Le.

9:00 p.m. ET FX: The Ultimate Fighter Live Episode 1
On of the longest running reality series in television history, The Ultimate Fighter brings together promising MMA prospects from across the world, who must live together in a house and battle each other for a coveted UFC contract. The contestants are divided into two teams, each coached by a star UFC fighter, and they battle it out in pursuit of one goal, one dream - to become The Ultimate Fighter.

9:00 p.m. ET HDNET: Inside MMA
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson brings the belt to Inside MMA and discusses who is deserving of the next title shot. UFC and PRIDE fighter Gary Goodridge joins Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten to discuss Goodridge's recent diagnosis of pugilistic dementia. Dr. Vernon Williams, medical director at the Kerlan-Jobe Center for Sports Neurology also gives input on the neurological impact of MMA. Ron Kruck reports from Strikeforce's latest card in Columbus, Ohio.

10:00 p.m. ET HDNet: XFC 15 “Tribute”
Top lightweight prospects Jonatas Novaes and Eric Reynolds collide in the main event. Plus, inspirational one-armed fighter Nick Newell looks to stay undefeated.

10:30 p.m. ET The Score: The Score Fighting Series
The Score Fighting Series (SFS) features fighters from North America and beyond with a focus on exciting match-ups and developing the next generation of great fighters. Tune in for non-stop action from events across the country.