The first episode of Countdown introduces viewers to many of the fighters on the eclectic card and profiles in detail the main event match up between former NCAA and WWE wrestling champion Brock Lesnar and 7-foot-2 South Korean giant Hong Man Choi. Also featured in episode one is the beautiful and talented female fighting sensation Gina Carano of Las Vegas along with her June 2 opponent, the heavy-handed and charismatic Jan “Cuddles” Finney of Springfield, Ohio.

Episode two, premiering Monday, May 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME, will feature new and familiar faces to MMA fans. Former USC Trojan and NFL superstar wide receiver Johnnie Morton is preparing for his MMA debut and LA Coliseum homecoming. Morton, who used to catch touchdown passes on USC’s home turf, will look to catch the attention of the MMA faithful in his bout against Bernard Ackah of the Ivory Coast. Also in episode two, Antonio “Big Foot” Silva readies himself for his Super Heavyweight bout against Jonathan Wiezorek. Finally, the episode profiles Samoan slugger Mighty Mo, who is training for his fight against South Korea’s Mu Bae Choi.

The third installment of “Countdown to Dynamite!! USA” returns on Monday, May 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME to go deep into one of the most anticipated bouts of the year. MMA legend Royce Gracie and Japan's Kazushi Sakuraba are training for their historic rematch of an MMA classic. Their first meeting is widely considered one of the best in MMA history, a record-setting 90-minute battle in 2000 with Sakuraba winning by stoppage. It is a long-awaited grudge match between Gracie, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master and Sakuraba, who is dubbed “The Gracie Killer” for having defeated three other members of the Gracie family. Also featured in episode three is San Francisco slugger Jake Shields, who promises to pummel Israeli tough guy Ido Pariente, and Dutch warrior Melvin Manhoef, who will showcase his startling speed and power as he prepares for his match against Dong Sik Yoon.

Episode four will be a 30-minute highlight show recapping the series. The episode will touch upon each featured fighter and match-up, serving as a last call for the highly anticipated June 2 event. The final episode premieres Friday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

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