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Countdown to UFC 105: “Couture vs. Vera” will debut tonight (Nov. 9) at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming event scheduled for the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena in Manchester, England, on Nov. 14.

The hour-long special presentation will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, including former light heavyweight champion, Randy Couture, returning to the 205-pound division to take on the hard-hitting Brandon Vera.

In addition, hometown favorite Michael “The Count” Bisping will also likely be highlighted as he prepares to take on Pride FC standout, Denis Kang, in the co-featured fight of the night, as well as welterweights Mike Swick and Dan Hardy who will clash to help clarify the suddenly murky 170-pound number one contender situation.

For those who miss tonight’s “Countdown to UFC 105″ premier it will re-air on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 1 a.m. ET and then again on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. ET.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Sat., Nov. 14), which is slated to air via tape delay at 8 p.m. ET on Spike TV from the MEN Arena.

To check out the complete UFC 105 fight card click here.

Countdown to UFC 104 will debut tonight (October 19) at 11 p.m. ET on Spike TV to promote the upcoming pay-per-view (PPV) event scheduled for the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, October 24.

The hour-long special presentation will provide a glimpse into the preparation and training camps of the fighters set to headline the show, including current light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and challenger Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

Also slated for the main card is a heavyweight tilt between rising talent Cain Velasquez and IFL/Affliction veteran “Big” Ben Rothwell, as well as a lightweight showdown between Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk and Gleison Tibau.

For those who miss tonight’s “Countdown to UFC 104″ premier it will re-air on Thursday, October 22 at 1 p.m. ET and then again on Saturday, October 24 at 6 p.m. ET.

Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action on fight night (Saturday, October 24), which is slated to air at 10 p.m. ET on PPV from the Staples Center.

To check out the complete UFC 104 fight card click here.