"UFC 104 Countdown: Machida vs. Shogun," which provides a look at UFC light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida preparing to defend his belt for the first time and top contender and former PRIDE star Mauricio "Shogun" Rua readying for his first shot at the title, airs on Oct. 19 at 11 p.m.

In addition to the Machida vs. Rua 205-pound title fight, "UFC 104 Countdown" will also detail the preparation of fast-rising heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez and Affliction import Ben Rothwell.

In May, Lyoto Machida electrified the mixed martial arts world with a stirring knockout of Rashad Evans. On Saturday, October 24th, “The Dragon” will make the first defense of his UFC light heavyweight crown in the main event of UFC 104 against former PRIDE star Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, who is coming off back-to-back knockouts of Chuck Liddell and Mark Coleman.

In the co-feature, two of the top young heavyweight contenders in the sport will clash, as unbeaten Cain Velasquez takes on former IFL star “Big” Ben Rothwell in what promises to be one of the most memorable bouts of 2009.

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