Programming reminder: UFC 'Countdown to 104' debuts TONIGHT (Oct. 19) on Spike TV

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.