“I think the fight will be the synthesis of the modern MMA, will have everything: takedowns, striking and I think we’ll do everything that exists in MMA, and the fight might be a stand up one. I consider you a tough guy, but I think my technique is superior." – Lyoto Machida talks to Thiago Silva [...]

UFC President Dana White giveth, and then he taketh away.

Such is the lesson learned by UFC lightweight Kenny Florian, who was all but promised a second shot at the lightweight title in the months building up to his UFC 87 bout with Roger Huerta -- only to have the opportunity taken away. But as Florian recently told TAGG Radio, the official radio partner of MMAjunkie.com, the chance to improve his game is just as important as another chance at the belt.

UFC Preview trailer for Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans, Quintion “Rampage” Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir.

• Former UFC referee "Big" John McCarthy has been informed by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) that his first assignment since his announcement to return to active duty will be at Strikeforce: "Destruction," which is set for the HP Pavillion in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 21 according to MMAMania.com.

• MMAWeekly.com is reporting that in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing dated Nov. 4, executives from Showtime Networks and parent company CBS Corporation announced that the assets of Pro Elite, Inc. would be sold to the highest bidder in a public auction scheduled for Nov. 17.

• UFC fighter Martin Kampmann has signed a new 4-fight deal with the UFC. FiveOuncesOfPain.com is reporting Kampmann is planning to drop to welterweight for his next bout and has also signed a sponsorship agreement with Hitman Fight Gear.

TUF: The Ultimate Flattery If imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, then UFC President Dana White has to feel pretty good about himself. On the heels of the announcement that WEC is planning a 2009 reality show, Sherdog.com is reporting that ESPN Deportes is partnering with Bellator Fighting Championships to produce a 12-week MMA reality series [...]