• 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.