UFC fans could be receiving an October cable bill that is free from pay pay-per-view charges, assuming no skin flicks make their way onto the late night TV agenda. Reports from Dave Meltzer’s newsletter have leaked information that UFC 89 could air for fee on Spike TV. The event will take place in Birmingham, England and will feature a main event between Chris Leben and Michael Bisping.

The strength, or lack thereof, of the October 18th card may be one of the reasons the UFC is considering the free telecast. However, in light of all the recent mma events put on by various organizations, it might not be such a bad idea to toss UFC fans a bone. Thiago Alves is also set to fight on the undercard in a match-up against Diego Sanchez. UK standout Dan “The outlaw” Hardy will also be part of the undercard.

It might be a bit too brash to say the UFC could put on a live event that shouldn’t require a viewing fee. Time and time again, the organization has put out quality events with top notch performances featuring the best fighters in the game. But that does not mean the UFC’s loyal following shouldn’t be treated to a free event every now and then. Even if the UFC takes a slight hit in the wallet, a free event such as this would ensure a stellar revenue for UFC 90.

The UFC announced its main event for the upcoming UFC 89 which will take place on October 18th in Birmingham, England. Michael Bisping will return to his homeland to take on the original Ultimate Fighter Chris Leben. The two were scheduled to meet on June 7th as the main event for UFC 85. However, Leben was forced inside another type of cage and the bout was canceled.

Leben turned himself into authorities and served eleven days in a Portland, Oregon jail for a violation of his probation which stemmed from a 2005 DUI. Leben served the remaining 24 days of his 35 day sentence on home detention. But it was not the first time Leben found himself behind bars. Leben wore an orange jumpsuit in the past for the same type of violation. Nevertheless, the UFC has overlooked his run-ins with the police and granted him another main event billing.

The fight will be Bisping’s third bout since dropping down to the middleweight division. His only professional loss came in his last light heavyweight fight against Rashad Evans. Leben has also beaten two straight opponents, but his 18-4 overall record is not quite as impressive as Bisping’s.

Even though Bisping did not square off against Leben, he did step into the octagon on June 7th and wound up dismantling Jason Day. He lost his main event billing but will have it back when he and Leben finally do battle. And, barring any prison brawls, Leben will return to action for the first time in over seven months.