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Penn writes the next chapter of career
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comA motivated B.J. Penn has the tools and technical know-how to stay lightweight champ for years to come, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009Can retooled Florian upend Penn?
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comA renewed dedication to training and a solid boxing base will prove the difference for Kenny Florian at UFC 101.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009In terms of action, UFC 100 delivered
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comBrock Lesnar might be the UFC's best heavyweight, but his postfight antics didn't win him over any fans.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009Machida has the goods to rule at 205
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comLyoto Machida's elusive style and pinpoint striking should afford him a long and prosperous stay atop the 205-pound ranks.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009Blame for UFC 97 isn't all Silva's to bear
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comAnderson Silva could have done more to amp up the entertainment value of his UFC 97 main event, but whatever happened to the old fight adage that a challenger must take the title from a champion?
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009Country, family, ferocity guide Torres
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comMiguel Torres is a proud American-born, Mexican-raised family man. Any doubts about what drives him? Just watch Takeya Mizugaki try to take Torres' WEC bantamweight title April 5 in Chicago.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Evans-Machida will deliver
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comNo Quinton Jackson? No problem! Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida is more than a worthy challenger to Rashad Evans' light heavyweight belt, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Next up for Jackson? Hopefully rest
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comEven on an off night, Quinton Jackson was too much for Keith Jardine. But how would a less-than-perfect Jackson fare against Rashad Evans? Not well, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2009Jackson knows not to look past Jardine
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comQuinton Jackson might've lost his light heavyweight title to Forrest Griffin, but he walked away with an important lesson: Never underestimate anybody. It's a lesson he takes with him into the Octagon against Keith Jardine at UFC 96.
Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009Machida's new killer instinct
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comWe knew it was there all along: Under the stoic demeanor was a vicious knockout artist. To the delight of fight fans everywhere, Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida revealed that side Saturday.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009St. Pierre broke Penn's will to win
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comAnyone looking for pointers on how to beat Georges St. Pierre was left wanting after his dominating win over B.J. Penn at UFC 94.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2009Recent Sambo defeat not fazing Fedor
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comAndrei Arlovski feels Fedor Emelianenko's confidence will be at its nadir on the heels of his Sambo loss in November. For Emelianenko, though, Saturday's fight will be just another day at the office.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009Mir intent on repeat, while Lesnar eager to exact revenge in rematch
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comThe road back to the top of the heavyweight division has been has a long and arduous one for Frank Mir. His chance to regain the UFC title will come against Brock Lesnar in '09 -- a rematch both men are salivating over, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009Staying ahead of the pack won't be easy for Evans
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comHistory has shown winning the UFC light heavyweight title is the easy part; it's staying champion that's proven so difficult. Rashad Evans feels he has the cage skills and mental toughness to remain champion for years to come, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2008Focused Mir in the shape of his life for Nogueira
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comWhen Frank Mir climbs into the cage against dangerous Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, there's no room for even the slightest of errors, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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