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At 205, Couture will take fight to Vera
Franklin McNeil, For ESPN.comRandy Couture built his legend fighting larger men, but his recent stumbles at heavyweight prompted a move back to 205 pounds. At age 46, is he prepared to take on a loaded division and a challenger as skilled as Brandon Vera?
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009At 205, Couture will take fight to Vera
Franklin McNeil, For ESPN.comRandy Couture built his legend fighting larger men, but his recent stumbles at heavyweight prompted a move back to 205 pounds. At age 46, is he prepared to take on a loaded division and a challenger as skilled as Brandon Vera?
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Silva won't fight at UFC 108
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comDon't expect to see Anderson Silva defend his title on Jan. 2 at UFC 108. The middleweight king is still on the mend after undergoing elbow surgery.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009Machida-Rua called as it was seen
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comJudges aren't flawless, but fans who cried foul over the scoring for Saturday's Lyoto Machida-Mauricio Rua fight simply had a different perspective of the action.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Rua finally at home inside the Octagon
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comOne ACL and three fights removed from his UFC debut, Maurico "Shogun" Rua is (finally) feeling like his old self again.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Rothwell fight a blessing for Velasquez
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comSo a would-be title eliminator fell through for Cain Velasquez? Good for him. He's close to competing for the UFC heavyweight title -- but not so close that he won't benefit from fighting Ben Rothwell first.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009Silva won't relinquish middleweight title
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comAnderson Silva won't relinquish his UFC middleweight title to fight exclusively as a light heavyweight, writes Franklin McNeil.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009Penn 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, 2009Octagon door still open for Fedor
Franklin McNeil, Special to ESPN.comMMA fans might wind up seeing Fedor Emelianenko in the Octagon after all. According to Dana White, the heavyweight phenom is still a wanted man by the UFC -- as long as he keeps winning.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 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.
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