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  1. Velasquez: My focus is on Bigfoot SIlva

    Franklin McNeil

    It's a second opportunity for Cain Velasquez -- a do-over, so to speak. For the second time as a pro, Velasquez seeks the first successful defense of his UFC heavyweight title. Velasquez lost the title to Junior dos Santos in November 2011, but r...

    Blog | May 20, 2013
  2. Pat Healy tests positive for pot, gets 90-day ban

    Franklin McNeil

    Lightweight Pat Healy tested positive for marijuana after his April 27 win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 in Newark, N.J., and has been suspended 90 days by the promotion, the fighter said Tuesday.

    Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013
  3. Thiago Alves to make return vs. Matt Brown in Boston

    Franklin McNeil

    Former top UFC welterweight contender Thiago Alves will return to action for the first time in more than a year on Aug. 17 when he faces Matt Brown, the promotion officially announced on Tuesday.

    Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013
  4. Cormier doing the cut to 205 'correctly'

    Franklin McNeil

    No matter how long Daniel Cormier competes or how much he improves as a fighter, there are two mixed martial artists he is unlikely to ever face in the cage -- UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Bellator light heavyweight contender Muhammed ...

    Blog | May 13, 2013
  5. Veteran fighters Leonard Garcia, Bart Palaszewski released by UFC...

    Franklin McNeil

    Veteran featherweight Leonard Garcia, whose aggressive fighting style made him a fan favorite, announced on Wednesday that he's been released by UFC.

    Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013
  6. Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Shane Carwin announces retirement

    Franklin McNeil

    Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin announced his retirement Tuesday night.

    Story | Conversation | May 07, 2013
  7. Ellenberger still working his way up

    Franklin McNeil

    They don't look alike. They don't act alike. They don't think alike. And they don't fight alike. When Jake Ellenberger and Rory MacDonald step into the Octagon on July 27 in Seattle for the co-main event at UFC on Fox 8, it will be very easy to t...

    Blog | May 03, 2013
  8. Costa Philippou out of May 18 bout in Brazil

    Franklin McNeil

    Middleweight contender Costantinos Philippou suffered a cut above his left eye that has forced him out of a May 18 bout, the fighter confirmed to ESPN.com on Friday.

    Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013
  9. UFC on FX 8 -- Belfort stops Rockhold with spinning kick

    Franklin McNeil

    Belfort stops Rockhold with spinning kick

    Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013
  10. UFC bans Robbie Peralta six months for marijuana

    Franklin McNeil

    The UFC has suspended featherweight Robbie Peralta for six months after he failed a postfight drug test in April, the promotion announced Tuesday night.

    Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013
  11. Nelson not picky about next opponent

    Franklin McNeil

    It never matters to Roy Nelson who UFC officials offer as an opponent. He always accepts. Nelson will fight any heavyweight, anywhere, anytime. He is a throwback: the type who loves mixing it up. He also enjoys putting on exciting fights, which w...

    Blog | April 29, 2013
  12. Nick Catone off UFC 159 card after being hospitalized for dehydra...

    Franklin McNeil

    After weighing in Friday, welterweight Nick Catone suffered dehydration and was taken to a hospital, promotion officials announced Saturday.

    Story | Conversation | April 27, 2013
  13. Jon Jones booed during weigh-in for Chael Sonnen bout

    Franklin McNeil

    Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is an overwhelming favorite to retain his belt Saturday night at UFC 159 over Chael Sonnen at the Prudential Center. But Jones has a long way to go before being as popular as his challenger.

    Story | Conversation | April 26, 2013
  14. Notes: White on Mitrione suspension, more

    Franklin McNeil

    NEW YORK -- The decision to lift heavyweight Matt Mitrione's suspension in less than three weeks has raised many eyebrows, so promotion president Dana White didn't hesitate to answer questions Thursday about the matter during UFC 159 media day at Mad...

    Blog | April 26, 2013
  15. Sonnen's attempt at flattery falls short

    Franklin McNeil

    That Chael Sonnen guy: He isn't one of the best light heavyweights in UFC. But Sonnen has the gift of gab. He's second to none in that category. His uncanny ability to come up with catchy phrases, primarily derogatory comments targeted at champions, ...

    Blog | April 25, 2013
  16. Matt Mitrione cleared to face Brendan Schaub on July 27

    Franklin McNeil

    The suspension of heavyweight Matt Mitrione has been lifted and he will face Brendan Schaub on July 27 at UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle, promotion officials announced Wednesday night.

    Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013