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Q&A with UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera: Wednesday, November 4, 2009; Vera answers questions regarding career and facing Randy Couture; By Brett Okamoto; Brandon Vera wasn't high on the idea of fighting with virtually no break after UFC 101. But he says he couldn't pass up an opportunity to fight Randy Couture. While in Los Angeles for UFC 104, Vera took the time to answer questions about Couture and his career.

Brock Lesnar's training partner talks about decision to pull out: Monday, October 26, 2009; UFC: Chris Tuchscherer says Lesnar waited to make decision as long as he could; By Brett Okamoto; Monday’s news of Brock Lesnar’s decision to pull out of his UFC heavyweight title defense against Shane Carwin on Nov. 21 seemed to have shocked everyone. Including the champion’s own training camp.

Punchy UFC walk-in music sings out for blood: Sunday, October 25, 2009; UFC 104: Fighters pick mix of musical themes to get pumped for battle; By Allison Duck; UFC 104 was filled with controversy and so were the walk-in music choices. Many of the songs fighters choose have the typical semi-veiled threats right in the titles, but this time these calls to arms left little to the imagination.

Cain Velasquez impressive in win, may still have to wait for title shot: Sunday, October 25, 2009; UFC 104: Despite dominating Ben Rothwell, Velasquez still sits behind Antonio Nogueira; By Brett Okamoto; LOS ANGELES — There’s stepping up. And then there’s what Cain Velasquez did to Ben Rothwell Saturday night. Besides blindfolding him and kicking him in the ribs a few times, the UFC couldn’t have been much worse to Velasquez over the last few months.

UFC president leans toward rematch between Lyoto Machida and Shogun Rua: Sunday, October 25, 2009; UFC 104: After controversial win for champion, rematch of UFC 104 seems likely; By Brett Okamoto; LOS ANGELES - Lyoto Machida entered the Octagon Saturday night under a roar of cheers as the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion. Twenty-five minutes of war later, he left it in a wave of boos — still the UFC champion, but certainly not the undisputed one.

UFC 104 results: Machida takes controversial decision: Saturday, October 24, 2009; Live Results: Cain Velasquez in control from start to finish to win co-main event; Las Vegas Sun Staff; Follow along with the Las Vegas Sun as UFC 104 unfolds at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The night will be highlighted by the main event between undefeated Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua and already featured an upset when Chael Sonnen beat Yushin Okami in a middleweight bout.

UFC 104: Where to watch: Saturday, October 24, 2009; By Allison Duck; While Los Angeles is not too far away, a weekend trip and a UFC 104 admission ticket aren’t in the cards for every MMA fan this weekend. If you’re looking for local viewing options, there are plenty. Some Station Casino locations and sports bars and lounges will be showing the fight and offering food and drink specials.

Breaking down UFC 104: Cain Velasquez v. Ben Rothwell: Saturday, October 24, 2009; UFC 104: Co-main event fight preview from Los Angeles; By Brett Okamoto; LOS ANGELES — Sooner or later in a UFC fighter’s career, there comes a time when he must step for a fight he probably never wanted in the first place. Although he’s done his best not to come out and say it, that’s probably the case this weekend with Cain Velasquez.

Breaking down UFC 104: Lyoto Machida v. Shogun Rua: Saturday, October 24, 2009; UFC 104: Could Machida win set up super-fight with Anderson Silva? Fighters say no; By Brett Okamoto; LOS ANGELES — It's just one of those inevitable facts of life — Sometimes best friends get into fights. Unfortunately for UFC president Dana White, Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva has said that will never apply to them, even if Machida is successful in defending his light heavyweight belt tonight at UFC 104.

UFC 104 weigh-in blog: Johnson misses weight by six pounds: Friday, October 23, 2009; Three fighters over weight; Anderson Silva accompanies Machida to stage; By Brett Okamoto; LOS ANGELES — Three fighters missed weight during Friday's UFC 104 weigh-in, including welterweight Anthony Johnson, who was rumored to have been carried down the street after he became too weak to walk from attempting to cut to 170 pounds.

Ben Rothwell not alone in UFC debut: Thursday, October 22, 2009; UFC 104: Rothwell one of four fighters who prepared for UFC 104 in under Duke Roufus; By Brett Okamoto; Nearly every serious mixed martial artist in the United States has at least heard of striking coach Duke Roufus and his training facility in Milwaukee, Wis. Given the fact that Ben Rothwell is from Kenosha, Wis., it was a given that he was aware of the trainer and his family’s history

Dana White suggests Dan Henderson headed to Strikeforce: Thursday, October 22, 2009; UFC 104: Dana White holds court to answer any and all questions regarding UFC; By Brett Okamoto; LOS ANGELES — Keeping true to a well-established tradition of pre-fight press conferences, UFC President Dana White sat down to answer questions from media members Thursday. The Las Vegas Sun provides a look into these conversations with the package Fireside Chats, which includes video and text breakdown of the main topics covered by White. Here’s what he had to say today, just days before Saturday's UFC 104.

Take Five: Five things to know about UFC 104: Thursday, October 22, 2009; UFC 104: A quick list of things to watch for in Los Angeles this weekend; By Brett Okamoto; Pound for pound implications? A fighter with more than 35 professional fights making his UFC debut? Trouble selling tickets? All things to look for at UFC 104.

Razak Al-Hassan: More than just 'the guy that didn't tap': Monday, October 19, 2009; UFC 104: Fighter looks to use worst injury of his career as stepping stone to future; By Brett Okamoto; The typical belief is that injuries are known for ending careers, not starting them. Just don’t tell that to Razak Al-Hassan.

UFC champ Lyoto Machida still fighting like a challenger: Monday, October 19, 2009; 'The Dragon' expects fellow Brazilian Shogun Rua to bring intense game plan for UFC 104 bout; By Andy Samuelson; Fifteen opponents have faced Lyoto Machida, and 15 challengers have failed to defeat him. But the one man who knows that Machida most certainly can be beaten, is “The Dragon” himself. “I think no one is unbeatable, anybody can be beaten," said the UFC light heavyweight champ last week during a media teleconference.