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ESPN's MMA Live: UFC 110 Wrap-Up

ESPN's MMA Live has highlights and analysis of UFC 110, as Cain Velasquez cements his status as a heavyweight contender. Also, Chael Sonnen checks in to discuss Frank Mir's comments on Brock Lesnar.

Countdown to UFC 110

Get ready for UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez by checking out the UFC 110 Countdown show that originally aired on Spike TV.

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Velasquez: Nog Is A Lot Better Than Loss to Mir

Undefeated Cain Velasquez (7-0) takes on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-5) at UFC 110 in Sydney, Australia, with a possible title shot on the line.

During his preparation for the former UFC and Pride titleholder, Velasquez has studied tapes of countless Nogueira fights, but one he didn't put much stock in was the Brazilian's loss to Frank Mir at UFC 92 in December 2008.

"From watching all of the previous fights and the fights after that, I can't really study that night and say that's the same Nogueira that fought in all the previous fights and the fights after that," said the American Kickboxing Academy trained Velasquez.

Nogueira entered the bout with a staph infection and for the first time in his legendary mixed martial arts career, he was finished by an opponent.

"It's just a different guy. He just wasn't the same guy," stated Velasquez. "He's a lot better than he was in that fight."

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UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez Extended Preview

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Cain Velasquez at Thursday Night's Latin GRAMMY Awards

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Thursday night's 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards just added a little more punch, as UFC heavyweight contender Cain Velasquez will be in attendance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas to join with Alicia Keys and Eva Longoria to salute the finest in Latin music, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on the Univision network.

Velasquez, fresh from his impressive second round TKO of Ben Rothwell in the co-main event of UFC 104 last month, is also featured with Reggaeton stars Wisin & Yandel in the show's opening video segment, which was filmed Sunday night in a Porsche Cayenne on the Las Vegas strip.

And while Velasquez is seen in his UFC 104 walkout shirt in the video clip, tonight he will be dressed to the nines in a custom-fitted Prada suit and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes as he walks the green carpet at 4 p.m. local time before his first – but certainly not last - awards show appearance.

Cain Velasquez UFC 104 Video Blog - Part 3

Part three of Cain Velasquez's UFC 104 video blog:

Cain Velasquez UFC 104 Video Blog - Parts 1 & 2

Follow along with Cain Velasquez as he prepares to face Ben Rothwell at next week's UFC 104 in Los Angeles...

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Swick Says AKA Is A-OK

UFC welterweight Mike Swick inadvertently got caught in the middle of last week's scandal du jour when he was "exempted" from UFC president Dana White's 24-hour purge of sorts at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif.

Eventually, cooler heads prevailed, with Fitch and AKA manager "Crazy" Bob Cook brokering a deal with UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta to bring the number two ranked welterweight back--video licensing agreement signed and all.

The fate of AKA teammates Josh Koscheck, Cain Velasquez, and Christian Wellisch remains unknown, but it appears the spat has opened doors on new negotiations.

It was a jarring series of events, one you'd think would create some awkward situations in the gym. Swick shot down that idea in a recent interview with MMAInsider, saying it's going to be business as usual at AKA.

"Everyone's entitled to their own opinion and their own views, that's why this whole thing happened," Swick said. "I'm on great standing with the UFC and I'm appreciative to be where I'm at to be fighting for them. I'm not against my team, there's no animosity between us. My team and my management have always been supportive in my stance with the UFC.

"It has nothing to do with me and Fitch and Kos or anyone else. We're not against each other."

Swick says he signed the promotional agreement at the center of controversy two days before Fitch was cut, taking him out of the equation.

"No one told me that I need to go against the UFC or I need to go with them," he continued. "I make my own decisions."

Swick's next fight is against Jonathan Goulet at UFC's "Fight for the Troops" event on Dec. 10. The two have a small beef to settle; Goulet called Swick out on the internet, lighting the spark that got the fight booked. Swick is hoping above all else for a stand-up war.

But as for the drama, he's happy it's over.

"I'm appreciate of what I've achieved in my career," he said. "I've been in the sport for eleven years. I'm happy where I'm at, and I don't want to get in any kind of business that's going to go against anyone. I'm just fortunate to be living my dream, and that's all I want to focus on."