10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest opinons from Kevin Iole. http://sports.yahoo.com/top/expertsarchive?author=Kevin+Iole In a time of UFC turmoil, old hands Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin stepped up and delivered. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-forresttito112209:1 Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin fought another barnburner. This time, Griffin won. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:39:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-ufcnewser112109:1 A potential Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather bout likely would shatter all records. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-cottopacquiaoppv112009:1 If you don't yet know Andre Ward, you should be familiar with him after Saturday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:51:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-ward111909:1 The way Tito Ortiz is talking, you'd never know he had a falling out with UFC president Dana White. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:50:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-tito111909:1 It could be a long time before anyone takes the WEC featherweight title from Jose Aldo. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:49:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-aldo111809:1 Promoter isn't fully supportive (he's still feuding with Floyd), but he knows fans want Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-arumfloyd111709:1 Mike Brown is one of the best fighters in the game, even if he doesn't quite believe it. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-mmamailbag111709:1 The boxing world is still abuzz about Pacquiao-Cotto and its fallout. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:20:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-boxmailbag111709:1 Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. may not fight soon but you can count on it happening at some point. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-greatmatch111609:1 Manny Pacquiao proved without a doubt he is boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:10:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-pacman111509:1 Manny Pacquiao outclassed Miguel Cotto on Saturday night for another big victory. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:49:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-pacmanwins111409:1 For all the hype leading up to the showdown, it's what happens in the ring that will have the lasting impression. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:51:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-cottopacquiao111309:1 Bob Arum, the man behind the Hagler-Hearns classic, is not sure he can stomach Pacquiao-Cotto. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:27:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-arum11109:1 A who's who weighs in on Saturday night's winner. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:23:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-boxmailbag111009:1 The WEC caught a break this time, but doesn't help itself with its scheduling conflicts. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:26:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-mmamailbag111009:1 Saturday night will be trainer Joe Santiago's trial by fire. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:08:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-santiago110909:1 If Fedor Emelianenko wasn't a star before Saturday night, he should be one now. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:04:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-fedorwins110709:1 Fedor Emelianenko knocked out Brett Rogers to finish a competitive main event on Saturday night. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:22:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-fedorearly110709:1 Bob Arum erupted Friday over claims a claim made by Oscar De La Hoya. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:23:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-oscararum110609:1 Chad Dawson wades through his options during a pivotal point in his career. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-dawson110609:1 Will Saturday night finally mark the moment Fedor Emelianenko breaks through to the U.S. audience? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-fedor110609:1 Brett Rogers knows that one punch is all he needs Saturday to become a mixed martial arts superstar. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:06:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-rogers110409:1 Dan Henderson may be leaving the UFC in favor of Strikeforce, but the latter party won't confirm it. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-henderson110509:1 UFC president Dana White says he doesn't know when the Carwin-Lesnar bout will take place. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:10:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-lesnarillness110409:1 MMA's leading trainers weigh in on the keys to defeating Fedor Emelianenko. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:52:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-fightingfedor110409:1 Will a trip home to Connecticut turn unbeaten Chad Dawson into a draw? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:38:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-boxmailbag110309:1 Brock Lesnar's trainer gives an update on the UFC heavyweight champion's condition. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:36:00 PST mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-mmamailbag110309:1 David Haye may have earned a title shot with his brash talk, but he'll show he has the skill as well. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:24:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-haye110209:1 Yohnny Perez won the IBF bantamweight title from Joseph Agbeko, but another big winner was Don King. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:40:00 PDT box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-agbekoperez103109:1 Joseph King Kong Agbeko wants to live up to the name his parents gave him. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:42:00 PDT box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-agbeko102909:1 Antonio DeMarco has the opportunity to prove the doubters wrong, including his own promoter. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:43:00 PDT box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-demarco102909:1 Understated Ed Soares has made a quiet rise through the ranks of MMA's power brokers. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:02:00 PDT mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-soares102809:1 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:30:00 PDT box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-aliforeman102809:1 Boxing's brightest need to step it up in 2010. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:03:00 PDT box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-boxrankings102709:1 After several viewings, the Machida-Rua decision wasn't all that bad. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:23:00 PDT mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-mmamailbag102709:1 Brock Lesnar had to pull out of his Nov. 21 date with Shane Carwin due to an extended illness. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:47:00 PDT mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-lesnar102609:1 Mauricio "Shogun" Rua could have avoided letting the judges take away a fight most felt he won. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:55:00 PDT mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-machidarua102509:1 Lyoto Machida retained his UFC light heavyweight title with a controversial decision victory over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:53:00 PDT mma urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mma,article,ki-ufcearly102409:1 Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the top spot without setting foot in the ring. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:32:00 PDT box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ki-boxrankings102309:1 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:00 PST