http://www.therepublic.com/feed/cat/6235 Mixed Martial Arts News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ff8bdc58fcb545df994c5b068ff8d7dc/MMA--UFC-160http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ff8bdc58fcb545df994c5b068ff8d7dc/MMA--UFC-160Although Cain Velasquez is a heavy favorite in his heavyweight title defense at UFC 160, the champion says there's no chance he would ever take Antonio Silva lightly.]]>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:43 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4b668e815cbe44bfa04a54a0c9316e1a/MMA--UFC-Diaz-Gay-Slurhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/4b668e815cbe44bfa04a54a0c9316e1a/MMA--UFC-Diaz-Gay-SlurUFC lightweight Nate Diaz has been suspended for using a gay slur in a tweet about fighter Bryan Caraway.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:53:03 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/76a78c2883a94253a34c71519cbcc200/MMA--Ultimate-Fightinghttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/76a78c2883a94253a34c71519cbcc200/MMA--Ultimate-FightingBUFFALO, New York - Ultimate Fighting Championship competitors Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare say they want to be able to practice their occupation in their home state of New York.]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 03:04:05 -0400