UFC in talks with Michigan regarding timekeeping issue; officials dismiss conspiracy

While the biggest stories coming from this past weekend's UFC 123 event initially appeared to be a razor-thin decision in the main event and a stunning 21-second victory by B.J. Penn, the center of attention since has shifted dramatically.

Seemingly unnoticed during the main-card matchup between Maiquel Falcao and Gerald Harris, the night's official timekeeper may have put a halt to the bout's first round nearly seven seconds early.

In an MMAjunkie.com exclusive, UFC president Dana White, VP of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner and a representative from Falcao's Chute Boxe team weigh in.


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