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UFC struggles to shake outlaw nature
Michael Woods, ESPN The MagazineEven as UFC strives for respectability, it can't quite lose its outlaw nature. Gee, wonder why?
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Five things we learned from UFC 94
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comMichael Woods looks at what we learned from UFC 94.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2009Five things we learned from "The Ultimate Fighter" Season 8 finale
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comRyan Bader's wrestling skills were unmatched inside the "Ultimate Fighter" house, but it was his striking ability that helped him earn a UFC contract. Michael Woods looks at five things we learned from Saturday's finale.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008One and done for Affliction? Atencio doesn't think so
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comBreaking into the mixed martial arts business isn't for the faint of heart. Just ask the IFL. Or Yamma. Affliction's head honcho, Tom Atencio, is fully aware of this -- and is still convinced he has what it takes to thrive.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Thompson to test Slice's cage credentials
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comFight fans will never confuse James Thompson's chin for a slab of concrete. But what the British fighter lacks in whiskers, he more than makes up for in will and heart.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Fourteen years in, Shamrock still talking a big fight
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comFrom labeling his brother, Ken, a steroid user, to proclaiming himself as the best middleweight fighter in the world, Frank Shamrock is never at a loss for words. But will he have the last word against Cung Le on Saturday?
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008Slice set to make EliteXC debut against Cantrell
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comKimbo Slice made a name for himself as a street fighter. Now he's ready to try his hands in the cage, writes Michael Woods.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007Malaipet looking to make bigger name for himself in MMA
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comMuay Thai or MMA? Malaipet isn't about to argue which type of fighting's better; he'd rather let his fists do the talking.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2007Holt steers away from easy money, focuses on the ring
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comCrack, dope and coke. The lure of the streets seduced Kendall Holt. But he soon discovered the errors in his ways and went cold turkey -- turning his focus to boxing. Now Holt sets his sights on WBO light welterweight champion Ricardo Torres.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2007St. Pierre-Koscheck could be a changing of the (old) guard
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comIt's a classic matchup of good guy and villain when Georges St. Pierre takes on Josh Koscheck in UFC 74, writes Michael Woods.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2007Baroni talks big about his skills in the cage
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comWhen Phil Baroni fearlessly steps into the cage, he has one objective: "To break your face." Michael Woods introduces us to the New York Bad Ass.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2007Is this comeback the real deal for Holyfield?
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comJust two years ago, Evander Holyfield was regarded as a washed-up has-been. So how, during a drug scandal and after crushing underdog Vinny Maddalone, is the Real Deal staging a comeback? The former champ still has the touch, writes Michael Woods.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2007Floyd Sr. not letting family ties get in the way of his job
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comFloyd Mayweather Sr. says that it will be just another day at the office when his fighter, Oscar De La Hoya, meets his son, Floyd Mayweather Jr., in a megafight on May 5, 2007, Michael Woods writes.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2006Let's get ready to rumble
Michael Woods, Special to Page 2What's the 411 on the confusing world of boxing? Mike Woods has your answers for the past, present and future.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005EDITOR'S PICKS
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