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Michael Woods, ESPN The MagazineFrank Mir, Anderson Silva, Andre Berto and Kermit Cintron are all top fighters in their respective sports. But they could all make the jump to the other side.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009
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, 2009Still Lashed to the mast of controversy
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comIs Bobby Lashley a true MMA contender or just another circus sideshow? The answer might take longer to determine now that his bout with Ken Shamrock is DOA, but you can bet the ride to find out will be a wild one.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Marquardt gets help from St. Pierre
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comLuke Skywalker had Yoda. The Karate Kid had Mr. Miyagi. Who does Nate Marquardt turn to for help in preparation for Wilson Gouveia? Pound-for-pound king Georges St. Pierre, of course!
Story | Conversation | February 13, 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, 2009Fighters battled Father Time and themselves at UFC 93
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comMauricio Rua was once the premier light heavyweight in the MMA world. Not anymore, as he proved Saturday. Michael Woods looks at what else we learned from UFC 93.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2009Coleman convinced he still has it
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comAt 44 and years past his prime, Mark Coleman is convinced he can still compete at MMA's highest level. A rematch with Mauricio Rua will reveal the truth.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009UFC 92 was a card full of surprises
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comFrom Frank Mir's display of striking prowess to Wanderlei Silva's lack of resistance, UFC 92 proved to be a bettor's worst nightmare. Michael Woods looks at what we can take away from Saturday's night of upsets.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2008Five 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, 2008More stable Sobral ready for Southworth test at Strikeforce
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comRenato Sobral has moved past 2007's "long choke" incident against David Heath and he wants MMA fans to do the same. Step 1 in memory removal comes against Strikeforce champion Bobby Southworth, writes Michael Woods.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Lesnar proves he has the goods
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comBrock Lesnar proved he has what it takes to compete at the highest level. Michael Woods looks at what else we learned at UFC 91.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008Breaking: Another UFC fighter tests positive for steroids
Michael WoodsUFC middleweight contender Chris Leben tested positive for an illegal steroid following his latest fight, a unanimous decision...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2008What to watch for at UFC 90
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comPatrick "The Predator" Cote isn't showing up for just a paycheck when he enters the cage at UFC 90. The middleweight contender would like nothing more than to upend heavily favored Anderson Silva when they meet on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Jardine, Vera meet at a crossroads
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comKeith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine has seen it all in his seven years inside the cage. He'll be keen on teaching Brandon Vera a few tricks Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Brothers Ken, Frank Shamrock itching to fight
Michael Woods, Special to ESPN.comIt's a question fans have wondered since the early days of MMA: If brothers Ken and Frank Shamrock were to fight, who would win? Well, wonder no more. The siblings have agreed to settle their simmering rivalry by meeting in the cage.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2008EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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