Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts

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"When two guys are in the octagon, that transcends cultural barriers, language barriers. It's fighting. Fighting is in our DNA as humans. We get it and like it," says UFC president Dana White, center. (Jae C. Hong - AP)

All the World's a Cage

Ultimate Fighting is intent on world domination, hoping to supplant the Super Bowl and the World Cup in world popularity within eight years.


Thompson Loses Bid

Washington native Tony Thompson fail in his upset bid to become the heavyweight champion of the world, collapsing to the mat in the 11th round against Wladimir Klitschko.

• Family, Friends Cheer Thompson On


Oscar Diaz Recovering

Two days after collapsing in his corner from head trauma, Oscar Diaz remains in critical but stable condition and is likely to survive.


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Partners Turned Foes (Post, July 12, 2008; Page E01)

Fighting for His Life:  Boxing Is a Job For D.C. Native, And It's About To Pay Off (Post, July 10, 2008; Page E01)

UFC 86:  Title Finally On Line (Post, July 5, 2008; Page E02)

UFC 85:  Alves is a Contender (Post, June 8, 2008; Page D12)

Mixed Martial Arts:  A Change in the Lineup (Post, June 7, 2008; Page E02)

Penn Stomps Sherk at UFC 84 (Post, May 25, 2008; Page D08)

Mixed Martial Arts:  Sherk Faces His Past (Post, May 24, 2008; Page E02)

Mixed Martial Arts:  Spratt Beats Von Flue (Post, April 27, 2008; Page D11)

Sport Getting Younger:  In Missouri, Even 6-Year-Olds Are Getting Into the Act (Post, March 28, 2008; Page E14)

Mixed Martial Arts:  UWC A Family Affair (Post, April 26, 2008; Page E02)

St. Pierre Takes Belt:  Canadian Fighter Overpowers Serra (Post, April 20, 2008; Page D02)

Fight Not Set Just Yet (Post, March 28, 2008; Page E02)

Local Gets Title Shot (Post, April 10, 2008; Page E03)

Mixed Martial Arts:  Serra Looks For Shock (Post, April 19, 2008; Page E02)

A New Grip on Talent:  Popularity of Mixed Martial Arts Is Benefiting Wrestling, as Well (Post, March 7, 2008; Page E01)

Mixed Martial Arts:  Silva Victorious Again (Post, March 2, 2008; Page D05)

Boxing Misses Louis (By Leonard Shapiro, February 26, 2008; 11:15 AM)

Klitschko Takes Titles:  Champ Takes Ibragimov's WBO Title (Post, February 24, 2008; Page D02)

Mixed Martial Arts:  Silva Gets Ready (Post, March 1, 2008; Page E02)

Heavyweights Unite (Post, February 23, 2008; Page E02)

Lacking a Ring Master (Post, February 21, 2008; Page E01)

Takoma Park's Wilson Loses World Title Shot (Post, February 9, 2008; Page E05)

UFC 81:  Mir Wins on Early Error (Post, February 3, 2008; Page D20)

Boxing:  Wilson Packs a Punch (Post, February 8, 2008; Page E02)

Lesnar's New Sport (Post, February 2, 2008; Page E02)

UFC 80:  Penn Wins 2nd Title (Post, January 20, 2008; Page D05)

Silva Meets Liddell (Post, December 29, 2007; Page E02)

Mixed Martial Arts:  Eight Tested Positive (Post, December 8, 2007; Page E02)

Wiuff TKOs 'Ironman' (Post, December 1, 2007; Page E07)

Welterweight Boxing:  Hatton Hot as Upstart (Post, December 8, 2007; Page E02)

Thompson Is Avoided (Post, November 21, 2007; Page E02)

Curtis Back at School:  Ex-Wrestler Makes Pro Debut Tonight (Post, November 30, 2007; Page E06)

Evans Still Undefeated (Post, November 18, 2007; Page D06)

Highs and Lows in UFC (Post, November 19, 2007; Page E07)

Bouts Are Child's Play (Post, November 17, 2007; Page E08)

Warren Makes History:  Americans Yanez, Andrade Also Qualify (Post, November 1, 2007; Page E08)

The Ultimate Sacrifice:  Ludeke Trains to Become an Ultimate Fighter While Holding a Full-Time Job, Which Means No Social Life (Post, September 1, 2007; Page E03)

Russell in Olympics (Post, October 31, 2007; Page E02)

Three Leave Teams (Post, October 26, 2007; Page E02)

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