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MMA's Unsung Pioneer: 'Grapple Girl' Michelle Farrownew
Women's MMA is finally on the up, but at 42, Farrow's past her fighting prime -- and she's facing the fact that other women will reap the benefits she's sown in bruises and blood.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
11-11-2008 |
Sports
Pole Dancing: Good for the Body, But What About a Woman's Soul?new

In the last few years, pole dancing has emerged from strip clubs to become a nationwide exercise trend. But how powerful can a woman be when she's dangling by a leg and touching her "teaser"?
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-10-2008 |
Sports
Female MMA Fighters are Fighting for Mainstream Acceptancenew

Historically, women's MMA in the U.S. has been more of a spectacle than an actual sport. But female MMA will be in the spotlight during EliteXC on CBS this Saturday.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
10-02-2008 |
Sports